Ask anyone what he thinks about gas prices and you'll likely get an earful. The average price of gasoline in California has risen to more than $4 per gallon -- and, motorists are feeling the pain.
It's easy to blame big oil companies for this problem, and many do. However, doing so does nothing to explain why Californians see roughly 10 percent higher costs on average at the pump than the rest of the nation.
Nor does it explain why we refuse to tap the oil in the ground beneath our feet, which would create both new jobs and revenues.
By Fred Arnold
The County of Los Angeles Public Library is holding a “needs assessment” workshop from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on June 7 at Stevenson Ranch Elementary School to hear from the community regarding library services for the West Ranch communities. “Vision 91381” is seeking ways to improve library services for Sunset Pointe, Stevenson Ranch, Southern Oaks, and Westridge.
By Belinda Crawford, Executive Director, SCV Food Pantry
Photos by Will Davison
By George Runner, Board of Equalization Member
The office of Assembly Member Jeff Gorell is now accepting applications for creative, hard-working interns. If you are a college or graduate student interested in broadening your knowledge of state and local government and exploring a career in public service, then you should apply.
As families across California plan for upcoming spring travel, there’s not much you can do to control the cost of filling up the gas tank, but you can avoid a costly ticket by making sure that everyone in the car wears their seat belt.
