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Generators' CEOs get big raises. Some say they're worthy, others greedy.The Orange County Register Executives at the largest energy companies selling power…
May 5, 2001San Jose Mercury News The non-profit agency that runs most of California's electric grid and sits at the hub of the state's…
May 5, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #38 - May 04, 2001 Duke Energy meet…
May 4, 2001Top state court rules in denial-of-care caseThe San Francisco Chronicle In a major victory for 1.5 million Californians, the state Supreme Court…
May 4, 2001State court rules in favor of consumers' right to seek redress if care is improperly denied.Los Angeles Times Medicare patients in California…
May 4, 2001New York Times In a decision that makes it easier for Medicare patients to sue their health maintenance organizations, the California Supreme…
May 4, 2001Utility Trots Out Shills and Turncoats in TV/Radio Lobbying Effort
May 4, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #37 - May 03, 2001 Remember when we…
May 3, 2001The Orange County Register Although strapped for cash, California's three largest utilities spent nearly $1.18 million during the first three months of…
May 3, 2001The Associated Press California is poised to enter the power business after the state Senate approved the creation of a public power…
May 3, 2001The Associated Press Secretary of State Bill Jones on Thursday released his plan to solve California's energy woes and accused Gov. Gray…
May 3, 2001The Associated Press A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed against the state's Public Utilities Commission by California's largest utility,…
May 3, 2001The Associated Press Williams Cos. should have paid California more than the $8 million it was forced to in a settlement with…
May 3, 2001San Jose Mercury News Even as they announce record profits, energy companies from Texas, North Carolina and other states could see a…
May 3, 2001Associated Press State lawmakers approved a bill Thursday to create a public power authority, sending the measure to Gov. Gray Davis for…
May 3, 2001Consumer Group Calls Power Authority the Long Term Energy Solution
May 3, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #36 - May 02, 2001 Deregulation creates a…
May 2, 2001Pasadena Star-News The city is blocking the implementation of a voter-approved political initiative while the City Council decides whether it wants to…
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