Homeowner Insurance Reform Signed by Davis, Ends Quackenbush-Era Policies that Favored Insurers
Consumer Group Says SB 658 Will Help Policyholders in Future Disasters Avoid Problems of Northridge Quake, East Bay Hills Fires
Oct 9, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Insurance
FOES FIGHT ON AS JUDGE OKS EDISON DEAL
The Recorder A Los Angeles federal judge signed off on a $3.3 billion settlement between the California Public Utilities Commission and Southern…
Oct 8, 2001
Privacy
DreamWorks Trio Lend Clout to Exec’s Council Bid
Los Angeles Times The battle may be largely over now that the state Public Utilities Commission has reached a settlement to allow…
Oct 8, 2001
Insurance
Judge OKs rescue plan for Edison Consumer groups plan to appeal the ruling, and two generators threaten other action.
Sacramento Bee Its multibillion-dollar rescue plan OK'd by a federal judge Friday, Southern California Edison pledged to repay its debts by next…
Oct 6, 2001
Insurance
Judge OKs $3.3 billion Edison rescue
Consumer groups irate over secret deal to keep utility out of bankruptcyThe San Francisco Chronicle A federal judge approved a $3.3 billion…
Oct 6, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #83 – Oct 05, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #83 - Oct 05, 2001 Federal Court Approves…
Oct 5, 2001
Energy
Power Crisis Abates, but It Hounds Gov. Davis
The New York Times Gov. Gray Davis spoke animatedly with a cluster of national guardsmen today at a training compound here just…
Oct 5, 2001
Insurance
Federal judge mulls Edison-PUC settlement as parties weigh in
The Associated Press A federal judge on Friday will consider a settlement designed to keep Southern California Edison out of bankruptcy.
Oct 5, 2001
Energy
DAVIS, CONSUMER GROUPS WORRY THAT PG&E REORGANIZATION EVADES STATE REGULATION
Utility Environment Report While Pacific Gas and Electric's chief executive says the utility's plan to reorganize as part of its bankruptcy recovery…
Oct 5, 2001Federal Court Rubber Stamps Secret Bailout Deal
U.S. District Court Judge Ronald Lew rubberstamped a secretly negotiated $3.3 billion bailout deal between Edison and the CPUC, without due process
Oct 5, 2001BAD BUSINESS MAJORITY IN ASSEMBLY BLOCKS BETTER BUSINESS BILLS
Better Business Alliance Reveals 2001 Legislative Report Card ^??O -- The Better Business Alliance comprised of groups representing more than 3 million…
Oct 5, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #82 – Oct 04, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #82 - Oct 04, 2001 BETRAYED Residential and…
Oct 4, 2001
Energy
The effects of Southern California Edison’s settlement
The Associated Press Q: What does Edison's proposed settlement with state regulators mean for customers?
Oct 4, 2001
In The News
Lanzan críticas contra el acuerdo con Edison
Defensores del consumidor denuncian que la PUC dio la espalda a los usuariosLa Opinión Un día después que la compañía de suministro…
Oct 4, 2001
Energy
Edison rates to remain high under utility’s deal with state
The Associated Press Consumer advocates warn that Southern California Edison customers, already saddled with last spring's record rate increase until 2003, could…
Oct 4, 2001
Insurance
Davis walks energy tightrope;
Governor can now distance himself from Edison dealThe San Francisco Chronicle Gray Davis said this week's from-out-of-nowhere deal to save Southern California…
Oct 4, 2001
Energy
PUC shocks Gov. Davis on rates, utility bailout
Contra Costa Times In a memorable Tuesday, the California Public Utilities Commission defied Gov. Gray Davis and reaffirmed its power to set…
Oct 3, 2001
Energy
PUC halts $12.5 billion bond sale, aids Edison rescue
The San Diego Union-Tribune State power regulators appointed by Gov. Gray Davis defied him yesterday by blocking a $12.5 billion bond to…
Oct 3, 2001