The drive toward cleaner energy is nothing new; energy companies have been developing safer, more affordable ways to power our lives for centuries.

Disadvantaged communities near California ports already suffer from poor air quality. Choosing to rely fully on foreign oil imports will only make matters worse.

A 30-second Californians for Energy Independence commercial links local production shutdowns to more foreign oil imports and higher fuel costs for working families.

Despite recognizing a need for more good jobs, Governor Newsom and state legislators keep pursuing new ways to upend the region’s proud blue-collar economy.

Data and experience demonstrate that the vague notion of transitioning oil and gas workers to new jobs isn’t anything more than an empty talking point.

Governor Newsom’s unilateral mandates to end in-state oil and gas production require a disregard for basic economics.

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 governor’s announcement alarmed elected officials and business groups concerned about job losses, foreign oil dependence and higher costs for families.

The proposal would have killed at least 130,000 jobs, raised gas prices, and made the state wholly dependent on oil imports.