Energy

California Ethics Body To Review Governor’s Top Aide Filing

March 25, 2016 · Mark Reback

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's political watchdog said Thursday it is opening an investigation into whether a top aide to Gov. Jerry Brown properly disclosed her stock holdings in Pacific Gas & Electric Corp, but declined to launch an investigation into a more serious allegation that her holdings posed a conflict of interest.

FPPC To Investigate Brownâ€™s Top Aide

March 25, 2016 · Mark Reback

SACRAMENTO — The state’s political watchdog commission will investigate whether a top aide to Gov. Jerry Brown failed to properly disclose her stock in her former employer Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

Top Jerry Brown Aideâ€™s PG&E Stock Disclosure Investigated

March 24, 2016 · Mark Reback

California’s campaign finance watchdog will investigate whether a top aide to Gov. Jerry Brown accurately disclosed the status of her stock holdings in a major utility.

Gasoline Price-Gouging Indications Grow Stronger

March 22, 2016 · Mark Reback

As corporate profit reports rolled in this winter from the gasoline refining industry, the case for gas price gouging grew steadily stronger.

Jerry Brown Aide Had Interest In Siding With PG&E, Group Says

March 15, 2016 · Mark Reback

SACRAMENTO — A consumer group has filed a complaint asserting that a top aide to Gov. Jerry Brown had a financial interest in helping her former employer Pacific Gas and Electric Co. lobby for friendly appointees to the California Public Utilities Commission and influencing legislation that would benefit the firm.

Corruption Allegations Get Closer To Brown

March 15, 2016 · Mark Reback

Gov. Jerry Brown has tried for many months to ignore the growing scent of corruption now afflicting his administration, instead pushing the worldwide battle against climate change even as he virtually ignored the world's largest methane leak while it spewed greenhouse gases for months in his backyard.

Consumer Group Files Formal Complaint Of Conflict Against Gov. Jerry Brown’s Top Aide

March 14, 2016 · Carmen Balber

A consumer advocates group filed a complaint Friday with the state’s ethics agency seeking an investigation into whether a top aide to Gov. Jerry Brown influenced appointments to the state Public Utilities Commission while she owned stock in Pacific Gas & Electric Co., which was seeking utility-friendly decisions.

Group Seeks Ethics Review Of Top Aide To California Governor

March 14, 2016 · Mark Reback

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A former executive of Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. signed an agreement to protect the reputation of the utility as part of a $1 million settlement she reached with PG&E when she left to work as a top aide for the California governor, a consumer group alleged in a complaint filed with the state's political watchdog.

Why Are Gas Prices Rising In California?

February 26, 2016 · Mark Reback

Gas prices are expected to jump on Friday in southern California, but the rest of the country's increase should be more seasonal and incremental. Southern California's gas prices are expected to jump as much as 37 cents per gallon on Friday, but it should not be a bellwether for the nation.

Gas Prices Expected To Soar In Calif. Starting This Weekend

February 26, 2016 · Mark Reback

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- California gas prices have dropped 31 cents in the past month. Over the weekend, they could go up by that much.

Gas Prices Are Expected To Spike In California Soon

February 25, 2016 · Mark Reback

If you were impatiently waiting for the price of gas to drop below $2, summer-blend would like to have a word with you. Gas prices in Southern California are expected to climb 30 cents by Friday, according to advocacy group Consumer Watchdog <a href="http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/02/24/consumer-watchdog-warns-socal-drivers-of-upcoming-gas-price-spike/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in a report on CBS</a>.

Consumer Watchdog Warns Calif. Drivers Of Upcoming Gas Price Spike

February 25, 2016 · Mark Reback

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Gas prices in California are predicted to climb due to a switch to summer blend, according to consumer advocates. Consumer Watchdog says prices will spike 30 cents by Friday, explaining that the Los Angeles wholesale market jumped 52 cents per gallon because of the switch.