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, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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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
Insurance
When we let commerce trump the Constitution
The San Diego Union-Tribune Until recently, the independent judiciary was the last branch of government where the average person could reasonably expect…
Apr 17, 2001
Insurance
When we let commerce trump the Constitution
The San Diego Union-Tribune Until recently, the independent judiciary was the last branch of government where the average person could reasonably expect…
Apr 17, 2001
Privacy
Second panel member resigns
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Supporters of the conflict-of-interest law scoffed at the need for Overturf's resignation, saying the Community Services Commission would…
Apr 17, 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
Insurance
HOME INSURERS SEEK 6.9% HIKE IN CALIF. PREMIUMS
Los Angeles Times California homeowners may be hit with higher insurance rates after two companies--including one of the state's largest insurers--requested premium…
Apr 17, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #33 – Apr 16, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #33 - Apr 16, 2001 The Governor puts…
Apr 16, 2001
Energy
Power company pitches short-term plan for energy crisis
The Associated Press Officials from Reliant Energy Inc., one of the energy companies widely blamed for the power crisis in California, met…
Apr 16, 2001
Energy
Plan to Save Edison Faces Skepticism in Sacramento
No legislative clamor for Davis' bailout dealThe San Francisco Chronicle Gov. Gray Davis may have a hard time persuading skeptical lawmakers to…
Apr 16, 2001
Energy
PG&E sent hard-nosed proposal to Davis demanding no regulation
The Associated Press Pacific Gas and Electric Co. officials demanded the utility be cut free from state regulation and be allowed to…
Apr 16, 2001
Energy
Greed Fuels Energy Crisis
In These Times Deregulation of the energy industry was supposed to bring lower prices through the invisible hand of the free market.…
Apr 16, 2001Oaks Project Condemns City Council’s ‘Indefensible’ Attempts to Delay Voter-Approved Reforms
Citizens Deliver Letter Demanding Council Immediately Implement Conflict of Interest Protections Volunteers with the Oaks Project delivered a letter today to the…
Apr 16, 2001
Energy
PG&E Took Hard Line, Dooming State Talks
Secret plan shows utility demanded less regulationThe San Francisco Chronicle PG&E's bailout talks with Gov. Gray Davis fell apart after the utility…
Apr 15, 2001