Energy
Bailout Watch #19 – Mar 07, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #19 - Mar 07, 2001 $7 billion for…
Mar 8, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Volunteers Win in Fight for Clean Government
Campaigns Demonstrate Statewide Desire for Campaign Reform l?NI¼ celebrated a victory for clean government at the polls Tuesday when voters adopted the…
Mar 7, 2001
Energy
State Taxpayers In Dark on Details Of Energy Deal
The San Francisco Chronicle Few people would purchase a car simply because the dealer said, "Trust me, it's a great deal." Yet…
Mar 7, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #18 – Mar 06, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #18 - Mar 06, 2001 Would you agree…
Mar 7, 2001
Energy
STATE TIES DOWN DEAL FOR POWER
The Daily News of Los Angeles Gov. Gray Davis said Monday a new package of contracts to buy power will only provide…
Mar 6, 2001
Energy
For Gov. Davis, Worst Fear Is Electricity Ballot Initiative
Wall Street Journal Gov. Gray Davis was briefly diverted from worries about the state's energy crisis when an unexpected guest, former Carmel…
Mar 6, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #17 – Mar 05, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #17 - Mar 05, 2001 Governor Davis assures…
Mar 6, 2001
Energy
NO POWER FOR THE PEOPLE
In These Times It's hard to find anyone these days who would disagree with California Gov. Gray Davis' declaration that the state's…
Mar 5, 2001
Energy
CALIFORNIA’S BITTER BAILOUT
Davis' power plan will cost taxpayers billionsBusiness Week Ten months into California's power crisis, a solution of sorts seems closer.
Mar 5, 2001
Healthcare
California Court Upholds Patient’s Right to Sue an H.M.O.
The New York Times In a decision that makes it easier for Medicare patients to sue their health maintenance organizations, the California…
Mar 4, 2001
Energy
San Francisco, Calif.-Based Utility Borrows Funds
San Jose Mercury News In an announcement that infuriated some consumer advocates and lawmakers Friday, PG&E Corp. said it had borrowed $…
Mar 3, 2001
Energy
PG&E used $1 billion loan to pay $116 million dividend to stockholders
Contra Costa Times PG&E Corp. used part of a $1 billion loan, which closed Friday, to pay a $116 million dividend to…
Mar 3, 2001
Privacy
Measure A: Yes
EditorialClaremont Courier There exists no greater challenge to the quality of our political behavior than the role of money in election campaigns.…
Mar 3, 2001
Energy
Consumer advocates criticize parent company’s loan deal
The Associated Press Consumer advocates are criticizing a deal under which Pacific Gas & Electric's parent company borrowed $1 billion to pay…
Mar 3, 2001
Energy
California to set aside another $500 million to buy power
The Associated Press State officials say they will set aside another $500 million to keep electricity crackling across California, bringing the cost…
Mar 3, 2001
Insurance
State Insurance Chief Defends Criteria for Auto Policies
He asks court not to hear case challenging rules using zip codes to help set ratesSan Francisco Chronicle Siding with his GOP…
Mar 2, 2001
Energy
Cost to buy electric lines draws flak
Copley News Service The $2.76 billion price tag assigned by Gov. Gray Davis to the purchase of Southern California Edison's transmission lines…
Mar 2, 2001