Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters, Author at Stocktonia News

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California has 6 weeks of gas supply. After that, it gets expensive

by Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters May 18, 2026, 6:00 a.m.May 14, 2026, 4:06 p.m.

California can confidently forecast gasoline and crude oil shipments coming in through about mid-June, officials say.

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California passed a law to curb spikes in gas prices. So why isn’t it using those powers?

by Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters March 20, 2026, 10:17 a.m.March 20, 2026, 10:17 a.m.

A row of wind turbines amidst a desert landscape with Joshua trees.

California’s wind and solar projects face new federal hurdles

by Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters July 14, 2025, 5:36 p.m.July 15, 2025, 6:12 a.m.

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California lawmakers roll back environmental law. Why is high-tech manufacturing now exempt?

by Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters and Rachel Becker • CalMatters July 1, 2025, 3:42 p.m.July 1, 2025, 3:52 p.m.

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Should California’s climate budget pay for high speed rail and firefighters? Newsom’s new plan triggers fiery debate

by Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters May 21, 2025, 8:00 a.m.May 19, 2025, 11:55 a.m.

A firefighter in a yellow helmet walks through a smoky forest, holding an ax.

California sets aside $170M to thin vegetation, forests to help prevent wildfires

by Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters April 17, 2025, 12:01 p.m.April 23, 2026, 6:07 p.m.

Three white semi-trucks parked in a line on a residential street, with one hauling a red cargo container.

California abandons diesel truck ban and other clean-air rules before Trump is sworn in

by Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters Jan. 15, 2025, 9:31 a.m.Jan. 15, 2025, 9:31 a.m.

Electric school bus at a charging station.

San Joaquin Valley among California communities getting $135 million for electric buses, trucks

by Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters Dec. 16, 2024, 9:06 a.m.Dec. 16, 2024, 9:06 a.m.

Construction workers in safety vests and helmets working near a large white truck and a roadside trench.

Californians pay billions for power companies’ wildfire prevention efforts. Are they cost-effective?

by Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters Dec. 4, 2024, 6:00 a.m.April 23, 2026, 6:16 p.m.

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First California project to bury climate-warming gases wins key approval

by Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters Oct. 22, 2024, 8:39 a.m.Oct. 22, 2024, 8:51 a.m.