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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.
Kern Co. preps fixes to restart oil production permitting
Hamstrung by a court ruling that has halted quick permitting of oil production sites in the south Valley, Kern officials are winding up a pitch to make things easier and get oil flowing again.
Kern Co. goes on offense in fight over solar tax revenues
A tax loophole is helping massive solar farms pop up in the Central Valley without paying full property taxes. One county is fighting back.
