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Crime: 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, 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, 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, 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.…
Mar 24, 2002The Riverside Press-Enterprise Inland companies that bought electricity on the open market last year will be allowed to keep those contracts for…
Mar 22, 2002San Diego Union-Tribune In a contentious vote, state utility regulators Thursday terminated what was once the centerpiece of California's electricity deregulation plan…
Mar 22, 2002Associated Press California power regulators will allow large businesses and institutions with pre-existing contracts to continue to bypass their local utilities and…
Mar 22, 2002Davis Appointee Michael Peevey Sides With Energy Industry, Big Business to Allow Private Side Deals for Power
Mar 21, 2002The San Diego Union-Tribune Opening a new front against electricity suppliers, California's attorney general will today challenge the refusal by federal regulators…
Mar 20, 2002Pasadena Star News Amy sued Mayor Bill Bogaard, City Clerk Jane Rodriguez and other city officials on Friday, alleging they have "nullif(ied)…
Mar 19, 2002Electric Utility Week Pacific Gas & Electric in an attempt to assuage concerns expressed by a U.S. bankruptcy court in San Francisco…
Mar 18, 2002Federal Indictment Sets Stage to Kick Auditor Out of California
Mar 15, 2002Megawatt Daily Eleven PG&E Corp. executives received more than $ 4.6-million in 2001 bonuses, according to a proxy statement the company issued…
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