Emails obtained by San José Spotlight show Teresa Alvarado, a regional vice president of the Bay Area's $40 billion power utility, ran meetings three times a week with campaign volunteers to discuss fundraising, endorsements, mail and media strategy for Chavez-Lopez.
Instead of tickets, drivers going 11 miles or more above the speed limit are getting a "courtesy warning notice," with no penalties and no response needed.
I appreciated the column by Loretta Lynch, former president of the California Public Utilities Commission. I was infuriated to read that the current PUC approved billions of dollars more to PG&E without reviewing their needs in a public hearing.
The Portland City Council's recent tentatively voted decision against PGE's proposal to upgrade the transmission line through Forest Park emphasizes the need for careful environmental consideration in urban energy projects.
The Mountain Fire in Ventura County has quickly escalated, leading to over 10,000 evacuations and covering 19,600 acres, with officials optimistic about upcoming weather aiding containment.