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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, 2001Inland 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, 2001The 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, 2001Los 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, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #33 - Apr 16, 2001 The Governor puts…
Apr 16, 2001The Associated Press Officials from Reliant Energy Inc., one of the energy companies widely blamed for the power crisis in California, met…
Apr 16, 2001No legislative clamor for Davis' bailout dealThe San Francisco Chronicle Gov. Gray Davis may have a hard time persuading skeptical lawmakers to…
Apr 16, 2001The Associated Press Pacific Gas and Electric Co. officials demanded the utility be cut free from state regulation and be allowed to…
Apr 16, 2001In These Times Deregulation of the energy industry was supposed to bring lower prices through the invisible hand of the free market.…
Apr 16, 2001Citizens Deliver Letter Demanding Council Immediately Implement Conflict of Interest Protections Volunteers with the Oaks Project delivered a letter today to the…
Apr 16, 2001San Diego Union Tribune The Legislature returns from spring break today facing what some fear could become a deepening crisis runaway spending…
Apr 15, 2001Secret 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, 2001Sacramento Bee From the start, some consumer groups and lawmakers had doubts about shoring up shaky utility finances through a state purchase…
Apr 15, 2001Sacramento Bee Here's what some California lawmakers see as a trump card in solving the state's energy crisis: Gouge the public, lose…
Apr 13, 2001San Diego Union Tribune Houston's Dynegy Corp. is threatening to stop selling energy from its San Diego plants into the California power…
Apr 13, 2001Consumer Group Asks PUC to Cease Paying Henry Duque's Legal Defense in Action to Remove Him From Office In addition to investing…
Apr 13, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #32 - Apr 12, 2001 APOCALYPSE NOW Unless…
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