Kern County leaders are supporting a new proposal from Governor Newsom that would streamline oil and gas permitting while maintaining environmental standards in our neighborhood.
The bill would certify Kern County’s oil and gas zoning ordinance under state law, allowing local officials to issue permits without facing ongoing legal challenges that have slowed development in our community.
County officials note the ordinance includes more than 100 safeguards designed to protect air quality, water resources, and public health in neighborhoods throughout the region…