Villaraigosa doubles down on fossil fuels in governor’s race
As California positions itself as a leader on climate change, former Los Angeles mayor and gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa is pivoting away from his own…
US markets: Tech stocks rise higher and investors watch earnings
ADVERTISEMENTStocks rallied worldwide on Monday after President Donald Trump relaxed some of his tariffs, for now at least.The S&P 500 was 1.5% higher in early…
Five key factors analysts think could shape the markets in 2025
After a year of new records on the stock market, 2025 is expected to bring more rallies. But what are the key factors that could…
Newsom celebrates political victory on gas price spike bill, but concerns remain
SACRAMENTO — At a campaign rally in the Coachella Valley, former President Trump on Saturday called out California’s cost of living and nation-leading gas prices as…
Newsom calls California Legislature into special session on oil prices
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom called California lawmakers into a special session Saturday after Assembly Democrats pushed back on his request to approve new requirements on…
Newsom calls for new oil refinery mandate in California
SACRAMENTO — In the latest episode of his political fight with Big Oil, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday called on California lawmakers to pass new requirements…
Crude oil rebounds amid rising demand and Middle East tensions
Crude oil prices saw a sharp rebound after hitting a six-month low on Wednesday. Rising demand and ongoing conflict in the Middle East are driving…
Norwegian tourism gets boost as weaker Kroner draws visitors
The depreciation of the Norwegian kroner has made the famously expensive Nordic country a more affordable destination for tourists, increasing spending and benefiting local businesses.…
Campaign funds and charity help Big Oil wield power in California
In the weeks before California lawmakers left Sacramento for their summer recess, more than a dozen environmental bills died amid heavy industry opposition in a…
Schwarzenegger, Fonda, Newsom fight for California oil drilling limits
As the oil industry wages a multimillion-dollar campaign to repeal California drilling restrictions, the campaign to defend the state’s environmental protections is starting to resemble…
Chinese energy giant finds hundred-million-ton oilfield
CNOOC's Kaiping South discovery could lead to more investment in deep-water South China Sea exploration in the coming months. ADVERTISEMENTChina's third largest national oil and…