State Energy Demand Forecasts Have Bad News for Newsom’s Anti-Oil Agenda

The governor has moved aggressively to shut down oil production, but government forecasts show the state will still need 11.5 billion gallons of gas and diesel in 2035.

Activists Criticize Newsom for Ensuring Grid Reliability in Extreme Heat >

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.

Newsom’s Production Cuts Help Put OPEC in the Driver’s Seat on Gas Prices >

Policies curbing domestic oil production cede influence over energy markets and fuel costs to foreign regimes.

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Central Coast

Ventura County Ignores Voters, Renews Attempts to Shut Down Local Oil and Gas

County officials are trying to restrict local energy production despite voters rejecting the idea at the ballot just two months ago.

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Central Valley

No, Kern County Does Not ‘Welcome’ Newsom’s Anti-Oil Agenda

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.

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Los Angeles

Energy Shutdown Advocates Ignore Dependence and Affordability Concerns in Los Angeles

Eliminating oil production won’t lower demand for oil. Rather, it will raise costs and make Californians more reliant on foreign regimes for basic energy needs.

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Statewide

Why Does Governor Newsom Like Foreign Oil More Than Local Production?

Foreign oil imports are up, and in-state production is down: Newsom’s policies force California to increasingly rely on overseas regimes to meet basic energy needs.

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