Energy

Corruption Allegations Get Closer To Brown

March 15, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p>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.  <br />

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

March 14, 2016  ·  Carmen Balber

<p>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.</p>

Group Seeks Ethics Review Of Top Aide To California Governor

March 14, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p><span class="dateline">SACRAMENTO, Calif. --</span> 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.</p>

Why Are Gas Prices Rising In California?

February 26, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p><b>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.</b></p> <p>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.</p>

Gas Prices Expected To Soar In Calif. Starting This Weekend

February 26, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

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

Gas Prices Getting Higher Again

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<div> <p>Gas prices are inching higher in the Bay Area, but just be thankful you don’t have to fill-up in Southern California where prices could jump 37 cents a gallon this weekend.</p> <p>The Consumer Watchdog group said Thursday that the switch to the state’s more expensive summer blend of fuel triggered the increase.</p> <p>But the impact will not be as severe in Northern California. Maybe a dime or 20 cents.</p>

Fill Up Now! Gas Prices Near Palm Desert Could Skyrocket by Weekend

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p><strong>According to the warning by a consumer advocate group, a return to the $3-range is imminent.</strong></p> <p>Gas prices are about to soar dramatically, possibly increasing by 30 cents a gallon by the weekend, consumer advocates and an industry expert said Thursday.</p> <p>The increases are tied to the forthcoming switch to summer-blend gasoline, which is designed to reduce pollution in warmer weather and costs more to produce. Wholesale prices jumped 51 or 52 cents a gallon this week because of the summer-blend issue, they said.</p>

Didn’t Gas Prices Just Go Down? Expect Hike Soon

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<div class="js-pagination" data-maxpages="1"> <div class="story__content__body p402_premium story__content__body "> <p>SAN DIEGO - If you were enjoying the recent low gas prices across California, brace yourself because you will start paying more again.</p> <p>The nonprofit group <a href="http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/newsrelease/consumer-watchdog-tells-so-cal-drivers-fill-now-gas-prices-rise-quickly-major-refiners-s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Consumer Watchdog</a> warned Souther California drivers on Thursday that they would be facing sticker shock at the gas pumps beginning this weekend.</p>

Gas Prices Expected To Jump 30 Cent Throughout California In March

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<div>The hike starts this weekend in Southern California, but the effects will spread to Northern California soon.</div> <div> </div> <div>Caroline Martin typically spent 75 bucks to fill up her SUV.  "That's a big fortune especially if you're on a budget," said Martin.</div> <div> </div> <div>Consumer Watchdog said we're in for a big change.</div> <div> </div> <div>"We're warning all California drivers to fuel up as soon as possible," said Consumer Watchdog president Jaime Court.</div> <div> </div>

California Gas Prices Expected To Jump Overnight, Possibly 30 Cents By Weekend

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p>The slide in California’s gasoline prices could abruptly end Friday, with prices possibly jumping 30 cents a gallon due to seasonal changes in the state’s refinery operations, a consumer advocacy group predicted Thursday.</p> <p>“The move marks an end to fire-sale prices on remaining winter stocks” of gasoline, Consumer Watchdog said.</p> <p>Prices often climb in California this time of year because refineries switch from the winter blend of fuel to the more expensive summer blend required in the state.</p>

Gas Prices Are Expected To Spike In California Soon

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p>If you were impatiently waiting for the price of gas to drop below $2, summer-blend would like to have a word with you.</p> <p>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>.</p>

Consumer Watchdog Warns Calif. Drivers Of Upcoming Gas Price Spike

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p><strong>LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com)</strong> — Gas prices in California are predicted to climb due to a switch to summer blend, according to consumer advocates.</p> <p>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.</p>