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Governor Newsom Ineptly Self-Congratulates on Benicia Valero Refinery News

January 12, 2026 3:00 amJanuary 12, 2026 3:01 am

In April 2025, Valero Energy Corporation announced it would shut down its Benicia Refinery in April 2026. This hit came after Chevron Oil Company relocated to Houston, Texas from the Bay Area, and Phillips 66 began shutting down its Los...

Nevada Governor Lombardo Appoints Fuel Resiliency Committee to Counter California’s Radical and Punitive Energy Policies

January 7, 2026 5:34 pmJanuary 7, 2026 5:34 pm

In an offensive move underscoring the ripple effects of California’s radical and punitive energy policies, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo (R) announced today the appointments to the newly established Fuel Resiliency Committee. This statewide advisory body aims to bolster Nevada’s preparedness...