‘I need Chevron’: The oil company at the center of the California governor’s race

By: Jake Bittle/Grist

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: June 2, 2026

Words: 2,027

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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This story was originally published by Grist.

When it comes to California’s climate future, the most important figure in the state’s chaotic governor’s race may not be any of the candidates on the debate stage. It may not even be outgoing governor Gavin Newsom or President Donald Trump.

Instead, it might just be Chevron, the multinational oil company that was founded in the Golden State more than 100 years ago. It is among …

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