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Calif. has averted blackout disaster. Why we owe it to hydroelectric infrastructure.
The storms battering California in the winter have delivered badly needed relief during the summer heatwave, prompting the need for increased investment in hydroelectric, writes William Bourdeau.
July 30, 2023
Madera Co. residents sue Valley Children’s, claim hospital created “nuisance”
Valley Children's is under legal fire for a large dirt hill placed next to the hospital while construction is taking place.
July 25, 2023
More money, more charges: Calif. eyes options for income-based electricity charges
A 2022 law aiming to bring equity to power bills may see higher-income Californians paying an even larger sum to subsidize low-income residents.
July 24, 2023
Calif.’s oil wind-down rankles neighboring farmers
The push to reduce oil production is resulting in a shutdown that’s leaving neighbors, including farmers, with a mess on their hands.
July 23, 2023
Bitwise Board claims CEOs “told lie after lie to cover up previous lies” generating “massive” fraud
Bitwise’s Board of Directors alleged CEOs Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin enriched themselves while perpetrating a fraud and took out a $5 million insurance policy one month before the firm’s collapse.
July 23, 2023
Bakersfield-centric Berry Corp. plans to acquire Macpherson Energy Corp.
The Bakersfield-founded, Texas-based oil firm hasn’t made an acquisition in two years.
July 20, 2023
Cutting edge Calif. is behind the times in recycling. It’s time to embrace a new approach.
States like Texas are outpacing California in new technologies for recycling. BizFed Central Valley CEO Clint Olivier argues it’s time for a change in the Golden State.
July 20, 2023
Newsom vetoes bill requiring Legislature confirmation of oil supervisor
By vetoing the bill, Governor Gavin Newsom refused to give away the power he holds over the state's contentious oil permitting process.
July 17, 2023
Bakersfield engineering firm looks to scoop up ex-Bitwise workers
Cornerstone Engineering is making a splash, eyeing a fresh talent pool to expand its business in the wake of a stunning collapse by Bitwise Industries.
July 10, 2023
Former Stria CEO takes economic development role with Kern County
Jim Damian led the firm before and after Stria's acquisition by Bitwise Industries. Amid the parent company's collapse, he has a new gig.
June 29, 2023