California Demands Everyone Drive Electric Vehicles, but Can't Even Keep the Lights on

One of the mainstays of California's state government is the obvious disconnect between its leaders' highfalutin' rhetoric and the real-world results we see here on our streets. The state promises to lead the world in combatting climate change, fighting homelessness, ending income inequality, promoting economic innovation, and you name it.

"Look, people have always looked to California for inspiration," Gov. Gavin Newsom said during his March State of the State address. "California is doing what we have done for generations, lighting out the territory ahead of the rest, expanding the horizon...