Gov. Gavin Newsom touted California’s environmental efforts at a UN climate summit, but toxic spills and a new law speeding drilling have tarnished the state's reputation at home.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — California’s oil industry is preparing for a potential rebound as new permitting changes give Kern County more control over local drilling. Industry leaders say the shift ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Unity in Kern County. That’s how elected officials feel after the passage of the California Energy Affordability Act or SB 237. The bill would allow Kern County to open up ...

Sofia Carrasco is a high school student in San Diego and has spent two years volunteering and leading environmental policy campaigns. The health and safety of millions of Californians is in jeopardy ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — 794 new California laws, 10 candidates for governor, 43 days without SNAP benefits, one special ...

More oil drilling could soon be authorized in California after a last-minute deal to allow 2,000 new oil wells per year in Kern County. More oil drilling could soon be authorized in California after a ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A newly advanced bill in Sacramento could give Kern County’s oil industry a major boost by streamlining drilling permits, but it’s drawing sharp criticism from ...

A group of Central Valley lawmakers is pushing for changes to California’s oil policies. Fresno County Supervisor Nathan ...

Newsom signs bill boosting oil drilling in Kern County, California, increasing pollution and health risks for residents and setting back state climate goals. PAUL KITAGAKI JR. [email protected] The ...

The health and safety of millions of Californians is in jeopardy thanks to a law that bypassed nearly the entire legislative process — bargained and brought to you by Big Oil. The law, Senate Bill 237 ...