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Redding utility proposes 6% electric-rate increases in 2027 and 2028

Redding utility proposes 6% electric-rate increases in 2027 and 2028

The updated plan would begin with the Jan. 1, 2027 billing cycle and expand eligibility for the Residential Energy Discount program, but the City Council has not approved it.

The Sidekick12 days ago
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DWR reports up to 3,079 MW in emergency natural-gas reserves for extreme events

DWR reports up to 3,079 MW in emergency natural-gas reserves for extreme events

The California Department of Water Resources says the resources are normally offline and would be activated only when needed; the agency expects to provide its next quarterly update in early 2027.

The Sidekick12 days ago
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CEC packet proposes $3.15 million sulfur-thermal-storage demonstration in Woodland

CEC packet proposes $3.15 million sulfur-thermal-storage demonstration in Woodland

The proposed EPIC-funded project would test whether stored electricity can provide process heat at Pacific Coast Producers’ tomato-processing facility, with results subject to independent measurement.

The Sidekick12 days ago
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CEC packet proposes $10.3 million for school-bus charging, leaves 32-port site unnamed

CEC packet proposes $10.3 million for school-bus charging, leaves 32-port site unnamed

The proposed Highland Electric Fleets agreement would fund at least 119 fast-charging ports across four named school districts and an unidentified site, but the packet does not show a final vote.

The Sidekick12 days ago
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California approves $2.93 million grant for LAUSD electric school-bus charging depot

California approves $2.93 million grant for LAUSD electric school-bus charging depot

The project will add 32 60-kilowatt fast-charging ports at the Newman Nutrition Center, including 16 capable of sending power back to the grid.

The Sidekick13 days ago
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California EV funding, charging targets face scrutiny at joint legislative hearing

California EV funding, charging targets face scrutiny at joint legislative hearing

State officials reported $271 million in EV incentive funding, nearly 12,000 My First EV incentives and a revised 2030 need for 614,000 public and multifamily charging points.

The Sidekick13 days ago
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CEC staff recommend approval of 18 public-utility renewable compliance reports

CEC staff recommend approval of 18 public-utility renewable compliance reports

The presentation says seven utilities had procurement-target deficits, but it does not identify the utilities or document a final commission vote.

The Sidekick13 days ago
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CARB weighs additional emissions rules as federal actions threaten California’s reduction plans

CARB weighs additional emissions rules as federal actions threaten California’s reduction plans

At a legislative hearing, a CARB official said the agency is examining indirect-source rules and other strategies while defending oversight of its heavy-duty incentive program.

The Sidekick13 days ago
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CEC considers $3.36 million cyber-resilient virtual power plant project in San Leandro

CEC considers $3.36 million cyber-resilient virtual power plant project in San Leandro

The proposed EPIC grant to DER Security Corp. would test utility-connected residential and commercial energy resources, cybersecurity and community-informed grid services.

The Sidekick14 days ago
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California regulators approve new LifeLine wireless tiers, cut activation reimbursement

California regulators approve new LifeLine wireless tiers, cut activation reimbursement

The CPUC approved three no-copay wireless plans with up to 20 gigabytes of data while reducing activation reimbursement to $15 per participant per year.

The Sidekick15 days ago
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CPUC expands high-fire-threat districts, rejects SCE’s proposed removals

CPUC expands high-fire-threat districts, rejects SCE’s proposed removals

The commission added 47 areas covering about 208 square miles and denied SCE’s request to remove 61 areas, citing an insufficient record that wildfire risk had declined.

The Sidekick15 days ago
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CPUC rejects SDG&E request to leave regional energy-efficiency programs

CPUC rejects SDG&E request to leave regional energy-efficiency programs

The commission voted 4-1 to keep SDG&E as administrator, while leaving broader questions about program costs and future administration for other proceedings.

The Sidekick15 days ago
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Shasta supervisors adopt fire master plan, seek station-consolidation recommendations

Shasta supervisors adopt fire master plan, seek station-consolidation recommendations

The board approved the plan unanimously and voted 4-1 to direct Fire Chief Sean O’Hara to bring back possible station-consolidation or closure recommendations before budget hearings.

