…become California’s top priority under her leadership. The Cost-of-Living Crisis Culotti also addresses the everyday realities facing Californians: Rising gas prices Increasing taxes and fees Crumbling infrastructure Expensive housing and…
Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
…“Cow-powered” transportation using renewable natural gas Automation: Farmers operating advanced equipment remotely Workforce Development: Training programs to support ag-tech evolution Sustainability: A circular economy where waste becomes valuable input Food…
Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture
…linked California’s high gas prices and poor infrastructure to policy failures. He proposed several major changes: Expanding California oil and gas production Increasing use of natural gas for electricity Cutting…
California Governor Debate Highlights Sharp Divide on Energy, Water, and Farm Regulations
…costs and ongoing challenges facing California agriculture. Energy costs emerged as a major concern, with candidates offering competing solutions. Some pushed for expanded domestic oil and gas production and reducing…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…of Natural Resources if elected. Papagni attended the announcement near Millerton Lake and asked Hilton about the state’s energy challenges, particularly the impact of regulations on California’s oil and gas…
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
…younger consumers and families. The conversation also touched on sustainability. Medeiros pointed out that over the past 50 years, the California dairy industry has dramatically improved efficiency—reducing emissions, water use,…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…Valley, Ventura County, and beyond, Hilton says water reform would be a top priority on day one. Energy Independence and Gas Prices Hilton was blunt about California’s energy direction. He…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…sides are dividing voters unnecessarily. “California is a purple state,” she said. “Hardworking, amazing people — and they’ve been gaslit by their government.” Economic Development and Infrastructure Culotti repeatedly emphasized…
Kern Oil: Rickey Bird on California’s Energy, Community, and the Human Cost
…regulations, and accountability can revive California’s communities,” he says. “Cheaper gas, sustainable jobs, and thriving towns start here, at home.” For those who cannot attend the premiere, additional screenings are…
Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy
…is running with No Party Preference, arguing that California’s biggest challenges won’t be solved by partisan politics. With the state facing a massive budget deficit, high gas prices, struggling infrastructure,…
Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
…across the industry. Bird says the goal is education — helping Californians understand how energy policy decisions affect everything from gas prices to property taxes. The episode also touched on…
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
…leave, highlighting the stress on the workforce and the fragility of supply chains. Rising emissions regulations are set to further challenge trucking operators. New trucks slated for 2027 could cost…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…increase another $15,000 to $25,000 due to additional emissions requirements and new technology mandates. Meanwhile, repair costs at dealership service centers can exceed $240 per hour — and trucks often…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…emissions regulations, equipment mandates, licensing issues, and deteriorating road infrastructure. While growers often talk about water, labor, and regulation, Woods emphasized that none of it matters if product can’t move….