‘Policy Failure’: Labor Unions Criticize Gasoline Imports
In a recent webinar, representatives of the Building and Construction Trades Council, Pipe Trades Council and United Steelworkers said California should produce its own fuel.
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Local Support for Oil & Gas
May 04, 2026
California Community Leaders Call on Next Governor to Prioritize Energy Affordability >
“The choices made in the next four years will determine whether California families gain stability – or face even higher costs and greater uncertainty.”
Feb 14, 2023
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.
Dec 21, 2022
2022: The Year California Energy Policy Lost Its Damn Mind >
Governor Newsom and Sacramento policymakers aren’t leading an energy transition. They’re letting consumers and businesses suffer under politicized energy chaos.
Aug 16, 2022
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.
Jun 21, 2022
WSJ: Voters Abandon Climate Agenda That Has Lost Touch With Reality >
The defeat of Measures A & B in Ventura County show that oil and gas shutdown advocates are out of step with voters, the Wall Street Journal argues.
Jun 17, 2022
Voters Reject Dangerous Shutdown Policies in Ventura County >
A broad, bipartisan coalition voted down Measures A & B, sending a clear message to elected officials: stop trying to shut down local oil and gas production.
Mar 30, 2022
Central Valley Leaders Join Call for More California Oil Production >
Citing record energy costs, Kern and Fresno County Supervisors unanimously urge Governor Newsom to curb dependence on foreign oil by producing more in-state.
Mar 08, 2022
Bipartisan Group of Legislators Urges Governor to Rely More on California Oil Amid Global Crisis >
State lawmakers say skyrocketing gas prices and geopolitical instability are reasons to promote greater energy independence.
Aug 10, 2021
Kern County’s Fight for Jobs Faces Sacramento’s Out of Touch Policymakers >
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.