Listening to Alice Reynolds of the CPUC talk and she just showed this cartoon which is a keeper:
October 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Listening to Alice Reynolds of the CPUC talk and she just showed this cartoon which is a keeper:
this California amendment, broadly supported by Dems, would strip CPUC authority over broadband at a time CPUC is making inroads on affordability.
It's being sold as a way to keep the CPUC focused on electricity affordability, but based on conversations I've had all week I suspect it's an AT&T op
It's being sold as a way to keep the CPUC focused on electricity affordability, but based on conversations I've had all week I suspect it's an AT&T op
Proposed amendment would require the CPUC to consider affordability when setting utility rates
A proposal that would allow voters to dramatically reshape the California Public Utilities Commission by amending the state’s constitution has made it halfway through the legislative process in Sacram...
www.mercurynews.com
May 27, 2026 at 3:09 PM
this California amendment, broadly supported by Dems, would strip CPUC authority over broadband at a time CPUC is making inroads on affordability.
It's being sold as a way to keep the CPUC focused on electricity affordability, but based on conversations I've had all week I suspect it's an AT&T op
It's being sold as a way to keep the CPUC focused on electricity affordability, but based on conversations I've had all week I suspect it's an AT&T op
fired a whistle blower on the CPUC too
September 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM
fired a whistle blower on the CPUC too
You should probably constantly harass CPUC to kill SDGE
September 25, 2026 at 2:11 PM
You should probably constantly harass CPUC to kill SDGE
Every California regulatory agency hates public transit: Coastal Commission, CPUC, local building codes, Beverly Hills City Council; the list is endless!
May 11, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Every California regulatory agency hates public transit: Coastal Commission, CPUC, local building codes, Beverly Hills City Council; the list is endless!
They simply shouldn't do this, and the state regulator (CPUC) needs to establish an effective disincentive.
Waymo blocking the bike lane on 2nd St in San Francisco
April 30, 2025 at 5:15 AM
They simply shouldn't do this, and the state regulator (CPUC) needs to establish an effective disincentive.
Nah, us Californian's know Newsom's just another corporate democrat. Look at what he's done with PG&E and the CPUC.
January 23, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Nah, us Californian's know Newsom's just another corporate democrat. Look at what he's done with PG&E and the CPUC.
Almost half the Waymos on California streets are driving around empty. They're either waiting for the next customer or en route for a pickup.
If robotaxis scale, anything close to that level of deadheading would create crushing gridlock.
www.thedriverlessdigest.com/p/what-cpuc-...
If robotaxis scale, anything close to that level of deadheading would create crushing gridlock.
www.thedriverlessdigest.com/p/what-cpuc-...
November 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Almost half the Waymos on California streets are driving around empty. They're either waiting for the next customer or en route for a pickup.
If robotaxis scale, anything close to that level of deadheading would create crushing gridlock.
www.thedriverlessdigest.com/p/what-cpuc-...
If robotaxis scale, anything close to that level of deadheading would create crushing gridlock.
www.thedriverlessdigest.com/p/what-cpuc-...
Over at the Institute for Local Self Reliance I wrote about how California Democrats are trying to neuter the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) oversight of broadband at a time when the agency is just starting to do some excellent work on broadband affordability
California Assembly Member Moves to Strip CPUC Broadband Oversight, Undermine Affordability Efforts | Welcome to Community Networks
The California State Assembly recently voted 67-1 to strip telecom oversight authority away from the CPUC and shift it to a more easily-lobbied state legislature – and an as-yet-undefined state broadb...
communitynetworks.org
June 1, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Over at the Institute for Local Self Reliance I wrote about how California Democrats are trying to neuter the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) oversight of broadband at a time when the agency is just starting to do some excellent work on broadband affordability
The truth is that San Francisco municipalizing their electricity system and breaking off from PG&E doesn't hurt anyone in the rest of California. PG&E's business hurts people in California. The lack of CPUC action to effectively regulate PG&E hurts the people of California.
June 20, 2026 at 2:51 AM
The truth is that San Francisco municipalizing their electricity system and breaking off from PG&E doesn't hurt anyone in the rest of California. PG&E's business hurts people in California. The lack of CPUC action to effectively regulate PG&E hurts the people of California.
FERC, NJ BPU, CPUC
May 1, 2026 at 1:36 PM
FERC, NJ BPU, CPUC
PG&E is having a massive outage in San Francisco. Waymo robots aren't handling the traffic light outages well. Cell service is also out is some places.
