That’s mostly because of our high gas taxes and the costs of regulatory programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But none of that explains why gas prices in California keep rising as the average national price wanes. For more:Uber and Lyft drivers say high gas prices might be a breaking point. Cal State admissions: The California State University system is dropping its SAT and ACT admissions requirement, The Associated Press reports. Vaccine requirements: The city of Los Angeles has terminated 24 employees for violating its Covid vaccination requirements, The Los Angeles Times reports.

Source: New York Times June 12, 2022 11:06 UTC