Editorial: Oil companies spent millions to keep drilling in neighborhoods. California shouldn’t let them
A referendum to overturn a ban on new oil drilling near homes and schools qualified for the November 2024 ballot. In the meantime, California should deny requests to drill more oil wells in neighborhoods.

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### Instruction: Editorial: Oil companies spent millions to keep drilling in neighborhoods. California shouldn’t let them

### Response: A referendum to overturn a ban on new oil drilling near homes and schools qualified for the November 2024 ballot. In the meantime, California should deny requests to drill more oil wells in neighborhoods.
