The California Coastal Commission voted Thursday to fine a Texas-based oil company more than $18 million for what it says is unpermitted construction on a dormant offshore drilling operation.

The California Coastal Commission voted Thursday to fine a Texas-based oil company more than $18 million for what it says is unpermitted construction on a dormant offshore drilling operation.

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CA Coastal Commission Voted to Fine Texas-Based Oil Company $18M

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