An idle pump jack in a Long Beach neighborhood. Photo by Chris Jennewein California’s oil industry withdrew its controversial ballot measure challenging a state law that imposes new restrictions on oil and gas wells within 3,200 feet of homes and schools. Environmentalists consider the industry’s decision a major victory because it removes the obstacle to a law that bans new drilling and imposes safety restrictions on existing wells in communities. Oil industry groups say the referendum was mischaracterized by environmental groups. They said the setback law will eliminate jobs, drive up gas prices and increase California’s dependence on imported oil. Complying with the law will
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