Electrocution Deaths Spark New Questions, Legislation at CPUC
State Sen. Jerry Hill is raising questions about whether the California Public Utilities Commission is too cozy with the utilities it regulates. This week, he introduced legislation to shine more light on investigations into utility accidents.
New Bill Would Tighten Lobbying Rules at Coastal Commission
Twenty lawmakers are backing legislation that requires paid lobbyists representing issues before the California Coastal Commission to reveal more about their activities.
As Crews Seal Aliso Canyon Gas Leak, Public Officials Mull How to Prevent Another
Crews for Southern California Gas this week are using concrete to seal up that months-long leak in a well at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage field. Plugging the leak will stop its spew of methane and is a key step to helping thousands of Los Angeles County residents return home. It's also turning attention toward the safety of gas fields in the rest of the state.