10 Years Ago Today . . .
. . . Laguna Beach Councilman Bob Gentry suggested that the ocean between Orange County and Catalina Island be declared a national park to block offshore oil drilling.
Gentry, speaking at a rally protesting oil drilling, said he was tired of being on the defensive. “We need to take the offensive, frankly,” he said.
Source: Times archives
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