Longtime community members explain why the Central Valley is fighting back against Sacramento’s efforts to restrict local production as more than 90 local leaders and organizations call on Gov. Newsom to protect workers and the region’s way of life.

Local officials question the need for new drilling moratoriums and regulations that have immediately hurt the region’s economy.

Experts argue the state’s moves to limit supply will be ineffective and only result in greater imports of foreign oil.

Los Angeles increasingly faces an affordability crisis. As leaders consider shutting down oil production, can the city really afford policies that will increase household costs even further?

One family has operated oil wells in Los Angeles since the 1930s, but unnecessary new setback regulations could shut down their company.

The industry provides 30,000 jobs and $300 million in tax revenues to the region, supporting schools, roads, and public safety.

Dozens of Central Valley leaders rejected the radical call for a statewide energy shutdown, highlighting the potential impacts on jobs, local communities, and funding for vital services.

Much like radical activists, Rep. Ro Khanna pushed rhetorical illusion while providing zero evidence for false and unproven claims.

In a recent op-ed, Food & Water Watch called once more for an end to oil and gas production in California – and again demonstrated why their proposals and arguments can't be taken seriously.