State California is considering cutting power company profits to historic lows, but bills will barely drop By MALENA CAROLLO CalMatters Nov 25, 2025 With California's electric rates being the second-highest in the nation, the state's utility regulator is considering lowering the payout shar…
Local News Featured Newsom signs major energy, climate package into law By Holly Rusch, Daily Journal staff Updated Oct 22, 2025 Two major energy-related bills authored by state Sen. Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park — one that would enable California’s participation in a region…
State Newsom strikes climate deal By Maya C. Miller, Alejandro Lazo and Jeanne Kuang CalMattersUpdated Sep 12, 2025 California legislative leaders in the wee hours of Wednesday morning reached an agreement with Gov. Gavin Newsom to extend the state’s greenho…
Local News Providers: No electricity-gas collusion Updated Apr 1, 2025 Saying they were driven by market forces, officials of Texas-based natural gas companies told legislators they did not create a virtual monopo…
Local News Calpine predicts profits will skyrocket past expectations Updated Apr 1, 2025 Fast-growing power generator Calpine Corp. disclosed Thursday that it is cashing in on the rising cost of electricity even more than managemen…
Local News PG&E, Edison barred from laying off employees Updated Apr 1, 2025 Warning that proposed layoffs by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and Southern California Edison Co. could slow response time to power outages and…
Local News Thousands turn out for energy-saving appliances, methods Updated Apr 1, 2025 The line for free energy-efficient light bulbs snaked around the block from City Hall and the extravagant energy conservation fair held inside…
Local News Davis offers rebates to ease summer energy demand Updated Apr 1, 2025 Seeking to fend off potential blackouts during California's long, hot summer, Gov. Gray Davis on Tuesday offered rebates to millions of utilit…
Local News Davis: State has tentative deal for Edison grid Updated Apr 1, 2025 After a week of intense closed-door negotiations with utility representatives, Gov. Gray Davis said Friday he has reached an "agreement in pri…