State GovernmentGov. Brown Signs Bill To Block Drilling ExpansionSeptember 8, 2018Jerry Brown has signed legislation that would ban docks, pipelines or other onshore infrastructure needed to support new offshore drilling rigs.
Brown Downplays 'Berniecrats,' Defends Firing Of Oil And Gas RegulatorsJune 15, 2017 | Ben BradfordIn an interview with Capital Public Radio's Ben Bradford in Beijing last week, the governor downplayed the influence of "Berniecrats" on party policy and defended his choices in overseeing oil and gas regulation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Vow To Thwart New Offshore Oil DrillingApril 28, 2017(AP) - California lawmakers are introducing legislation that would thwart President Donald Trump's attempts to expand offshore drilling.
EnvironmentGovonor Brown Asks President Obama To Permanently Ban New Offshore Oil and Gas DrillingDecember 13, 2016 | Randol WhiteA letter sent by Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday asks President Obama to permanently extend a temporary ban on new oil and gas drilling off the West Coast.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Examine Safety Of Food Irrigated With Oil WastewaterOctober 27, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators are taking a closer look at the safety of food irrigated with wastewater from oil and gas operations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFeds: Risk Of 2016 Quake Increases, Especially In OklahomaMarch 28, 2016(AP) — Federal scientists say the chance of damaging earthquakes hitting east of the Rockies has increased significantly, much of it a man-made byproduct of drilling for energy.
State GovernmentOil And Gas Regulator Reports Faulty Oversight Of Oil WellsOctober 8, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia's overseer of oil and gas drilling says it will need to review every single project it has approved, consisting of 55,000 oil injections wells. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Strengthens Oil Drilling Waste RulesFebruary 9, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia says it will do a better job of monitoring oil drilling that could affect the state’s groundwater supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.