Pushed bv Gov. Newsom, the bill is the first of its kind in the nation; opponents predict it will make gas prices higher

The California state Senate passed a measure Friday to prevent gas prices from spiking in a state where it is notoriously expensive to fill up at the pump. The proposal, backed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom,

California Senate lawmakers have approved a bill requiring oil refineries to maintain a minimum supply of fuel reserves to avoid future supply shortages and price hikes for consumers. While the governor and Assembly Speaker support the measure,