Measure P puts fracking on the ballot

An oil well frames vineyards in Cat Canyon in Santa Barbara County. Measure P would ban some common practices used in oil fields, which would ultimately destroy the industry in Santa Barbara County, opponents say.
Benjamin Brayfield/KPCC

Take Two® | October 23, 2014

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Controversial oil extraction techniques are on the ballot in Santa Barbara County.

Measure P would prohibit so-called high-intensity techniques like fracking and acidizing. KPCC's Molly Peterson says the measure has implications statewide.

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