L.A. considers the rare closure of an active oil site in Jefferson Park

LA Times Saturday 3rd October 2026, 10:00AM 1 min read 1 day ago

<p>In a city that was built on oil and remains home to over 2,000 active wells, zoning officials are considering a first: shutting down an active oil production site.</p>

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