Editorial Calls Action Over California Energy Crisis Losses
A guest editorial laments PG&E collapse and energy price gouging. It criticizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and urges state leaders to protect jobs and service reliability amid California’s ongoing energy crisis. The piece is attributed to Jack McNally, business manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local union in California and Nevada.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Sa Mes Ca
Ecisenvisl
California
California Public Utilities Commission
Jack McNally
Ntional Brotherhood of Electrical
Ene
Nevada
District 30 Update on AB1X25 and PG E bankruptcy risk
Assemblyman Dean Florez led a critique of Sacramento resistance to state purchase of transmission lines. AB1X25 would let PG E SCE and SDG&E issue collateral backed bonds repaid by a 30 year utility tax, keeping assets intact. The measure failed in Energy Cost and Availability with six votes in favor and many abstentions as PG E filed for Chapter 11.
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Dean Florez
Sacramento
Pg&e
Southern California Edison
San Diego Gas & Electric
Assembly
Florez
D-Shafter
Mike Briggs
Clovis
John Campbell
Irvine
Dick Dickerson
Redding
Jenny Oropeza
Long Beach
Juan Vargas
San Diego
Davis
Wall Street
Shafter Youth Ballet Folklorico shines at Danzantes Unidos
Report from Fresno recounts Shafter Youth Ballet Folklorico Trtotiani performing beautifully at the Danzantes Unidos Festival of Folklorico dancers. The group toured, visited Arte Americas, and performed at Warner Theater, supported by parents and Kern County Mental Health grants for costumes and uniforms.
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Shafter
Ballet
Folklorico Trtotiani
the Dancers
Danzantes Unidos
United Dancers
Fresno
Ucla
Arte Americas
Arte Americas Casa de la Cultura
House of Culture
Warner Theater
Dtahoo Canoe Ye Pool
Basienaldhane Wasanennareaiadition
California
Kern County Mental Health
Brandi Root
Shafter Healthy
Cinco de Mayo
Tbs
Water bills and PG E impacts eyed by city council
City officials weigh how PG E rate increases will affect city services including water, sewer, streets, police, and community corrections. Final utility rates are not set by the California Public Utility Commission yet, and different rate schedules for water wells, residential, and agricultural use complicate projections. The next council meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 17.
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Pg&e
California Public Utility Commission
City weighs water rate hikes amid rising PG&E costs
City manager John Guinn to report at April 17 council meeting on PG&E impacts and possible increases to water and sewer rates. Public records available at City Hall. residents encouraged to attend and stay informed during California energy times.
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Pg&e
Shafter City
John Guinn
City Hall
City
Pacific Avenue
California
Shafter Chamber News Highlights Local Events and Support
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce reports on community programs including Teen Challenge and the Three Nights of Recovery at the Veterans Hall, Turning Point, and Jesus Saves Church meetings. A Shafter Circus on April 17 and May Festival on May 19 are announced along with a busy summer lineup. Community leaders promote drug rehabilitation and a strong support system.
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Shafter
Veteran’s Hall
South Shafter Avenue
Jesus Saves Church
Steve
Lori Symore
Santos
Shafter Circus
Shandy
Shae
R.C
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East Lerdo Highway
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Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O. Box
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Margaret Baker
Diane Givens
Lerdo Highway
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