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Assembly Republicans Call for Legislature to Pause 5 Bills Until Californians Know the Cost Impact

August 24, 2026 3:48 pmAugust 24, 2026 4:16 pm

The California Legislature keeps piling on to Californian’s bills without ever considering what it costs families. Assembly Republicans Monday called on the California Legislature to pause consideration of five bills until an independent analysis determines what they could cost Californians....

Highest Gas Prices, New Tire Restrictions: Democrats Inflicting More Economic Pain on CA Residents

August 24, 2026 6:00 amAugust 24, 2026 3:19 pm

In March, Democrats in the California Senate Environmental Quality Committee killed Senate Bill 1035 by Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) which would have provided immediate relief for California drivers at the gas pump by lowering the price of a gallon...

CA Tire Replacement Controversy: The 2026 Regulations are Regulatory CHOICES by Energy Commission

August 21, 2026 7:12 amAugust 21, 2026 7:12 am

The California Energy Commission’s newly adopted replacement-tire regulations have been reduced to a simplistic storyline: “Legislators passed a ‘bad bill’ tire-efficiency law.” That framing leaves Californians with an incomplete picture and misses some critical issues pertinent to non-elected commissions implementing...

Steve Hilton Calls for Removal of Nancy Skinner and Plans to Abolish California Energy Commission

August 20, 2026 5:42 pmAugust 20, 2026 5:42 pm

Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is calling for the removal of Nancy Skinner from the California Energy Commission (CEC), arguing that she is not qualified for the commission seat intended for an engineering or scientific expert. He also renewed his pledge...

Newsom’s Energy Wrecking Crew

August 20, 2026 3:16 pmAugust 20, 2026 3:17 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom does not set California’s electricity rates from a high podium. He does something more devious: He personally staffs the California Energy Commission (CEC). Gavin installs loyalists, treats the controversial results as if they fell from the sky....

Radical California Energy Commissioner to Restrict Car Tires Because They Can’t Ban Cars

August 18, 2026 7:38 amAugust 19, 2026 11:21 am

A bill to regulate car tires was passed by the California Legislature 20 years ago but never implemented. “The California Energy Commission dusted off a 20+ year old bill to pass new rules restricting tire sales in the state,” KCRA’s...

Is Covering California’s Aqueducts and Canals with Solar Panels Economical?

August 13, 2026 6:30 amAugust 13, 2026 8:15 am

Earlier this week, a respected YouTube channel covering the future of technology and energy released a video exploring the viability of solar panels covering California’s canals and aqueducts. The videos are hosted by Ricky Roy, a California-based mechanical engineer whose channel is...