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The judge finds that Henry Duque was not dishonest but rules he should have known of the conflict of interest.San Francisco Daily…
Apr 5, 2002Associated Press Just days after he filled a sudden vacancy at the Public Utilities Commission, it appears Gov. Gray Davis already needs…
Apr 5, 2002Court: Henry Duque bought stock in phone firm with business before panel. He denies wrongdoing.The Los Angeles Times A judge ruled Thursday…
Apr 5, 2002Calpine deal seen as nearSan Jose Mercury News After four months of closed-door talks, state officials are close to agreement with Calpine…
Apr 5, 2002Greenwire California Gov. Gray Davis (D) and Calpine Corp. are close to an agreement to rework four long-term power contracts worth $11.7…
Apr 5, 2002Post-Newsweek Newsbytes California Public Utilities Commissioner Henry Duque will resign from his post next week amid findings that he bought 700 shares…
Apr 5, 2002Associated Press A state judge ordered California Public Utilities Commission member Henry Duque removed from office Thursday for investing $10,000 in a…
Apr 4, 2002Crime: Businessman, who led a foundation created by Chuck Quackenbush, faces eight criminal charges, including theft of funds.The Los Angeles Times A…
Apr 3, 2002Citing procedural grounds, judge dismisses a challenge to measure approved by voters.Los Angeles Times A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a…
Apr 2, 2002Oaks Project Volunteers Call on City to Implement Will of Voters Superior Court Judge Debra Yang thwarted the city of Santa Monica's…
Apr 2, 2002HMOs aim to stop even modest reform in its tracksIn These Times (Institute for Public Affairs) California's HMO reform laws, in force…
Apr 1, 2002Oaks Project Volunteers Call on City to Implement Will of Voters Superior Court Judge Debra Yang thwarted the city of Santa Monica's…
Apr 1, 2002The San Francisco Chronicle Some have criticized Kaiser -- and Lawrence in particular -- for trying to mimic the structure of for-profit…
Mar 31, 2002The San Diego Union-Tribune Thanks to sky-high doctor bills, terror attacks, SUV crashes, mold damage and a shaky stock market, Californians are…
Mar 28, 2002The Bond Buyer In a closed session late Thursday, the commission decided not to reconsider its approval of a rate agreement that…
Mar 25, 2002Associated Press When the natural gas and electricity bill arrives each month, Jenny Lovrin splits the cost between herself and five roommates.…
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