Tag: hydraulic fracturing
Deep Divide: Ballot measure is a fight over oil practices, water,...
Who are the San Benito County residents involved in the debate over Measure J, a ballot initiative aiming to ban fracking and other enhanced recovery methods used by the oil industry?
Oil company denies fracking in response to Pinnacles rally
A debated plan to explore and drill for oil near the Pinnacles National Park in San Benito County has both environmental and oil supporters pushing back against each other’s claims about what the project means for the county and environment.
BLM to pursue fracking study of public lands in local area
The Bureau of Land Management will call in a third party to conduct a science and planning review of oil and gas development practices, including hydraulic fracturing, on public lands overseen by the Hollister field office, according to an announcement released Friday.
Oil ordinance comes back to board Tuesday
San Benito County Board supervisors are set to review proposed amendments to the oil and gas well ordinance Tuesday.
Public Comment: No fracking, Aromas residents tell board
The San Benito County officials heard from members of the public and two spokespeople from oil interests at Tuesday's supervisors' meeting.
The Oil Play: Technology, market stir renewed interest in San Benito...
Over the years, County Supervisor Jerry Muenzer’s Tres Pinos property has drawn intermittent interest from people in the oil industry. From time to time, he’s been paid for the right to survey his land in search of deposits.
