Lawsuit escalates oil debate in Hermosa Beach

Last Thursday afternoon, just one hour before the deadline, Raymond Dussault filed a Writ of Mandate lawsuit against Hermosa Beach city clerk Elaine Doerfling and five members of the anti-oil coalition contesting the language of the argument against Measure O appearing on the March 3 ballot. Measure O would permit oil and gas drilling in the City of Hermosa Beach. According to the City Clerk's office, December 11 was the last day of the 10-calendar-day period allowed by State law for challen