KCBS-AM - San Francisco, CA; Oil Company Profits Have Quadrupled Over Last Year
By Staff Reporters, KCBS-AM - San Francisco, CA
December 1, 2022
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Jamie Court, President of Consumer Watchdog, says oil company profits have quadrupled over last year. They need to give that money back And the governor is going to bat and staking his reputation on this as the right thing to do because this legislature needs to deal with this issue.
Bickering Over Gas Prices
By Lara Korte, Jeremy B. White, Sakura Cannestra, and Owen Tucker-Smith, POLITICO
November 30, 2022
KNX - Los Angeles, CA; Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court Weighs In On California Energy Commission Informational Hearing
By Emily Valdez, KNX - Los Angeles, CA
November 29, 2022
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The California energy Commission is holding an informational hearing meaning no votes but Jamie court, President of Consumer Watchdog, hopes action will come from it. We're hoping this creates the record for the windfall profits cap that the governor is is proposing in the special session.
Four Statewide Offices Should Be Permanently Axed
By John Seiler, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
November 28, 2022
https://www.ocregister.com/2022/11/26/four-statewide-offices-should-be-permanently-axed/
The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office just released a report on how the $100 billion state budget surplus just went poof! There could be a $25 billion deficit for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
More Oil Companies Made Massive Profits as Californians Paid Higher Gas Prices
By The Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
November 1, 2022
California refiners Phillips 66 and Marathon reported profit increases up to 1243% higher than last year, while BP spent $2.5 billion on share buybacks
KFBK-AM Sacramento, CA: Californians Are Being Charged 56% More Per Gallon For Profits Than The Rest Of The Country
By Nikka Magahis, KFBK-AM Sacramento, CA
October 28, 2022
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There appears to be more proof of big oil ripping people off at the pump. According to Consumer Watchdog research, Californians are being charged 56% more per gallon for profits than the rest of the country. Governor Newsom says his price gouging penalty would return some of that money.
Gas Prices In The US: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Attacks Valero Over Surging Profits
By Janelle Williams, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
October 28, 2022
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday in a press conference that Valero Energy Corp. has been "ripping off" Californians.
The comments come as Valero posted revenues of $44.45 billion for the quarter ended September 2022.
More Record Profits for Big Oil as Californians Get Charged More Per Gallon Than Any Other State
By The Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
October 27, 2022
Shell’s profits more than doubled, their second-highest quarterly profits ever, with $4 billion going toward stock buybacks that benefit Wall Street investors
Newsom Wants To Tackle High Gas Prices With A New Tax. Here's Why It Might Not Be Easy
By Maggie Angst, THE SACRAMENTO BEE
October 27, 2022
https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article267851087.html
Nearly a month after California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a new tax on "greedy" oil companies charging high gas prices while enjoying unprecedented profits, his administration has shared few details about the plan.
KCRW-FM Los Angeles, CA: Valero's Nearly 3 billion Dollar Windfall In The Third Quarter Included Profits Of More Than 60 Cents A Gallon For Gas Produced In The State
By Staff Reporters, KCRW-FM Los Angeles, CA
October 26, 2022
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Big Oil raised gas prices to record highs in quarter 3 despite crude costs going down. This came at the expense of Californians who paid an average of 6 dollars in 42 cents at the pump when prices peaked in early October.
California Might Levy A New Tax On Oil Companies. Here’s What To Know
By Grace Gedye, CAL MATTERS
October 26, 2022
https://calmatters.org/economy/2022/10/california-gas-tax/
Few things agitate drivers — and make politicians sweat — like rising prices at the pump.
State Windfall Profits Tax A Way To Prevent Gouging On Gas Prices
Op-Ed by Jamie Court, WALNUT CREEK JOURNAL
October 25, 2022
Ever since 2015, Californians have been on a roller-coaster ride with gasoline prices consistently a dollar higher than U.S. gas prices.
But the recent steep climb to $2.60 more per gallon than U.S. prices is so unprecedented that Gov. Gavin Newsom rightly called a special legislative session to enact a windfall profits tax.
Fire-stricken Rural New Mexico Warily Eyes Insurance Fight
By Susan Montoya Bryan, ASSOCIATED PRESS
October 24, 2022
Manuel and Marcy Silva combed through the charred rubble that used to be their home, searching for any salvageable bits in the wake of the largest wildfire in New Mexico history.
‘It’s So Blatant’: Oil Companies Are Pumping Money Into State Races Following Newsom’s Push To Tax Profits
By Sophia Bollag and Dustin Gardiner, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
October 24, 2022
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/newsom-tax-oil-companies-17526178.php
After Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to tax their windfall profits, oil companies have spent millions to convince voters to elect their chosen candidates to the Legislature, hoping to stack the deck in their favor.
KCBS-AM San Francisco CA; Windfall Profits Tax Might Be the Only Way to Reign Big Oil's Greed In CA
By Staff Reporters, KCBS-AM San Francisco, CA
October 20, 2022
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Jamie Court with Consumer Watchdog says the State Legislature to reconvene to pass a windfall profits tax on greedy oil refiners ripping off Californians at the gas pump.
