Drilling’s end recalled near Hermosa Beach

As Hermosan Beach residents debate the possibility of oil drilling within the city, Redondo Councilman Pat Aust recalled his days as a fire marshal three decades ago, when 51 wells were being capped after drawing what oil they could from under the ocean. Aust said the drilling, from a small stretch of land in the marina area, was conducted without major incident. A fire killed a man and badly bur