California Public Utilities Commission
CPUC Holding Meetings Over 415 Area Code Change
The California Public Utilities Commission is holding public hearings Wednesday and Thursday on plans to add a new area code to the current “415” area code zone.
PG&E Customers To Foot $299 Million In Pipeline Safety Costs
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. rates are set to increase by $299 million to help pay for pipeline inspection and upgrade costs in the wake of the fatal 2010 gas pipeline explosion in a San Francisco Bay area suburb.
‘628’ Area Code May Come To San Francisco, Marin
The California Public Utilities Commission has begun a process that will allow it to add a new area code in the current 415 area code zone.
Proposed Rate Hike Would Nearly Double San Jose Water Bills
The San Jose Water Company has asked state regulators for permission to raise rates 44 percent over the next three years.
SF Taxi Drivers File Suit Against Car Sharing Company Uber
San Francisco cabbies have accused a startup that allows customers to hail limos and cabs with a smartphone app of violating both city and state taxi regulations.
Mitchell Steps Down From PG&E San Bruno Blast Mediation
San Bruno Mayor Jim Ruane is applauding the decision by former Sen. George Mitchell to step away from talks over how much Pacific Gas and Electric should be fined for the deadly 2010 pipeline disaster in his city’s Crestmoor neighborhood.
San Bruno Explosion Survivors Want CPUC President Replaced
Survivors of the 2010 deadly pipeline explosion in San Bruno are asking Gov. Jerry Brown to replace the president of the California Public Utilities Commission.
New 669 Area Code Joins South Bay 408 Region Saturday
The California Public Utilities Commission is reminding South Bay residents that they will have to dial area codes for local calls beginning Saturday.
Mediator Selection In San Bruno Explosion Settlement Talks Draw Mixed Reaction
Former Sen. George Mitchell has been selected by the California Public Utilities Commission to mediate negotiations with PG&E over fines and penalties related to the 2010 gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno.
PG&E Battles With State Regulators Over Who Pays To Improve Pipelines
A judge has tentatively agreed to have customers pay a little more than half the $2.2 billion cost to improve Pacific Gas & Electric Co.’s gas lines.
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