Gov. Newsom signs law aimed at preventing California gas prices from spiking
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind law requiring gas companies to store minimum levels of gasoline. The goal is to prevent spikes in California gas prices.
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind law requiring gas companies to store minimum levels of gasoline. The goal is to prevent spikes in California gas prices.
The California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump.
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the Legislature into the special session Saturday after Democrats in the Assembly pushed back on his efforts to pass an energy package that he unveiled last week.
The cost of filling up is rising ahead of the summer driving season, as peak demand and geopolitical issues converge.
California lawmakers on Monday approved the nation's first penalty for price gouging at the pump, voting to give regulators the power to punish oil companies for profiting from the type of gas price spikes that plagued the nation's most populous state last summer.
California lawmakers on Monday approved the nation's first penalty for price gouging at the pump, voting to give regulators the power to punish oil companies for profiting from the type of gas price spikes that plagued the nation's most populous state last summer.
The source of the leak was isolated to a pipeline facility in Long Beach, California.
Google's annual "Year in Search" report ranked leading queries that included the term "near me" across the U.S. this year.
The average price for gasoline is 5.5 cents less than one week ago, 75 cents lower than one month ago and 24.4 cents cheaper than one year ago. It has dropped $2.065 since rising to a record $6.494 on Oct. 5.
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has also called lawmakers into a special session for Monday to begin work on a proposed penalty for oil companies when their profits surpass a certain threshold.
Annual holiday feast is likely to see sharply higher prices for turkey and other traditional food items.
Governor Gavin Newsom is scheduled to convene a special session to consider a windfall profit tax on oil companies
While many in Southern California are dealing with astronomically-high fuel prices, gas companies like Valero continue to increase their profit margins. Joy Benedict reports.
The price drop in gas prices is being reported by the Automobile Club of Southern California.
California has some of the highest gas prices in the nation but some experts and the governor say prices here are much higher than they should be. Joy Benedict reports.
Golden State residents face some of the nation's highest gas prices. Now, millions are getting a rebate check within days.
Lauren Pozen reports on the seemingly ever-rising gas prices, and how Governor Newsom has taken action into his own hands, calling for a special session of the state Legislature to pass a new tax on oil company profits, in order to punish them for "rank price gouging."
Kristine Lazar reports on the array of checks heading toward millions of Californian's bank accounts in the form of inflation relief due to escalating gas prices.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he's calling for a special session to address the "greed of oil companies."
Jeff Nguyen provides the latest on the gasoline market, where all records indicate that prices should see a significant drop in coming weeks.
Experts say gas prices could finally start going down, but drivers want to see it before they get their hopes up. Kara Finnstrom reports.
AAA's Doug Shupe explained to Marci Gonzalez and Rachel Kim why OPEC's decision to cut production probably won't send gas prices in California further up.
Gas prices dropped slightly overnight, but they're still at record highs across Southern California. Kara Finnstrom reports.
Tom Wait reports on the recent news that OPEC has decided to slash oil production by as much as 2 million barrels a day. He speaks with industry experts who estimate that the drastic change may not have as much of an impact on California gas prices as expected.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who had a rally earlier in Los Angeles, urged young people to "stand up and fight" at the music festival.
The crash happened at around 2:35 p.m. on Dec. 22 near Catalina Street and Wilshire Boulevard, according to a press release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
The whale could be seen near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday afternoon.
Denis Bouanga had a goal and an assists, Sergi Palencia also scored a goal to help Los Angeles FC beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1.
Diego Fagúndez scored a goal for LA and the short-handed Galaxy tied the Houston Dynamo 1-1.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who had a rally earlier in Los Angeles, urged young people to "stand up and fight" at the music festival.
The crash happened at around 2:35 p.m. on Dec. 22 near Catalina Street and Wilshire Boulevard, according to a press release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
The whale could be seen near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday afternoon.
Police say that the shooting happened just before 6 p.m. in the 0 block of Cedar Walk.
The driver and passenger of the Tesla were killed while five of the OCTA bus passengers suffered minor injuries, Fullerton police said.
