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The Associated Press The California Public Utilities Commission recommended emergency rate increases to two cash-starved utilities Wednesday, but only for 90 days…
Jan 3, 2001USA TODAY The myth of electricity deregulation has met reality in California, and the result is a $ 40 billion debacle.
Jan 3, 2001Today, the single greatest public policy mistake in California history - the deregulation of electricity - has become one of its greatest…
Jan 3, 2001Consumers fight back with a Web site and calls for a ballot measure.The Fresno Bee As state officials talk about raising electricity…
Jan 2, 2001Insurance 'Redlining' Upheld by 1st DCADaily Journal Controversial state regulations allowing auto insurance companies to base premiums largely on where drivers live…
Jan 2, 2001Learn more about our work and how you can be a part of California's only permanent citizen lobby.
Jan 1, 2001Propose the TPA for adoption in your town - and ensure your tax dollars are spent in the public's interest and not…
Jan 1, 2001Learn more about the anti-kickback initiatives that Oaks Project volunteers put on the ballot, campaigned for, and passed in five cities across…
Jan 1, 2001Write a letter today to make sure your Assemblymember supports our legislation to ensure TRUTH IN THE INITIATIVE PROCESS
Jan 1, 2001Read the main points of our initiative reform legislation, which will provide voters with more information in the initiative process - from…
Jan 1, 2001EASIER GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES AND INCREASED STAFF ARE IN PLACE, BUT QUESTION REMAINS ABOUT IMPROVED SERVICE.Los Angeles Times After years of neglect, angry…
Jan 1, 2001Additional rate boost likely, cash would go to power suppliersThe San Francisco Chronicle Federal energy regulators have proposed a surcharge on wholesale…
Jan 1, 2001Sacramento Bee A key Assembly committee voted Monday night to support acquiring a five-year option to purchase Southern California Edison's transmission lines…
Jan 1, 2001They fear it may saddle taxpayers with more debtThe San Francisco Chronicle Consumer watchdog groups that have long bird-dogged the utilities on…
Jan 1, 2001The Associated Press Many Californians, struggling with sharply higher gasoline prices and rising electricity rates, found little comfort in President Bush's national…
Jan 1, 2001They insist gifts from industry won't sway themSacramento Bee When the state Legislature begins its new session in earnest this week, the…
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