Beverly Hills activists plan a rally at city's priciest gas station
Who says it's all silicone and shopping in Beverly Hills? Local residents are planning a rally for "an oil-free president" tonight at the "famous" 76 filling station across from City Hall. Here's the invite:
Even this wealthy enclave is not immune to the effects of the rising price of oil and gas. The high cost of fuel is affecting all Americans wealthy and poor. We want to make sure the world knows that Beverly Hills residents are fed up with gas prices and want a president in the White House who will bring the cost of gas down.
It's one of many similar events being held nationwide, organized by MoveOn.org. The BH shindig is at the 76 Station on the corner of Crescent Drive and Burton Way at 5:30 p.m., if you're feeling supportive or merely curious.
Can't help but wonder how many of those other rallies will take place mere miles from a working oil well, such as the one in the photo located at Beverly Hills High School.
-- Veronique de Turenne
Photo: Jonathan Alcorn / Bloomberg News
