California motorists ended August with another unwelcome reminder of the consequences of the state’s increasingly fragile petroleum market.

California policymakers have spent years describing the state's transition away from petroleum as though the destination is settled and only the timetable remains in question.

California politics is rarely accused of being too practical, but a recent Independent Voter News commentary highlights an important exception: the California Legislature’s bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus.

California’s political leaders routinely point to the state’s economy as evidence that aggressive climate and energy mandates can coexist with economic prosperity. But a new analysis suggests a much different economic reality for millions of working Californians.

California's independent oil producers suffered another setback during last Thursday's Senate Appropriations Committee Suspense Hearing when AB 2711 (Ellis) was held in committee, effectively ending the bill for the year.