Becerra claims Steyer is being hypocritical regarding his ties to the utility company.
California Gubernatorial Race Heats Up Xavier Becerra, the Democratic candidate for California governor and former Secretary of Health and Human Services, is intensifying his campaign by targeting opponent Tom Steyer, a billionaire, over his perceived connections to Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). During the Memorial Day weekend, Becerra’s promotional account criticized Steyer for hypocrisy, […]
85-year-old helps stop suspected kidnapper pretending to be a utility worker in Oregon, according to police
An alert 85-year-old man managed to subdue a suspect impersonating a utility worker who attempted to kidnap a woman, according to authorities. Matthew Hochley Aranda, 42, a transient from the Medford area, was indicted by a Jackson County grand jury on May 14 for ten charges related to the alarming incident that took place on […]
85-year-old Oregon man prevents attempted kidnapping by someone pretending to be a utility worker
Elderly Man Foils Kidnapping Attempt in Oregon An elderly man is being recognized as a local hero for risking his safety to stop an attempted kidnapping outside his home in Oregon. The 85-year-old Good Samaritan, whose name hasn’t been disclosed, rushed out of his mobile home in the Medford area earlier this month after hearing […]
Mets have discovered a valuable utility pitcher in Tobias Myers
PHOENIX — Tobias Myers is truly a versatile player for the Mets, though not in the traditional sense. He’s not bouncing between different positions; instead, he’s a pitcher who can adapt to multiple roles. This season, he’s already been tapped as an opener, used as a long reliever, and even as a setup man. Most […]
Large utility provider will not disconnect power for unpaid bills when temperatures reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
Arizona’s Power Company Agrees to Settlement Over Thermal Outages Arizona’s largest utility, Arizona Public Services (APS), has reached a settlement of $7 million to resolve a lawsuit that arose partly due to the death of an 82-year-old woman during a power outage in 2024. The Attorney General, Chris Mays, announced that the company has agreed […]
$1.4 trillion in utility investments for AI data centers may increase electric bills: study
U.S. Power Companies Plan Major Investment in Power Grid U.S. power companies are set to invest a staggering $1.4 trillion in the power grid to accommodate the growing demands of data centers. However, this could result in higher electricity bills for consumers, according to a recent study. Approximately 51 investor-owned utility companies are planning substantial […]
The surprising impact of wildfires on California residents’ utility costs — and it’s set to increase.
California’s ongoing wildfires have led to an average increase of $41 in electricity bills for customers of the state’s largest utility. This is just one more way the devastating fires are affecting everyday life. According to a recent report, Pacific Gas & Electric clients see a 19% spike in costs, while Southern California Edison and […]
GOP challenges Hochul’s climate law as New Yorkers deal with rising utility costs
House Republicans in New York are stepping up their efforts to pressure Governor Kathy Hochul over rising utility costs in the state. Led by Rep. Mike Lawler, they’re urging her to scrap the 2019 climate change legislation, mentioning the “high” energy prices New Yorkers are facing. In a letter to Hochul, the lawmakers highlighted that […]
Bronx residents in Assembly Speaker Heastie’s area express frustration over rising utility costs as Democrats resist Hochul’s adjustments to the climate law aimed at saving money.
Utility bills are on the rise. Residents in the Bronx, within Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s district, expressed frustration on Monday regarding skyrocketing utility costs, coinciding with a clash in the state Legislature over Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to delay mandates from New York’s contentious climate change law. This dissatisfaction arises as lawmakers, spearheaded by Heastie […]
Swalwell Receives $113K from California Utility Company While Promising to Lower Rates
Swalwell’s Energy Funding and Promises Representative Eric Swalwell from California has made a public commitment to reduce high energy costs if elected governor. However, he has reportedly garnered substantial financial support from Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Swalwell, who has pledged to “stop massive utility rate increases,” is said to have received over $113,000 […]