SLO County oil fight tests property rights
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By Stephen Nellis Friday, November 30th, 2012
A $6.2 billion lawsuit filed over a proposed oil project in San Luis Obispo County is a new legal strategy that, if successful, could change the way that county and local governments across the state approach energy development. Earlier this year, Excelaron, a privately held company, was denied its application for a permit to drill…