Feb. 28, 2026
Martinez Refinery Company Fined $10.6M for Environmental Violations
Contra Costa DA and Air District prosecution leads to penalties, compliance improvements, and mitigation payments
Feb. 26, 2026
Federal Judge Allows ExxonMobil Lawsuit Against California AG Over Recycling Remarks
Ruling says California Attorney General Rob Bonta cannot claim immunity for comments made in a campaign email to Texas residents.
Feb. 24, 2026
Martinez Refinery Fined $10 Million for Environmental Violations
Refinery to pay one of the largest penalties ever issued by regional air regulators
Feb. 23, 2026
Federal Regulators Seek Public Input on Restarting Dormant Oil Pipelines in California
The U.S. Department of Transportation is considering waiving some safety requirements to allow Sable Offshore to restart pipelines that were shut down after a major oil spill in 2015.
Feb. 23, 2026
San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism
Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.
Feb. 20, 2026
California Resources Corp. Lays Off Dozens in Bakersfield
Oil and gas company cuts positions after acquiring Berry Corp. last year
Feb. 17, 2026
Chevron Exec Voices Concerns Over California's Energy Policies
Oil giant-aligned group decries sky-high gas prices in the state
Feb. 10, 2026
Chevron Faces Backlash Over Venezuelan Oil Ties
Protest at Richmond refinery spotlights company's long history in South America
Feb. 8, 2026
Torrance Residents Demand Ban on 'Flesh-Eating' Refinery Chemical
Advocates call for end to use of hydrofluoric acid at local oil refinery amid public safety concerns.
