California Resources Corporation has achieved the first CO₂ injection at Carbon TerraVault I, marking a major milestone for carbon management in California. This development underscores the state’s growing commitment to reducing emissions and paves the way for an expanding carbon capture industry.

Local business leaders, elected officials, and economic development professionals convened at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance for the Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast. Discussions focused on slowing growth trends and mounting uncertainty for 2026, underscoring a shared readiness to navigate potential challenges.