Eureka tops nation in gas prices; supervisors send letter to President Obama

◼ According to the report, the average price for regular, unleaded gasoline in Eureka between Jan. 10 and Feb. 14 was $4.05 per gallon, 20 cents higher than the state average of $3.85 per gallon. The state average rose 15 cents between Jan. 10 and Feb. 14. Prices continue to rise, coming in between $4.13 and $4.19 per gallon around Eureka on Friday. - Times-Standard

County supervisors Jimmy Smith and Clif Clendenen sent a letter to Obama and Vice President Joe Biden this month requesting presidential action to lower gas prices.

◼ Gas prices are highest ever for this time of year - CNBC
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$4.93 in Los Angeles - CBS LA
◼ "You're going to see a lot more staycations this year" - MSNBC