It’s one of California’s most oil-rich towns and home to a top-flight elementary school. Now, a new California law is forcing oil companies to buy families out of their home.
Grid Operator: Rolling blackouts imminent Tuesday as temps across Calif. soar
California’s grid operator issued an energy emergency alert, the final step before rotating blackouts, for Tuesday evening.
Days after gas car ban, Calif. grid operator warns against charging electric cars amid Flex Alert
The warning against charging electric cars comes less than a week after state regulators unanimously banned new gas-powered cars by 2035.
In last-minute push, Coastal lawmakers seek to save Diablo Canyon, nuclear power
A pair of lawmakers introduced a bill to keep Diablo Canyon running for at least five more years. Gov. Gavin Newsom has shifted his stance on nuclear power as speculation builds about a 2024 presidential bid.
New poll finds strong support from Coastal voters for keeping Diablo Canyon running
A new poll sought to get a clearer picture of support for keeping California’s last nuclear power plant by starting close to home.
Kern Co. OKs fixes to restore local oil permitting system
A Kern County judge halted local officials’ ability to approve oil permits quickly. Tuesday’s action gets the ball rolling for more energy extraction. Here’s why.
“Fantasy and fairy dust”: Newsom goes nuclear on Dem plan to shut Diablo Canyon
The late-inning push to save Diablo Canyon, California’s last nuclear plant, is dividing Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats.
Flex Alert issued for Wednesday, Calif. grid operator announces.
California’s grid operator issued a Flex Alert for Wednesday as energy use is expected to increase amid high temperatures.
Newsom pitches $1.4bil loan to keep Diablo Canyon running through 2035
Momentum to save California’s last nuclear power plant has reached a fever pitch. Now, Gov. Gavin Newsom is floating a plan to make it happen.
Rural Calif. is helping reach Newsom’s green goals. Now, he wants an end-run around them.
Rural California counties, with lots of land, sunshine, and wind, are the focal point for massive green energy projects. Now, they’re at the epicenter of statewide controversy. Here’s why.
