Energy
San Francisco-Based Utility Contemplates Suing State
San Jose Mercury News Despite a nearly 30 percent increase in rates approved this week, PG&E says it may have to take…
Mar 31, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Insurance
California still must parcel out impact of rate hike
big users seen hardest hitRetail Services Report California's Public Utilities Commission, claiming it needed to act to prevent blackouts this summer, Tuesday…
Mar 30, 2001
Energy
CALIF. PUC HIKES RATES AS MUCH AS 46% SIGNALING POSSIBLE END TO ENERGY CRISIS
Global Power Report The California Public Utility Commission March 27 voted 5-to-0 in favor of a rate increase of between 42% and…
Mar 30, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #27 – Mar 29, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #27 - Mar 29, 2001 SDG&E is no…
Mar 30, 2001
Energy
PUC office accuses SDG&E of padding bills
San Diego Union Tribune San Diego Gas and Electric, which has steadfastly insisted it merely passes along high power prices without markup,…
Mar 29, 2001
Energy
Get ready for the sequel
Scripps Howard News Service If it were not so serious, the debate about California's electricity crisis would be as entertaining as a…
Mar 29, 2001
Insurance
FOOD COSTS POISED TO RISE
Serving of Energy Price Woes Expected at the Dinner TableOmaha World-Herald There's an axiom in the food business that no matter how…
Mar 29, 2001
Insurance
Consumer Activist Blasts Car Insurance Rates Ruling
State high court thwarted will of people, he saysThe San Francisco Chronicle A California Supreme Court decision permitting the auto insurance industry…
Mar 29, 2001
Privacy
Claremont will fight Measure A in court
Inland Valley Times Rather than wait to see what other cities will do, the City Council will challenge a popular ballot measure…
Mar 29, 2001
Energy
Calpine Profits To Exceed Goals
Associated Press Fast-growing power generator Calpine Corp. disclosed Thursday that it is cashing in on the rising cost of electricity even more…
Mar 29, 2001
Insurance
CALIFORNIA COURT ALLOWS INSURERS TO BASE AUTO RATES ON ZIP CODES
BestWire Insurers will be able to continue considering a driver's location when setting premium rates, after the California Supreme Court refused to…
Mar 29, 2001
Insurance
Auto insurers may use customer’s address to calculate premiums
The Associated Press In a major victory for the insurance industry, the California Supreme Court declined Wednesday to review a lower court's…
Mar 29, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #26 – Mar 28, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #26 - Mar 28, 2001 View today's BW…
Mar 29, 2001
Privacy
Claremont considers options related to Measure A
Former mayor, commission members say conflict-of-interest measure will dampen enthusiasm of professionals volunteering for city.Inland Valley Times As City Council members debated…
Mar 28, 2001
Energy
California regulators OK huge rate increases for power users
The Washington Times California regulators, in a complete reversal, yesterday tossed aside Gov. Gray Davis' pledge not to raise consumer electricity rates…
Mar 28, 2001
Energy
California Approves Huge Increases in Electricity Rates
Boosts as High as 46% Decried, DefendedThe Washington Post The retail price of electricity in California began soaring today as state utility…
Mar 28, 2001
Energy
Calif. Regulators Raise Power Rates
Associated Press Deli owner Sam Sahouria fears further leaps in electricity rates will run him out of business. Belinda Lazzerini says the…
Mar 28, 2001