I’m CalMatters Capitol reporter Alexei Koseff, and I’m subbing for Lynn today. The state Capitol would normally be fairly empty this time of year, as lawmakers scatter to their districts across California to work on constituent services or run for re-election.

Gov. Newsom wants to mandate minimum supplies of gasoline at California-based refineries as a hedge against price spikes.

The governor's attempt to manage gas prices as California transitions away from petroleum is alarming neighboring states.