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Big Oil’s Billion Dollar California Oopsie

Refining is mostly a grind punctuated by windfalls. Two companies just missed out on a big one. When Phillips 66 announced in 2024 that it would close its Los Angeles refinery, and Valero followed …

From EVs to oil wells: How Trump and soaring fuel prices have shaped Newsom's climate legacy

Experts say Newsom's environmental legacy won't just define what's next for California's new governor, it could shape the national agenda.

Trump wants to strip California of coastal protections unless state meets list of demands

Future federal funding of California's coastal management program is suspended, "unless and until the identified deficiencies are satisfactorily addressed."

California’s carbon market changed this year, and the next governor will inherit the fallout

Climate has barely come up in the governor’s race, even as this year’s overhaul puts 2030 goals further out of reach, experts say.

Californians' support for cutting carbon emissions wanes as new climate warnings arrive

Affordability challenges are clashing with climate change impact, causing a slowdown in California's major emissions reduction program.

PG&E Weighs Gas Business Separation Over California Fire Rules

PG&E Corp. said it may spin off, sell or otherwise separate its natural gas business as part of a business review launched after California lawmakers ended their session without approving wildfire...

Where are California’s dead trees going? A forest advocate turned detective to find out

Thousands of trees killed in a wildfire are being cut down and removed from California's Sierra. But what is happening to them? A wildlife biologist was determined to find out.

Hybrid sales rise while battery electric sales remain lower after tax credit expiration - U.S....

How a California carrier is repurposing diesel tractors to electric

Ability Tri-Modal Transportation Services is incorporating swappable batteries that can be replaced within minutes, the carrier says.

Nearly 12,000 California residents bought EVs using state rebate program

California said on Friday that nearly 12,000 residents bought electric vehicles since August using rebates under a ​new $270 million program funded by the state and automakers.

Facing electric-bill sticker shock? What's driving up utility bills in L.A.

Your morning catch-up: Why your LADWP bill is so high, more wild weather in SoCal and more big stories

California gas prices remain high as global and local factors collide | CA Politics 360

California's high gas prices are being driven by a combination of global events and decades of state policies, according to Jodie Muller, the President and CEO of the Western States Petroleum...

A new gas line or cash to electrify? California lets households choose.

Before replacing gas service lines, utilities will need to offer customers a financial incentive to electrify instead, thanks to a new law.

Over $1 billion spent, few miles driven: How California's flagship clean transit initiative was hit...

A premier California green transportation initiative is roiled by accusations of fraud, waste and poor oversight. Officials insist it is managed effectively.

Is California at risk of a gasoline shortage amid the Iran war? Experts explain

Gas prices in California stand 36% higher than the national average, AAA data shows.