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Blame California Environmental Policies for the Spike in Natural Gas Prices
Times of San Diego | Kerry Jackson
February 15, 2023

Natural gas prices more than tripled ([link removed]) in California last month. Though forecasts are telling us relief has arrived with February, Newsom wants answers about what happened in January. In his Feb. 6 letter to the chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the governor asked for “immediate attention,” as “California’s residential customers are, consequentially, suffering the economic burden of extreme and unexpectedly high gas and electric utility bills.”

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Steve Smith talks California's decade of decriminalization and his new study on the Sunrise FM Podcast

Sunrise FM Podcast | Steve Smith
February 15, 2023

The sudden reemergence of widespread crime – from petty to violent – has Californians of all stripes worried. For Steve Smith of the Pacific Research Institute, the genesis of this slide into crime begin with a trio of policies aimed at early release of prisoners and decriminalization of key laws.

He speaks with Daniel Gligich on his recent study, ‘Paradise Lost: Crime in the Golden State 2011-2021’ and the implications of a decade of reform on the Golden State.

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California farmers can reduce emissions and feed the world with regenerative farming

Orange County Register | Pam Lewison
February 7, 2023

A handful of California farmers, ranging from wine growers in Sonoma to chicken raisers in San Diego, are embracing “regenerative” methods to boost the health of their flocks ([link removed]) and crops ([link removed]) .

But many Golden State farmers are still skeptical ([link removed]) , largely because regenerative farming is stereotypically viewed as a new-age, hippie practice, courtesy of its emphasis ([link removed]) on reducing emissions and promoting biodiversity.

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California Has "Been There, Done That" On Push For Gas Stove Ban

Right by the Bay | Tim Anaya
February 16, 2023

News that the federal government is considering a ban ([link removed]) on the sale of new gas stoves – “everything’s on the table” says a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioner – sparked a national outrage.

Though the White House was forced to quickly issue a statement ([link removed]) that the President opposed such a ban, the Commission “has been considering action on gas stoves for months” according to CNN. It is an independent body that can adopt regulations without Biden’s consent.

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