Mark Olalde

Investigative reporter

Investigative reporter

Mark Olalde on KCRW

Big oil wells are scattered throughout Southern California.

The environmental and health impacts of deserted oil wells sitting in Southern California

Big oil wells are scattered throughout Southern California.

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