No surprise as Waymo robots & cell have repeatedly failed during power outages.
CPUC regulates both Waymo and PG&E (Profit Greed & Explosions).
No surprise as Waymo robots & cell have repeatedly failed during power outages.
CPUC regulates both Waymo and PG&E (Profit Greed & Explosions).
December 21, 2025 at 1:32 AM
PG&E is having a massive outage in San Francisco. Waymo robots aren't handling the traffic light outages well. Cell service is also out is some places.
No surprise as Waymo robots & cell have repeatedly failed during power outages.
CPUC regulates both Waymo and PG&E (Profit Greed & Explosions).
No surprise as Waymo robots & cell have repeatedly failed during power outages.
CPUC regulates both Waymo and PG&E (Profit Greed & Explosions).
me screaming constantly about the CPUC
thank you Coyote for not making me feel insane.
thank you Coyote for not making me feel insane.
At home in the dark during SF’s massive blackout last month, as journalist @idamoj.bsky.social scrambled to save food, she also wondered how we got here.
It’s too simple to cast PG&E as the only villain, she argues: Why aren’t we talking about the CPUC? www.coyotemedia.org/in-the-dark-...
It’s too simple to cast PG&E as the only villain, she argues: Why aren’t we talking about the CPUC? www.coyotemedia.org/in-the-dark-...
In the Dark: Who’s Really to Blame for the Great SF Blackout?
‘The fish rots from the head,’ says one expert — and the smell is coming from the governor’s mansion.
www.coyotemedia.org
January 16, 2026 at 7:41 PM
me screaming constantly about the CPUC
thank you Coyote for not making me feel insane.
thank you Coyote for not making me feel insane.
their sales reps refuse to sell new copper service even though they're required by law, so I filed an informal CPUC complaint against AT&T, we'll see if they actually follow through.
okay retro tech folks, I've been reading about this and I wanna know:
I am in a space where AT&T is *legally required* to provide me with a copper landline.
if I want to get one, where would I sign up for this?
www.govtech.com/policy/calif...
I am in a space where AT&T is *legally required* to provide me with a copper landline.
if I want to get one, where would I sign up for this?
www.govtech.com/policy/calif...
California, AT&T Square Off Over Landline Service Requirement
Telecommunications giant AT&T, which was stymied last year by state regulators in its bid to drop landline service to its California customers, is now taking its case to the Legislature in Sacrame...
www.govtech.com
August 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
their sales reps refuse to sell new copper service even though they're required by law, so I filed an informal CPUC complaint against AT&T, we'll see if they actually follow through.
Meet the CPUC at the University of the Pacific Career Expo tomorrow (2/19) in #Stockton! Explore internships and careers in engineering, analysis, law, IT, consumer assistance, and more. Discover how you can help protect consumers and shape California’s future.
www.cpuc.ca.gov/events-and-m...
#CPUC
www.cpuc.ca.gov/events-and-m...
#CPUC
February 18, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Meet the CPUC at the University of the Pacific Career Expo tomorrow (2/19) in #Stockton! Explore internships and careers in engineering, analysis, law, IT, consumer assistance, and more. Discover how you can help protect consumers and shape California’s future.
www.cpuc.ca.gov/events-and-m...
#CPUC
www.cpuc.ca.gov/events-and-m...
#CPUC
I’m sure PG&E will squash this via CPUC. Why don’t you investigate the CPUC for gutting solar and raising prices for electricity. I appreciate your efforts but try going after the root cause
June 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM
I’m sure PG&E will squash this via CPUC. Why don’t you investigate the CPUC for gutting solar and raising prices for electricity. I appreciate your efforts but try going after the root cause
im here for cpuc slander
At home in the dark during SF’s massive blackout last month, as journalist @idamoj.bsky.social scrambled to save food, she also wondered how we got here.
It’s too simple to cast PG&E as the only villain, she argues: Why aren’t we talking about the CPUC? www.coyotemedia.org/in-the-dark-...
It’s too simple to cast PG&E as the only villain, she argues: Why aren’t we talking about the CPUC? www.coyotemedia.org/in-the-dark-...
In the Dark: Who’s Really to Blame for the Great SF Blackout?
