2.3 billion barrels of proven reserves in California. California produces about 9% of national consumption.
California is 3rd largest producer of oil, after Texas and North Dakota. Pretty close to oil self-sufficiency.
Big net food exporter. Biggest harbor in the US combining Los Angeles-Long Beach.
Before the big split, somebody in flyover needs to download copies of all of the olde B&W cowboy movies and TV shows, before Hollywood ups the price.