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.

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 Getting Higher Again

February 25, 2016 · Mark Reback

<div> 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. The Consumer Watchdog group said Thursday that the switch to the state’s more expensive summer blend of fuel triggered the increase. But the impact will not be as severe in Northern California. Maybe a dime or 20 cents.

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

February 25, 2016 · Mark Reback

According to the warning by a consumer advocate group, a return to the $3-range is imminent. 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. 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.

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 "> SAN DIEGO - If you were enjoying the recent low gas prices across California, brace yourself because you will start paying more again. 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.