Energy
Davis at Fund-Raiser as His Bill Languishes
Critics say he should have been at CapitolThe San Francisco Chronicle While the Assembly struggled -- and failed -- to pass a…
Mar 24, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Energy
Bombshell Warning on Power Cost
Spending may double and rates skyrocket, governor's office tells LegislatureThe San Francisco Chronicle Top Davis administration officials told lawmakers yesterday that the…
Mar 24, 2001$87/Month Energy Rate Increases Under Davis Plan
Governor's Giveaway Invites Public Backlash, Say Consumer Advocates
Mar 24, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #24 – Mar 23, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #24 - Mar 23, 2001 Killing the goose…
Mar 24, 2001
Energy
ISO estimates price-fixing cost to consumers to be $6.2 billion
The San Diego Union-Tribune California's power grid managers said yesterday that energy company price fixing over a recent 10-month period has cost…
Mar 23, 2001
Energy
ESTIMATE OF POSSIBLE OVERCHARGES FOR ELECTRICITY RISES TO $6.3 BILLION
GRID OPERATOR SAYS IT HAS NOT ASSESSED HOW MUCH SHOULD BE REFUNDED. PRODUCERS DENY THAT THEY HAVE PROFITEERED.Los Angeles Times California's power…
Mar 23, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #23 – Mar 22, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #23 - Mar 22, 2001 Wake up and…
Mar 23, 2001
Energy
Out-of-state generators question power regulators’ authority
The Associated Press At least three major out-of-state electricity generators are challenging the authority of the California Public Utilities Commission to investigate…
Mar 22, 2001
Energy
Calif. Overcharged $6.2B for Power
Associated Press California intensified scrutiny of soaring power prices Thursday, with grid managers accusing wholesalers of overcharging $6.2 billion and the state…
Mar 22, 2001
Insurance
CALIFORNIA INSURERS FIGHT FOR USE OF ZIP CODES AS UNDERWRITING CRITERIA
BestWire Insurance companies have asked the California Supreme Court not to review the use of ZIP codes in underwriting auto insurance policies.
Mar 22, 2001
Healthcare
Arbitration records sealed
Sacramento Bee The California Department of Managed Health Care has denied a consumer group's petition to make public the records of HMO…
Mar 22, 2001
Privacy
Arbitration data to stay private, health czar rules
The San Diego Union-Tribune Saying he lacks the authority, the state's managed-care czar has denied a petition by consumer advocate groups to…
Mar 22, 2001FTCR Calls on Governor to Exercise Market Power of His Own,
Consumer Group Says Legislature Should Rule Out Consumer Rate Increases
Mar 22, 2001
Energy
Energy Mess II: This one belongs to the governor
Sacramento Bee Gov. Gray Davis' recent statement that if he'd wanted to raise electricity rates he could have fixed California's energy mess…
Mar 21, 2001
Energy
EDITORIAL; LIGHTS OUT, SACRAMENTO
THE STATE CAN'T EVEN IDENTIFY ITS ELECTRICITY PROBLEMS, LET ALONE FIX THEMThe Daily News of Los Angeles FOR the past three months,…
Mar 21, 2001Citizens Pass Tough Campaign Reform While Senate Leaders Water Down McCain Bill
Volunteers Ready to Comment on Multi-City California Initiative Victories for Nation's Strongest Campaign Reform As the Senate has begun to amend, and…
Mar 21, 2001CA Department Of Managed Health Care Denies Consumer Group Petition
HMO Czar Called Upon To Sponsor Legislation To Correct Problems California's HMO regulator has denied a petition by the Foundation for Taxpayer…
Mar 21, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #22 – Mar 20, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #22 - Mar 20, 2001 The sleeping giant…
Mar 21, 2001