energy independence Archives - California Globe

Gov. Newsom Relying on Politics and Deceit over CA’s High Gas Prices

November 11, 2022 9:16 amNovember 13, 2022 8:16 am

Californians pay the highest income taxes in the nation, have the highest taxes on the wealthy, highest gas taxes and highest gas prices at the pump, highest housing prices, highest energy prices, most regressive taxes hurting the poor… need we...

Oil and Gas Fuel Our Comfortable Lifestyle but are Under Attack

July 21, 2022 8:29 amJuly 22, 2022 7:11 am

California is rich in natural resources which once powered the state: natural gas deposits in the Monterey Shale formation; geothermal energy, abundant rivers and waterways such as the San Joaquin River Delta and hydroelectric dams; the Pacific coastline; 85 million...

OPINION: Joe Biden’s War on Energy Has Weakened America

May 3, 2022 5:40 amMay 3, 2022 5:37 am

With a gallon of gas averaging $4.19 nationwide and $5.74 in California, Americans are being told soaring energy prices are an ephemeral problem created by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that have nothing to do with Joe Biden’s long-term energy policies....

America’s ‘Misery Index’ is Déjà vu All Over Again

August 9, 2021 11:42 am

I am re-reading the 2015 book by Paul Kengor, Ph.D., “11 Principles of a Reagan Conservative.” Kengor is a professor of political science at Grove City College in Pennsylvania, and executive director of The Center for Vision & Values. Professor...

With the Honeymoon Over, Did I Make a Mistake?

July 28, 2021 5:24 pmJuly 28, 2021 3:35 pm

The new bride had found her prince charming. Sure, he was a little older, and sometimes, he stumbled a bit when he talked. But he didn’t say things at the dinner table that would embarrass your parents. He didn’t speak...

Here’s Why California Gas Prices Are Highest in the Country

July 8, 2021 8:19 amMarch 23, 2022 11:48 am

The national gas price average increased 40% since the start of the year, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). “Starting the year at $2.25 on January 1, average gas prices per gallon increased to $3.13 today.” Press play to hear a...

Congressional Western Caucus Meeting with California Community Leaders

June 3, 2021 2:02 amJune 2, 2021 7:46 pm

President Ronald Reagan once said of his beloved ranch, “Riding on one of the tree-lined trails, or gazing up at the western skies, well, there’s no better way I know of to sort out a problem.” As Members of Congress...