The Sidekick17 days ago
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Shasta supervisors seek fire-station consolidation or closure recommendations before budget hearings

Shasta supervisors seek fire-station consolidation or closure recommendations before budget hearings

The board adopted a long-range fire plan and directed the fire chief to identify possible station changes as officials cited funding, staffing and volunteer challenges.

The Sidekick17 days ago
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State Personnel Board hears allegation of long-vacant Oceano Dunes superintendent post

State Personnel Board hears allegation of long-vacant Oceano Dunes superintendent post

An email read during the board’s Oct. 16 meeting alleged acting assignments began in 2017 while the position remained vacant for nearly a decade. The available record does not establish the claim or show board action.

The Sidekick16 days ago
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LA28’s cultural promises have public price tags, but its Cultural Olympiad budget remains undisclosed

LA28’s cultural promises have public price tags, but its Cultural Olympiad budget remains undisclosed

Los Angeles has outlined a $15 million-to-$40 million public Host City Cultural Program, while LA28 has not published a dollar total for its separate Cultural Olympiad as Games security and reimbursement costs remain unsettled.

The Sidekick17 days ago
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Shasta County approves staged forgiveness of Hill Country clinic loan despite unresolved date error

Shasta County approves staged forgiveness of Hill Country clinic loan despite unresolved date error

Supervisors rejected immediate forgiveness for the $300,000 CDBG-backed note and approved $100,000 in conditional relief annually through 2029, while an amendment contains an impossible date range for its $200,000 tier.

The Sidekick17 days ago
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Great Oaks Water rate case moves toward November hearing; CPUC fact sheet lists $325,060 annual impact

Great Oaks Water rate case moves toward November hearing; CPUC fact sheet lists $325,060 annual impact

The active cost-of-capital proceeding has set an evidentiary hearing and briefing deadlines, while an archived hearing summary contains an unverified $25,000 figure that conflicts with official customer materials.

The Sidekick17 days ago
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Big Bear customers challenge Bear Valley Electric’s proposed 31.89% rate increase

Big Bear customers challenge Bear Valley Electric’s proposed 31.89% rate increase

The CPUC is reviewing Bear Valley Electric Service’s request for staged increases through 2030 after customers questioned wildfire spending, outages, fees and affordability at an Oct. 13 hearing.

The Sidekick17 days ago
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LA28 outlines Cultural Olympiad access plans as California lawmakers press for local participation

LA28 outlines Cultural Olympiad access plans as California lawmakers press for local participation

The organizing committee says it plans an early-2027 application portal, a public cultural calendar and map, ticket-cost assistance and 16 Olympic and Paralympic posters, while lawmakers seek clearer commitments for local and underserved communities.

The Sidekick17 days ago
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Shasta County’s Recovery First proposal remains unresolved in available records

Shasta County’s Recovery First proposal remains unresolved in available records

An archived draft includes adoption language and proposed Recovery Impact Statements, but its vote fields are blank and county records reviewed here do not show that the measure took effect.

The Sidekick17 days ago
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Shasta supervisors do not advance Plummer’s Recovery First resolution

Shasta supervisors do not advance Plummer’s Recovery First resolution

A motion to bring the draft back in final form for November consideration received no second at the Oct. 13 Board of Supervisors meeting.

The Sidekick17 days ago
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Cal Advocates urges CPUC to cut Great Oaks Water’s requested return to 8.05%

Cal Advocates urges CPUC to cut Great Oaks Water’s requested return to 8.05%

The consumer office says its lower recommendation could save Great Oaks customers about $61,000 a year, but the commission has not voted on the utility’s 2027-30 cost-of-capital case.

The Sidekick17 days ago
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Redding police receive $355,000 grant for DUI, speeding and distracted-driving enforcement

Redding police receive $355,000 grant for DUI, speeding and distracted-driving enforcement

The California-funded program will run through September 2027 and support a full-time DUI officer, checkpoints, patrols, traffic-safety education and officer training.

The Sidekick20 days ago
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