California Land Leased for Drilling | Fresno News

California’s San Joaquin Valley is in the crosshairs of a major energy push: the BLM has proposed leasing 36,000 acres across Fresno, Kern, Kings, and San Luis Obispo counties for oil and gas drilling — but don’t panic yet. Drilling isn’t automatic; permits and environmental reviews still stand between lease and reality. Environmentalists are sounding the alarm over fracking’s risks to water, air, and climate, while the federal government touts this as part of its “Unleashing American Energy” agenda. Public comments close September 20 — your voice matters before any drill bits hit the ground. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26ba428711982e7b