A major Central Valley energy company announced cuts to its workforce last week. Aera Energy LLC, an oil producer based in Bakersfield, has let go about 10% of its workforce, or about 100 jobs, in
Bakersfield-based oil producer Aera Energy LLC said Wednesday it has cut about 100 positions during the last few weeks as part of a companywide efficiency drive initiated shortly after the
Shell and ExxonMobil are selling their California wells despite oil selling at high prices. Experts say one reason is looming liability for environmental cleanup.
Shell and ExxonMobil are selling their California wells despite oil selling at high prices. Experts say one reason is looming liability for environmental cleanup.