Despite the continued urgency of high gas prices, the California Assembly Select Committee on Gasoline Supply and Pricing won’t hold its first meeting for “a number of weeks.”
Calif. Democratic lawmakers belatedly hit panic button over gas tax increase
Democratic lawmakers in Sacramento are now trying to take new action in response to skyrocketing gas prices – but it’s too late.
Fresno could finalize acquisition of Tower Theatre next week, judge says
An attempt by Fresno’s Adventure Church to halt the sale of the Tower Theatre to Fresno taxpayers is likely to come up short, based on a tentative ruling issued Wednesday.
Newsom signs-off on gaming compact for Kern Co.-based Hard Rock casino
Ten years after the Tejon Tribe received federal recognition, they’ve secured the deal that will pave the way for a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino to open.
In a split for oil, enviros, judge orders fixes to Kern Co. oil permit rules
A high-stakes ruling that could have brought permitting of oil wells to a grinding halt was more of a dud for environmental advocates.
Study: Keeping Diablo Canyon on-line will aid Calif. climate goals
With the future of Diablo Canyon uncertain, a new study shows that keeping California’s last nuclear power plant open would help the state achieve its climate goals at a lower cost.
From water to energy, Calif. policies disproportionately harm minority communities
“California continues to implement policies negatively impacting the ag and energy sectors, we must ask ourselves: who is looking out for California’s minority and disadvantaged communities?”
Calif. eyes breaking down barrier for direct-to-consumer booze shipping
California’s wineries can ship bottles to consumers, but brewers and distillers can’t. A new bill aims to level the playing field.
Visalia’s e-commerce boom gets a double dose of Amazon, docs say.
A 1.1 million square foot warehouse in northwest Visalia officially has a tenant.
Panel OKs key zoning rules for southwest Fresno warehouses to keep humming
Warehouses built in the late 1990s on 92.5 acres in south Fresno faced an existential crisis. Now, they have a chance to stay open and producing for the long-term.
