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Californians Getting Gouged At The Gas Pump

Submitted by Eddie Barrera on Fri, 04/10/2015 - 15:00

Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court with radio host Norman Goldman discuss the reasons for the volatility of gas prices and how Californians have been paying extra to the big oil companies.

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State Toxic Regulator Improperly Approved Irwindale Hazardous Waste Permit

Submitted by Liza Tucker on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 15:02

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) approved a permit for a hazardous waste facility in violation of Irwindale’s zoning rules, wrote residents and environmental advocates in a letter urging city officials to overturn the decision when the city council meets tomorrow.

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Tom Steyer and Consumer Watchdog Call On Legislators To Make Oil Company Executives Answer For February’s $550 Million Gas Price Spike

Submitted by Liza Tucker on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 15:02
Business leader, philanthropist and climate activist Tom Steyer and Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court asked California lawmakers to subpoena oil industry executives to explain why California’s gasoline market is structured for shortages and volatility.
 

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Jamie Court testifies at the California State Senate - March 24 2015

Submitted by Eddie Barrera on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 15:00

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PG&E Proposal Will Monopolize Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Central and Northern CA at Ratepayer Expense

Submitted by Liza Tucker on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 15:02

The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) should reject a PG&E proposal to monopolize electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure on grounds that it will raise costs for ratepayers while stifling innovation. PG&E has proposed to charge ratepayers to install 25,100 EV charging stations, whether or not they are EV drivers.

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