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Proposal to restrict homeowners' claims--an about-face by firms--is arbitrary, commissioner says.Los Angeles Times State regulators Tuesday blocked a move by insurers to…
Jan 9, 2002CALIFORNIA COMMISSION SAYS IT HAS A PLAN TO PAY OFF DEBTS AND RESTORE THE UTILITY'S FINANCIAL HEALTHContra Costa Times California regulators, intent…
Jan 9, 2002Agency aims to keep the utility under its thumb, halting effort to transfer transmission and generation facilities to new corporate entities.Los Angeles…
Jan 9, 2002Financial services: Firm says aging housing stock justifies fifth increase in California homeowners' premiums in two years. Consumer advocates express outrage.Los Angeles…
Jan 9, 2002State Plan Would Be Offered as Alternative to PG&E's Maligned Re-organization Plan
Jan 8, 2002The Associated Press California's largest utility has amassed $4.9 billion in cash and should use that money to pay its debts and…
Jan 8, 2002The Associated Press A consumer rights group has scrapped plans for a ballot initiative to overturn the proposed government bailout of troubled…
Jan 8, 2002San Jose Mercury News Herb Wesson has tried his hand at a series of colorful jobs: He's donned a gold smock to…
Jan 8, 2002BestWire A consumer group's 1999 lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente, which accuses the health system of false advertising, is set for trial this…
Jan 8, 2002MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS REPORT Cal. state court is expected to decide by end of Jan. on lawsuit over Cal. PUC Comr. Henry Duque's…
Jan 7, 2002San Francisco Chronicle The long-running advertisements by Kaiser Permanente claimed medical decisions were "in the hands of doctors." But a consumer group…
Jan 7, 2002The Bond Buyer While the California Public Utilities Commission's proposed plan to set rates that would back up to $13.4 billion in…
Jan 4, 2002Los Angeles Times The Kaiser Permanente doctor who examined Harun Antwine had worked at least 10 hours that day, seeing 25 patients…
Jan 2, 2002Read on to learn more about Oaks Projects initiatives and victories over the past five years.
Jan 1, 2002Individuals' rights should be honored by businesses and corporations. Citizens can take action to ensure that corporations do not take advantage of…
Jan 1, 2002but it left behind a debilitating financial hangover that could hamper the state's economy for years to come.State Legislatures The blackouts that…
Jan 1, 2002LONG-TERM SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS SEEN IF STATE STAYS THE CURRENT COURSEContra Costa Times With the lights no longer flickering and power once again…
Jan 1, 2002New mega-marketers, niche players emphasize opportunity.PUBLIC UTILITIES FORTNIGHTLY THE NATURAL GAS TRADING BUSINESS HAS been on a roll since the mid-1980s, when…
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