oil and gas

More than $114 million was spent to lobby California state government in the first quarter of this year, about the same amount as last year when advocates set a record for spending on influence efforts.

The state’s average price at the pump is up 55 cents from a year ago as the more expensive summer blend kicks in, with a gas tax hike starting July 1. Legislators want to know what a new watchdog is doing to help consumers.

Many California farmers have embraced sustainability and strive to curb their climate impact. Instead of casting blame over controversial programs, a Merced farmer says industry peers should be working together.

Research suggests California's pension funds have missed out on billions by maintaining investments in fossil fuel companies. As the state Assembly considers a bill that would start the clock on divestment, a CalPERS beneficiary says exiting fossil fuels is a responsible move for current and future members.

Many of the Southern California children that were affected by the Aliso Canyon gas leak are now registering to vote for the first time and are looking for election candidates to back an outright ban on fracking.

California's gas prices are spiking again. The state's motorists are not only paying high prices but high fuel taxes and not getting much in return.

California's referendum process was designed to be a check on big business. More than a century later, it's used much differently. The latest clash pits oil companies against a familiar yet unsurprising foe: Jane Fonda.

Two-thirds of the bills opposed by the oil industry this year were killed, thanks in part to an alliance with the building trades union, forcing Democrats to sometimes choose between jobs and the environment.

The bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk whose fate is generating perhaps the greatest suspense: a measure that would allow striking workers in California to collect unemployment benefits after two weeks. It’s definitely a bill with clear battle lines drawn between labor and business. But what would its impact really be? Felicia Mello of CalMatters’ […]

Emulating previous California politicians, Gov. Gavin Newsom is singling out the oil industry as he tries to build his national political image.