Why we oppose oil lease sales in California
CalCoastNews
October 30, 2026
Our Central Coast legislators — Assemblymembers Dawn Addis and Gregg Hart, and Senator John Laird — have joined colleagues from across California to speak out against new oil lease sales on public land. As reported by CalCoastNews, the Central Coastal Caucus argues these sales put fragile ecosystems at risk, and for those of us living along the 805, that's not abstract.
We know what's at stake here. From the Morro Bay estuary to the Guadalupe dunes and the coastline we walk with our kids, this region's identity is tied to the health of its natural places. New leasing on public land raises real questions about spills, habitat, and what we leave behind for the next generation.
Whatever your view on energy policy, it's worth paying attention when our local representatives take a stand. This is a conversation about the coast we all share — and it's happening now.
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