INDUSTRIES
Los Angeles-based, Jenni Kayne-founded, natural skincare brand Oak Essentials has secured first-round dual funding from Silas Capital and Unilever Ventures to fuel the brand’s expansion, allowing for enhanced product development, increased marketing efforts and broader distribution.
Sept. 25, 2024
Climate & Environment
Gov. Gavin Newsom escalated his conflict with the fossil fuel industry by signing bills Wednesday that will shut down the sprawling Inglewood Oil Field by 2030 and hike the fees that companies must pay to cover the cost of cleaning up 40,000 idle wells across the state.
His interest in climate change was sparked by a goofy video. Subsequent research — and experience — helped him transform into a dedicated steward of the planet.
Sept. 15, 2024
California
Ten public schools, with extra resources, will be able to develop their own student measures to replace a bevy of standardized tests that L.A. Unified is currently using.
Sept. 12, 2024
Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris said in Tuesday’s debate that the Biden-Harris administration warned the U.S. ‘cannot over rely on foreign oil.’
Sept. 13, 2024
The ruling invalidated a law spearheaded by environmental justice activists that barred new oil and gas extraction and required that all existing operations stop production within 20 years.
Sept. 11, 2024
Business
The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to pull within 3% of its record set in July. It flipped through the day, but the moves were nothing like its careens since the summer.
Sept. 10, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ultimatum is intended to counter the pressure oil interests are putting on lawmakers to reject his proposal that could require petroleum refiners to maintain a stable inventory.
Aug. 28, 2024
World & Nation
Iran-backed Houthi rebels set off explosions on a Red Sea vessel carrying about 1 million barrels of crude oil.
Aug. 30, 2024
The unusual move pushes the Legislature into overtime to address energy affordability just as campaign season heats up in advance of the Nov. 5 election.
Sept. 1, 2024