Energy
Bailout Watch #35 – May 01, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #35 - May 01, 2001 BUSH TO CALIFORNIA:…
May 1, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Energy
California power supplier settles overcharge suit
The Associated Press Consumer advocates say the $8 million refund a Tulsa-based energy company agreed to pay in a settlement with federal…
May 1, 2001
Insurance
Auto Insurance Seen Returning to Era of Annual Rate Increases
Major insurers, looking to increase profits and citing higher claim costs, seek to raise fees, executive says.Los Angeles Times Californians are heading…
May 1, 2001
Energy
Straight talk about energy crisis? It’s not on a ‘going-forward’ basis
Sacramento Bee Stressful times breed tortured language.
Apr 30, 2001
Energy
NEWSMAKER PROFILE – Nettie Hoge
Taking on power; Consumer advocate revels in uphill battleThe San Francisco Chronicle Given a choice, Nettie Hoge would rather be out in…
Apr 30, 2001
Energy
Oil firms’ profits gush
Critics want to reinstitute price controlsChicago Tribune As the price of gasoline soars, nearing last summer's record levels, oil companies are raking…
Apr 27, 2001
Energy
GNS Special Report
Gannett News Service The deregulatory headaches that have afflicted California in restructuring its electricity supply have produced interesting questions: Question: Why are…
Apr 27, 2001
Energy
GNS Special Report
Gannett News Service Until recently, the concept of "deregulation" commanded great respect in many corners of the nation. But severe woes in…
Apr 27, 2001
Energy
FERC Taken to Task Over Calif. Energy Crisis
The Washington Post Even before President Bush took office, he and his staff were trying keep California's energy crisis a long arm's…
Apr 27, 2001
Insurance
City council won’t enforce Measure A
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin The city will neither enforce Measure A nor file a lawsuit seeking to overturn the conflict-of-interest initiative passed…
Apr 25, 2001
Energy
Governor’s office reveals more details of Edison deal
The Associated Press Hoping to convince lawmakers to support his rescue plan for Southern California Edison, Gov. Gray Davis' staff has disclosed…
Apr 21, 2001
Energy
Utility urges lawmakers to head off bankruptcy
The San Francisco Chronicle Although lawmakers are skeptical of the state's multibillion-dollar deal to acquire the power lines of Southern California Edison,…
Apr 20, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #34 – Apr 19, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #34 - Apr 19, 2001 Whining and Dynegy.…
Apr 19, 2001
Energy
State’s power tab may soon double
Energy Experts predict a daily rate of $150 million this summer, as Davis considers not paying beyond a set rate.The Orange County…
Apr 19, 2001
Insurance
Higher co-payments for CalPERS Health insurance
The giant pension plan deals for smaller jumps in HMO premiums by agreeing to higher co-payments.Orange County Register The California Public Employees'…
Apr 18, 2001Mercury Insurance Proposal to Create “No Claims” Insurance
AB 1488 Would Punish Accident Victims for Filing Legitimate Claims
Apr 18, 2001Legislation to Ban ‘Mercenary’ Signature Gatherers Passes First Assembly Hurdle
Oaks Project Lauds Bill Which Would Eliminate Incentives for Voter Fraud Encouraged by Pay-Per-Signature System AB 980 (Pavley) passed out of the…
Apr 18, 2001
Energy
PG&E Corp. still finds positives amid $4.1 billion fourth-quarter loss
The Associated Press Even as it reported a $4.1 billion fourth-quarter loss Monday, PG&E Corp. still found something to brag about.
Apr 17, 2001