California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday signed into law a controversial slate of plans to tighten fuel refinery storage rules in an effort to prevent future fuel shortages and price spikes at the pump.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking, marking the Democrat's latest move in a battle with the oil industry over energy prices and the impacts of climate change.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law to help combat soaring gas prices amid his ongoing battle with the oil industry.

An increase of nearly 50 cents a gallon may be on the way next year, courtesy of a state climate program that has enjoyed popular and bipartisan support.

As a gasoline reserve bill faces a final vote Monday, labor advocates say the bill’s safety measures don’t go far enough.

SACRAMENTO, California — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday aimed at reining in soaring gas prices that have come to symbolize California’s multifaceted struggle with affordability.

The California State Senate on Friday advanced Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) controversial proposal to tighten rules on refinery fuel storage — an attempt to avoid future supply scarcity as well as price hikes at the pump.

The California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is backing the proposal. He called lawmakers into a special session to consider it.