Davis Shifts Rate Impact to Residences
Residential, Small Business Ratepayers To Bear Bulk of $450 Annual Rate Increase
May 15, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Energy
Local leader blasts FTC investigation
Las Vegas Business Press News of the Federal Trade Commission exonerating oil companies against charges of violating antitrust laws and collusion in…
May 14, 2001State Agencies, Consumer Group, Physicians & Nurses Unveil Free CA Patient Guide
California patients facing problems with their HMO, concerns over their medical privacy, or questions about their rights under new state HMO reform…
May 14, 2001
Energy
Plants closed for maintenance more than before power crisis
The Associated Press The frequency of temporary closures of California power plants for maintenance and repairs has increased as much as four…
May 12, 2001
Energy
Plant Shutdowns Tied to Power Costs
Generators insist maintenance was needed. State contends firms created false shortage.Los Angeles Times Since the moment electricity prices began to soar in…
May 12, 2001
Energy
Fight the Power
The Bond Buyer A consumer watchdog group in California is considering collecting signatures to put legislation authorizing the state's multibillion-dollar power bond…
May 11, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #41 – May 10, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #41 - May 10, 2001 Look Ma, no…
May 10, 2001
Energy
Rate Hikes Up to 60% Proposed by PUC Chief
Lynch says about half the residential customers of Edison, PG&E would escape increases. Her plan draws fire from all sides.Los Angeles Times…
May 10, 2001
Energy
Power bills set to skyrocket for heavy users
Graduated rate increase would take effect in JuneThe San Francisco Chronicle As state regulators outlined plans to raise residential electricity bills by…
May 10, 2001
Privacy
Bailout Watch #40 — Cartoon Special – May 9, 2001
Bailout Watch #40 -- Cartoon Special - May 9, 2001
May 9, 2001
Energy
Power Talks
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer JIM LEHRER: Finally tonight, a California power update, Spencer Michels reports.
May 9, 2001
Healthcare
Patients get help on HMO disputes
Sacramento Bee Consumers puzzled by the increasingly dense thicket of regulations surrounding HMOs now have a new place to turn for help…
May 9, 2001
Energy
ISO caught short by off-line plants and breakdowns
The San Diego Union-Tribune Ah, the glorious change of seasons in the deregulated electricity business. Supplies are tight, the lights flicker, and…
May 9, 2001
Energy
As gas prices soar, angry accusations fly
Consumers suspicious; industry says it can't control pump costsMinneapolis Star Tribune Gas prices shoot through the roof, so the duet begins anew.…
May 9, 2001Group Calls Bond Legislation a “Blank Check” for Electricity Cartel
Taxpayers Exposed for Tens of Billions More
May 9, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #39 – May 08, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #39 - May 08, 2001 Oink. Governor Davis…
May 8, 2001
Energy
In 1st Hearing, PUC Urged to Lift Rate Hike
Speakers call on the agency to rescind the increase approved last month. Officials caution that they are focusing on 'who pays and…
May 8, 2001
Insurance
Assembly vote opens bond measure up to referendum, delays
The Associated Press Despite dodging Republican opposition to $13.4 billion in bonds for power buys, Democratic lawmakers have opened the potential for…
May 8, 2001