The crash happened at around 2:35 p.m. on Dec. 22 near Catalina Street and Wilshire Boulevard, according to a press release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
The whale could be seen near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday afternoon.
Police say that the shooting happened just before 6 p.m. in the 0 block of Cedar Walk.
Police were dispatched to the intersection of 103rd and San Pedro streets at around 4 p.m. after learning of the incident.
Three of the victims were rushed to the hospital in serious condition, firefighters said.
The whale could be seen near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday afternoon.
The driver and passenger of the Tesla were killed while five of the OCTA bus passengers suffered minor injuries, Fullerton police said.
It took 80 firefighters nearly three hours to control the large fire, which burned at a commercial building in the 1700 block of Kettering Street, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
A 56-year-old man was fatally shot in Long Beach.
Authorities said that the man followed victims to their homes before exposing himself.
The Riverside City Council passed an ordinance requiring 100 feet of defensible space around buildings in high-risk fire zones.
A Monclair sneaker store owner's frustration skyrocketed after smash-and-grab robbers hit his store once again Wednesday afternoon.
The 67-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a John Deere tractor at the intersection of Leon Road and Domenigoni Parkway, police said.
The crash happened on Thursday at around 9:30 p.m. on Washington Street near Gladstone Boulevard, according to the Riverside Police Department.
The department said the 14-year-old boy "assaulted the deputy" before the deputy pinned him to the ground and repeatedly punched the teen's face.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who had a rally earlier in Los Angeles, urged young people to "stand up and fight" at the music festival.
President Trump's aggressive use of tariffs has fueled concerns about the economy and roiled the stock market.
Sticking true to James' style and likeness, his Ken doll is an inch taller and comes in larger packaging than the standard doll.
The new U.S. attorney for Los Angeles and surrounding areas says he will investigate potential fraud and corruption involving funds intended to alleviate homelessness in Southern California.
The March Madness tournament came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball championship.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who had a rally earlier in Los Angeles, urged young people to "stand up and fight" at the music festival.
U.S. and Russian intelligence agencies negotiated an agreement to free American Ksenia Karelina in exchange for a Russian detainee.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Critics are celebrating its end, while supporters say they're concerned the university is capitulating to the Trump administration.
The new U.S. attorney for Los Angeles and surrounding areas says he will investigate potential fraud and corruption involving funds intended to alleviate homelessness in Southern California.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
For the first time in seven years Riverside County health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a resident.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League Baseball jersey.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
Denis Bouanga had a goal and an assists, Sergi Palencia also scored a goal to help Los Angeles FC beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1.
Diego Fagúndez scored a goal for LA and the short-handed Galaxy tied the Houston Dynamo 1-1.
Ben Brown used a two-pitch mix to throw six scoreless innings, and the Chicago Cubs got 14 runs on 15 hits in the final three innings of a 16-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.
Tyler Anderson took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Nolan Schanuel and Taylor Ward homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 4-1.
Kevin Fiala scored two goals for the second straight game, and Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists apiece in the Los Angeles Kings' 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Sticking true to James' style and likeness, his Ken doll is an inch taller and comes in larger packaging than the standard doll.
During a TMZ/Fox interview from behind bars, the Menendez brothers said they still believe they'll see freedom one day despite a series of recent legal setbacks.
Two LA County prosecutors have filed lawsuits claiming that they were wrongfully demoted from their positions for their support of the Menendez brothers resentencing efforts.
Billie Jean King became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the new sports entertainment category.
Temperatures are continuing to cool Sunday with a chance of showers by Friday. Alex Biston reports.
A bus crashed and flipped over Saturday on the 15 Freeway in the Cajon Pass, leaving 11 people injured. Sheba Turk reports.
Police say they have a suspect in custody in connection with a stabbing in Reseda. Sheba Turk and Tina Patel report.
Homicide investigators are investigating a fatal shooting near the Grand Prix in Long Beach. Alys Martinez reports.
Laurie Perez reports from Long Beach, where police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened a short distance away from the ongoing Grand Prix event on Saturday.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
