Consumer Watchdog

Propose the TPA for adoption in your town - and ensure your tax dollars are spent in the public's interest and not to line a politician's pocketbook.

Learn more about the anti-kickback initiatives that Oaks Project volunteers put on the ballot, campaigned for, and passed in five cities across California.

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Read the main points of our initiative reform legislation, which will provide voters with more information in the initiative process - from the point of petition circulation to the moment of choice in the voting booth.

EASIER GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES AND INCREASED STAFF ARE IN PLACE, BUT QUESTION REMAINS ABOUT IMPROVED SERVICE.

Los Angeles Times

After years of neglect, angry consumers are finally being heard at the state Department of Insurance.

Additional rate boost likely, cash would go to power suppliers

The San Francisco Chronicle

Federal energy regulators have proposed a surcharge on wholesale electricity sales in California to compensate generating companies, angering state officials who say the idea amounts to gouging consumers.

Sacramento Bee

A key Assembly committee voted Monday night to support acquiring a five-year option to purchase Southern California Edison's transmission lines at double their book value as part of a $2.9 billion state rescue plan.

They fear it may saddle taxpayers with more debt

The San Francisco Chronicle

Consumer watchdog groups that have long bird-dogged the utilities on behalf of ratepayers are facing mounting challenges, and it's not only because of the power crisis.