Accountability
Limits urged on campaign contributions
The Daily News A community activist has called on the City Council to toughen its ethics rules by adopting an ordinance already…
Aug 1, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Energy
Energy companies spent $6 million-plus to influence state
The Associated Press Although mired in the state's power crisis, energy companies spent more than $6 million to influence state government in…
Aug 1, 2001
Energy
Davis administration in bind over energy disclosures
Sacramento Bee It was Jan. 17, and Californians were suffering through their first day of planned, widespread outages. The state's two largest…
Aug 1, 2001
Energy
California Governor, San Jose-Based Energy Company Deny Special Deal
San Jose Mercury News With Gray Davis' foes heaping criticism on state officials who invested in Calpine, the San Jose company became…
Aug 1, 2001Davis Derails Disclosure
Governor Vetoes Legislation to Disclose Paid or Volunteer Status for Signature Gatherers Citizen activists decried Governor Davis' move Monday to deny voters…
Aug 1, 2001
Energy
Power firms amp up lobbying
Edison spends $5.5 million to gain support for bailout to prevent bankruptcy.The Orange County Register Edison International has spent more than $5.5…
Jul 31, 2001
Insurance
Gray Davis’ Edison problem
The governor struggles to orchestrate a multimillion-dollar bailout of the utility that has spent big bucks on his campaign.Salon.com Ever since his…
Jul 31, 2001
Privacy
Governor vetoes bill disclosing if signature gatherer is paid
Sacramento Bee Gov. Gray Davis has vetoed a bill that would have informed voters whether the person gathering signatures for a new…
Jul 31, 2001
Privacy
Irvine Studies Ethics Limits
Mayor Agran urges stricter campaign donation rules, which other California cities have adopted. Some see legal difficulties.Los Angeles Times Irvine may join…
Jul 30, 2001Public Utilities Commission Should Throw Out Rate Agreement in Light of DWR Conflicts
Conflicts of Interest Reveal Basic Flaw in Far-Reaching Energy Proposal
Jul 30, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #61 – Jul 27, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #61 - Jul 27, 2001 Message to lawmakers:…
Jul 27, 2001
Energy
California lawmaker enjoys utility’s largesse
makes no apologies for taking contributionsThe Associated Press Whenever the Los Angeles Lakers play in Sacramento, state Assemblyman Rod Wright calls around…
Jul 27, 2001
Energy
Assembly plan allows state to help finance Edison’s new plants
The Associated Press State Assembly members won't meet this week to consider alternatives to Gov. Gray Davis' deal to rescue Southern California…
Jul 27, 2001
Insurance
Bailout Watch #60 – Jul 25, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #60 - Jul 25, 2001 Last Wednesday, the…
Jul 25, 2001
Energy
State sells surplus electricity at a loss
BUY HIGH, SELL LOW: $14 million deficitThe San Francisco Chronicle California has lost $14 million during the past three weeks selling surplus…
Jul 25, 2001Bush Campaign Position Incompatible With His HMO Reform Policy
Bush Stand On National HMO Reform Would Obliterate Texas HMO Law; The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) wrote President Bush…
Jul 25, 2001
Energy
PUC agrees to adjust electric rates if necessary
The Associated Press The California Public Utilities Commission might relinquish its control over electricity rates to the state Department of Water Resources
Jul 24, 2001
Energy
Energy-related ballot initiative is drawn up
Sacramento Bee Amid higher utility rates, the threat of rolling blackouts and legislative indecision on how to solve California's energy problems, there…
Jul 24, 2001