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ConsumerWatch: California Lawmakers Crack Down On PUC
SACRAMENTO (KPIX 5) – California lawmakers are moving to rein in the state’s Public Utilities Commission by taking the first steps toward requiring the agency to justify its entire yearly $1.4 billion budget. The move […]
Record $2.25B PG&E Fine Recommended For San Bruno Explosion
The California agency investigating the deadly 2010 gas pipeline explosion in a San Francisco Bay Area neighborhood says Pacific Gas & Electric Co. should pay a $2.25 billion fine for its negligence leading up to the blast.
Fines For San Bruno Pipeline Explosion Likely To Exceed $1B
The California agency investigating a deadly pipeline explosion and the City of San Bruno are set to propose major fines they say Pacific Gas & Electric Co. should pay for its negligence leading up to the blast.
Regulators Drop Cease-And-Desist Orders Against 2 SF Ride-Share Firms
The California Public Utilities Commission announced that it has agreed to suspend a cease-and-desist order against two San Francisco-based companies that use smartphone technology to connect drivers to passengers.
Audit Finds Budget Errors; Faulty Forecasts At State Utilities Commission
An audit of the California Public Utilities Commission found that the agency routinely makes errors in its budget and gives bad fiscal forecasts.
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 Offers $550 Million To Settle Charges In San Bruno Blast
PG&E offered the money as a settlement, but refused to admit that it failed to maintain a safe gas system.
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.
Regulators Determining Who Will Pick Up Tab For PG&E Pipeline Upgrades
The California Public Utilities Commission will decide on Thursday if they will adopt a new plan for repairs and upgrades to gas pipeline system. Their final decision will determine how PG&E shareholders and ratepayers will split the costs.
‘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.
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