California Approves New Oil Drilling Permits Amid Energy Concerns

California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved legislation that will allow increased oil drilling in the state's Central Valley. The package of bills, which received bipartisan support in the state legislature, aims to address rising energy costs and fuel supply concerns. The legislation will certify a Kern County Environmental Impact Report that had been tied up in litigation for years, potentially allowing up to 2,000 new well drilling permits annually.