FERC and PUC move to keep California energy prices high
Thomas D. Elias argues FERC and the California PUC are expanding price supports for generators and utilities, ensuring high wholesale rates linger. FERC raises the price cap to 250 per megawatt hour, while the PUC considers using ratepayer funds to bail out Southern California Edison and PG&E, triggering renewed consumer frustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FERC
PAC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
PUC
State Public Utilities Commission
California
Gray Davis
Mirant
Duke Power
Dynegy
Sempra
Douglas Heller
The
Foundation For Taxpayer and Consumer Rights
Bush Administration
Enrons
Public Utilities Commission
Loretta Lynch
Southern California Edison Co
Pacific Gas & Electric Co
Kiwanis Event Highlights Candy Wilson and Melissa Parten
John Stockton chaired the Kiwanis meeting introducing Candy Wilson and Melissa Parten as guest speakers. Candy, raised in Shafter and now living in Wasco, talked about her baton group started in 1978, expanding to cheerleading and tumbling with about 130 students from third grade to high school. The group competes across Kern County and as far as Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stockton
Candy Wilson
Melissa Parten
Candy
Shafter
Candy Paul
Wasco
Kern County
Florida
Political views on fattening foods and government funding
The column argues governments profit from fast food through lawsuits and settlements, noting tobacco ties and potential future wins for fast food. It questions conflicts of interest, questions church and God liability, and laments personal diet plans while urging legal action. It also covers community programs and Wasco Performing Arts involvement and Water Safety kit fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Tobacco
Orange County
Florida
America
Jenny Craig
Jack Lalanne
Wasco
Candy
Amy McDaniel
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Daniel Knapp
Sunny Scofield
Salvation Army
Wasco Perform
Ing Arts
Central Valley
Chrysler
Concord
Dodge Intrepides
Dodge Dakota
Toyota Tacoma
Lincoln Navigator
Chevrolet
Itsubishi
CHEVY
Cavalier
VW Beetle
MAZDA
Mercury Villager
GMC
Sonoma
Hyundai Elantra
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