Oil fields aren't new in Los Angeles. But with the price of crude beyond $100 a barrel, it is cost-effective to start drilling there again, in both old and new wells.
And that has made some residents very unhappy. Last year, Los Angeles County had 3,400 wells in operation.
los angeles countyOil Expansion Plans in L.A. Rile ResidentsNPR Programs: Morning Edition Fri, 08/22/2008 - 10:31am
L.A. Developer Sells 22 Houses in Single AuctionNPR Programs: Morning Edition Tue, 05/20/2008 - 7:27am
A stressed builder in Los Angeles County managed to dodge the bullet and sell almost two dozen houses in single day, with an old-fashion strategy: an auction. Taco Truck Battle Heats Up in Los AngelesNPR Programs: Morning Edition Mon, 05/05/2008 - 8:02am
The trucks have long been a favorite spot for cheap Mexican food in Los Angeles. But a new law goes into effect next week in Los Angeles County that truck owners say could drive them out of business. Rapper The Game is released from jail (AP)Ytop stories Mon, 03/10/2008 - 12:14pm
AP - The Game is back in play. Los Angeles County sheriff's records show that the rapper was released from jail just before midnight on Sunday after serving just eight days of a 60 day sentence. |
