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Calif. Dems ‘hijack’ gas tax holiday bill, convert GOP measure into another gas tax hike
As gas prices inch to near $6 per gallon across California, Democratic lawmakers stripped a bill to cut gas taxes and introduced a new gas tax.
March 28, 2022
Save Mart Companies acquired by L.A.-based private equity firm
Grocery chains Save Mart, FoodMaxx, and Lucky have a new owner.
March 28, 2022
Up in Smoke? Companies push to halt Fresno weed program over mistakes
As the City of Fresno works to get cannabis dispensaries up-and-running, one major hurdle remains: a growing stack of suits from companies denied licenses.
March 27, 2022
“Double whammy”: Calif. gas prices inching to $6 average as U.S. prices drop
Pain at the pump remains persistent for California's drivers. Here's a look locally.
March 27, 2022
Valley, SoCal grocery workers on verge of strike. Here are the stores that could be affected.
Thousands of central and Southern California grocery workers have voted to authorize their union to call a strike against several major supermarket chains as contract negotiations are set to resume this week.
March 27, 2022
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