Oil
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Only Porter and Steyer Would Spare Central Valley from More Oil Extraction…and Air Pollution
In a debate where the business environment received many more mentions than the actual environment, a majority of candidates pledged to support more drilling in the state.
May 12, 2026
Last Minute Bill Would Allow Thousands of New Oil Wells Annually in Kern County
Environmental groups declare this legislature the worst in recent memory
September 11, 2025
Villaraigosa Pivots to Slamming High Gas Prices in Bid to Break Out of Gubernatorial Pack
To date, Villaraigosa's current campaign has accepted just over $175,000 from the oil and gas industry. His opponents have pledged not accept oil money.
May 28, 2025
Senate Committee Rejects Legislation Allowing Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies for Climate Disasters
The legislation, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF) would have been the first of its kind in the country.
April 9, 2025
Good Riddance to Chevron
In Chevron's absence, California can pursue sustainability goals--locally and globally--even more enthusiastically. It can speed the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy (which, on a good day, sometimes accounts for more than 100% of the state's energy).
October 8, 2024
Governor Newsom Signs Three Bills Restricting Oil and Gas Wells Near People
Three new laws will help protect people living near oil and gas facilities, and one overrides a court decision blocking local control over gas wells.
September 26, 2024
