Trump Directs Federal Financial Support to Increase Energy Production

Federal Court Allows California Oil Setback Law to Remain in Effect

A federal district court denied the Trump administration’s request to block California’s oil and gas setback law, allowing the state to continue enforcing restrictions on drilling near homes, schools, and hospitals.

CEC Report Warns California’s Reliance on Imported Energy Creates Supply Risks

A new state energy security report warns that California’s heavy reliance on imported electricity and fuels exposes the state to potential supply disruptions as energy demand grows and infrastructure changes.

New Bills Target a Range of Energy Issues, with a Focus on Affordability

Legislators introduced an array of new legislation in the 2026 legislative session.

Bill to Hold Oil Companies Liable for Climate Disasters Reintroduced

Senator Scott Wiener reintroduced legislation to authorize civil lawsuits against oil companies and other “responsible parties” for damages from climate change.

BLM Says Increased Oil Drilling in California Will Have Minimal Environmental Impact

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released a draft environmental impact statement that concludes that new drilling in central and coastal California would not significantly harm public health or the environment.

Trump Administration Sues to Overturn California Oil Setback, Citing Federal Preemption

The Trump administration is suing California to pause and overturn the state’s 2022 oil drilling setback law, known as SB 1137.

Los Angeles Sues Oil Companies for Well Clean Up and Environmental Damage

The County of Los Angeles is suing four oil companies for failing to plug and decommission exhausted oil wells in the Inglewood Oil Field.

Report Says California Energy Policies a ”Clear and Present Threat to National Security”; Calls for Federal Intervention

California’s energy policies and its “inability to effectively manage the current refinery closings and in-state oil production crisis” could contribute to supply chain disruptions for military fuels and “compromise U.S.

Santa Barbara County Votes to Shut Down Onshore Oil Operations

Viewpoint: California Must Consider Emissions from Foreign Oil

Newsom Signs Suite of Energy Bills Into Law

Energy package is seen largely as a compromise between the need to address rising energy costs, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and the continued need for fossil fuels.

Legislators Agree on Energy Bills Intended to Reduce Costs

No New Legal Challenges for Kern County Oil and Gas Rezoning Ordinance

Newsom Proposes Streamlining Onshore Oil Permitting while Enhancing Offshore Requirements

BLM Prepares to Expand Oil and Gas Production in Central California

Senate Committee Advances Resolution to Examine Oil Imports from Amazon Region

Feds Rescind 2012 MOU that Limited Oil Production in California

Kern County Approves Revised Oil and Gas Rezoning Ordinance

CEC Recommends Maintaining Refinery Capacity, Increasing In-State Oil Production

Santa Barbara County Supervisors Vote to Phase Out Onshore Oil Operations

Constitutional Challenges to Oil Buffer Zone Law

Groups Challenge Federal Approvals for New California Oil and Gas Drilling

Bills Would Hold Oil Companies Liable for Past Emissions

Bill to Hold Oil Companies Liable for Climate Disasters Introduced