LAKEWOOD, Calif., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Natural Resources & Water Committee of the California State Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1386, a bill aimed

The governor has signed an enabling bill, so all that stands between the city of Long Beach and several hundred million dollars is an oil strike. It's happened before, and oil experts say it's likely to happen again.

By John Canalis LONG BEACH - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill this weekend that will allow for future oil exploration and drilling in the Port of Long Beach, a city official said Sunday.

By Kevin Smith LONG BEACH - Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, and a host of Southland port, air quality and transportation leaders are urging Gov.

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