The governor has extended the life of natural gas generators, recognizing they are necessary to maintain grid reliability. Energy activists aren’t happy about it.
A Politico article ignores how Kern County has long fought to maintain local oil production as Newsom’s policies push the state to rely heavily on foreign imports.
The Gender Equity Policy Institute offers an unserious analysis that will bolster talking points for the radical oil shutdown activists with whom it keeps close ties.
A three-judge panel unanimously ruled Monterey County could not have oil regulations that conflict with state law. Ventura County is pushing ahead with their own anyway.
After their false narrative was undone by facts, CFROG accused USGS and the State Water Board of “gross misrepresentation at best, an outright lie at worst.”
The permitting power grab has been successfully challenged, with officials certifying more than 77,000 voter signatures to refer the issue to the ballot.
CFROG and Food & Water Watch have made a litany of false claims in support of unprecedented zoning amendments recently passed by the Board of Supervisors.
Policies in the Ventura County General Plan update will lead to increased oil imports, driving carbon emissions far higher than what would occur under local production.
As the grid operator, utilities and state officials point fingers, a fundamental truth emerges: California needs significant gas-fired power to keep the lights on and the A/C running.