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One day in, Newsom willing to abandon “for all” in “$400 gas rebate for all” proposal
Gov. Gavin Newsom's most recent proposal to combat sky-high gas prices is already proving to be more malleable than anticipated.
March 24, 2022
Chevron sues Calif. to overturn fracking ban
Chevron is taking another crack at trying to get California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ban on fracking overturned.
March 23, 2022
Newsom’s prescription for gas pump pain? $400 per-car and freezing gas tax
Newsom's pitch for an $800 maximum gas rebate and freeze to gas tax rates is likely to cause a stir with leaders of the California legislature.
March 23, 2022
“We have the capability”: Fresno leaders press for expanded oil production
Cutting down sky-high gas prices and countering Vladimir Putin are high on the list for reasons to expand energy production in Fresno County, local leaders argue.
March 22, 2022
McCarthy, Kern leaders press Newsom to boost Calif. oil production
“We should become not just energy independent in America, we should be dominant,” House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (R–Bakersfield) said.
March 21, 2022
Could Kern Co. courtroom offer pathway out of sky-high gas prices?
California's oil industry is pinning big hopes on an April trial resolving in their favor to clear the path for increased energy production.
March 20, 2022
Kings Co. lawmakers support new operating deal for Tachi Palace Casino
Tachi Palace Casino Resort received a boost from Kings County as it looks to maintain its operations into the future.
March 15, 2022
Valadao, McCarthy join push for Newsom to halt gas tax as prices “skyrocket”
The pile-on to halt California's highest-in-the-nation gas tax grew on Tuesday, courtesy of House Republicans.
March 15, 2022
Valley leaders press for gas tax halt, expanded drilling to alleviate gas prices
With gas prices nearing $6 in California, Valley local leaders are pushing the state to take action that would see those prices fall.
March 14, 2022
Calif. lawmakers reject GOP push to cut gas prices by 50 cents per gallon
With the chance to cut California's gas tax by 51 cents per gallon, more than half of Valley lawmakers didn't show up to vote.
March 14, 2022