Editorial: Oil Drillers Want To Overturn California’s New Health Protections. Don’t Let Them
Editorial by The Los Angeles Times
October 20, 2022
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-10-20/california-oil-drillin…
You might soon be approached outside your grocery store by signature gatherers urging you to sign a petition about lowering gas prices or stopping a so-called “energy shutdown.”
Here’s what it’s really about, and why Californians shouldn’t sign it.
KCRW 89.9FM Santa Monica, CA: Consumer Watchdog Says Merger Will Cause Loss Of Jobs
By Cherry Glazer, KCRW 89.9FM Santa Monica, CA
October 18, 2022
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Jamie Court with Consumer Watchdog says mergers tend to lead to a loss of jobs in the community.
Letter To Editor - Do Better, Lara
Letter to the Editor - SACRAMENTO BEE
October 16, 2022
Do better, Lara
"This would be the most miserable choice on California's ballot -- if it were a choice," (sacbee.com, Oct. 10)
The Bee is justly critical of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's first term. But blaming the voters for making the office an elected post -- part of insurance reform Proposition 103 -- ignores history.
Opinion: A California Windfall Profits Tax Would Curb Gas-Price Gouging
The climb in the cost at the pump to $2.60 per gallon more than the rest of the United States is unprecedented
Op-Ed by Jamie Court , MERCURY NEWS / BAY AREA NEWS GROUP
October 15, 2022
The Mystery Lurking In California’s $8 Gas Prices
The Golden State has a ‘mystery gas surcharge.’ Some say it’s price gouging.
By Shannon Osaka, the Washington Post
October 15, 2022
Despite Missteps and Open Investigation, State Insurance Chief Appears Headed To Re-Election
Ricardo Lara’s first term was marked by violations of key campaign pledge, other allegations
By Jeff McDonald, SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
October 9, 2022
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/story/2022-10-09/des…
The Observer: Way Past Time For Windfal Tax On Oil Companies
Editorial by Editorial Board, UKIAH DAILY JOURNAL
October 9, 2022
https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2022/10/09/the-observer-way-past-time…
You could say it’s about time but Gov. Gav Newsom finally on Friday, Sept. 30, called for a windfall tax on oil companies who’ve been ripping off Californians for decades, but especially in the past year.
CDI Orders Auto Insurers To Reveal Pandemic Profits
By Dave LaChance, REPAIRER DRIVEN NEWS
October 7, 2022
https://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2022/10/07/cdi-orders-auto-insurers-…
Maintaining that auto insurers still owe rebates to California drivers who were overcharged during the stay-at-home period of the pandemic, the state’s insurance commissioner has ordered 47 carriers to provide detailed information about their claim costs during that time.
Newsom Calls Special Session On California’s High Gas Prices
By Dustin Gardiner, SAN FRANCSICO CHRONICLE
October 7, 2022
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Newsom-calls-special-sessi…
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that he plans to call a special legislative session to confront California’s high gas prices, including his proposal to create a windfall tax on the profits of oil companies.
KNX 1070AM Los Angeles, CA: Consumer Watchdog Urges Gov Newsom To Follow Through On Windfall Profits Tax On Oil Refiners
By Staff Reporters, KNX 1070AM Los Angeles, CA
October 6, 2022
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Jamie Court with Consumer Watchdog urges Governor Newsom to follow through and push the State Legislature to reconvene to pass a windfall profits tax on greedy oil refiners ripping off Californians at the gas pump.
KQED 88.5 FM San Francisco, CA: Calls Grow For Special Session of CA Legislature To Pass Windfall Profits Tax On Big Oil
By Tara Siler, KQED 88.5 FM San Francisco, CA
October 6, 2022
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Jamie Court with Consumer Watchdog urges Gov Newsom to call the CA State Legislature back for a special session to pass a windfall profits tax on Big Oil.
Gov. Newsom Considers Special Legislative Session In Response To Rising Gas Prices
By Ashley Zavala, KCRA NBC TV-3 Sacramento, CA
October 6, 2022
https://www.kcra.com/article/gov-newsom-considers-special-legislative-s…
SAN FRANCISCO — Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering calling state lawmakers back to Sacramento for a special session in response to rising gas prices.
Big Banks Deny Refunds To Vast Majority Of Scammed Zelle Users, Report Says
Four banks alone expect more than $255 million in scam and fraud claims in 2022.
By Ashley Belanger, ARS TECHINCA
October 5, 2022
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/10/zelle-fraud-is-on-the-rise-…
California Gas Prices Hit Record Highs. But Relief May Be Coming. Here's Why
By Janet Wilson, THE DESERT SUN
October 5, 2022
https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2022/10/05/california-gas-pump-pri…
Gas prices at the pump hit record highs in many parts of California on Wednesday, with greater Los Angeles seeing an unprecedented average of $6.49 per gallon for regular. Prices at some Southern California locations hit more than $8 per gallon.