‘The fish rots from the head,’ says one expert — and the smell is coming from the governor’s mansion.
www.coyotemedia.org
January 16, 2026 at 8:24 PM
im here for cpuc slander
Several Democrats are trying to neuter California Utilities Commission Oversight (CPUC) of broadband giants like AT&T just as the regulator had started pushing policy that ensures broadband in the state is affordable
I'm sure any benefits to AT&T are entirely coincidental tho
I'm sure any benefits to AT&T are entirely coincidental tho
“My internet bill is too cheap,” said nobody ever.
Yet @asmtasha.bsky.social wants to hobble the CA Public Utilities Commission’s oversight at a time when the federal government has abandoned protecting broadband consumers.
prospect.org/2026/06/08/c...
Yet @asmtasha.bsky.social wants to hobble the CA Public Utilities Commission’s oversight at a time when the federal government has abandoned protecting broadband consumers.
prospect.org/2026/06/08/c...
A California Democrat Is Trying to Gut the State’s Broadband Watchdog - The American Prospect
The state’s Public Utilities Commission has been a national leader in making broadband affordable for low-income families. Assemblymember Tasha Boerner wants to end that.
prospect.org
June 9, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Several Democrats are trying to neuter California Utilities Commission Oversight (CPUC) of broadband giants like AT&T just as the regulator had started pushing policy that ensures broadband in the state is affordable
I'm sure any benefits to AT&T are entirely coincidental tho
I'm sure any benefits to AT&T are entirely coincidental tho
1.8-6.1 according to CPUC. www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-a...
CPUC Undergrounding Programs Description
www.cpuc.ca.gov
January 11, 2025 at 2:04 AM
1.8-6.1 according to CPUC. www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-a...
the CPUC has some measure of independence in a way AT&T can't lobby. The CPUC is also the last line of consumer protection defense given our corrupt federal government has basically neutered corporate oversight.
the amendment would make it easier for AT&T to influence the CPUC makeup
the amendment would make it easier for AT&T to influence the CPUC makeup
May 27, 2026 at 3:11 PM
the CPUC has some measure of independence in a way AT&T can't lobby. The CPUC is also the last line of consumer protection defense given our corrupt federal government has basically neutered corporate oversight.
the amendment would make it easier for AT&T to influence the CPUC makeup
the amendment would make it easier for AT&T to influence the CPUC makeup
I wish we had any say, DMV and CPUC are fully purchased subsidiaries of Waymo now.
December 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
I wish we had any say, DMV and CPUC are fully purchased subsidiaries of Waymo now.
Now I'm living in a house and his policies with CPUC make me choose between eating food every day and keeping the thugs at the PG&E cartel paid.
August 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Now I'm living in a house and his policies with CPUC make me choose between eating food every day and keeping the thugs at the PG&E cartel paid.
HELL NO TO RTO!
We held an informational picket out front of CPUC in SF against Gov Newsom’s RTO order, joining statewide actions by @seiu1000.bsky.social.
People are fired up and sick of being treated as political pawns! ✊
We held an informational picket out front of CPUC in SF against Gov Newsom’s RTO order, joining statewide actions by @seiu1000.bsky.social.
People are fired up and sick of being treated as political pawns! ✊
March 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
HELL NO TO RTO!
We held an informational picket out front of CPUC in SF against Gov Newsom’s RTO order, joining statewide actions by @seiu1000.bsky.social.
People are fired up and sick of being treated as political pawns! ✊
We held an informational picket out front of CPUC in SF against Gov Newsom’s RTO order, joining statewide actions by @seiu1000.bsky.social.
People are fired up and sick of being treated as political pawns! ✊
If CPUC is not asleep at the wheel, they’ll be demanding a public retro of this Monday. Waymos in theory fail to the side of the road — why didn’t that happen here?
(lol, CPUC is asleep. Unfortunately, local media is very bad at covering regulators, so that will get ~zero headlines.)
(lol, CPUC is asleep. Unfortunately, local media is very bad at covering regulators, so that will get ~zero headlines.)
Waymo has halted service in San Francisco after numerous videos & images showed its autonomous cars snarling traffic during the blackout.
With traffic lights down, Waymos across the city stopped dead in their tracks at intersections.
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
With traffic lights down, Waymos across the city stopped dead in their tracks at intersections.
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams
Waymo stopped its service across San Francisco on Saturday after numerous autonomous vehicles caused traffic jams in the city.
missionlocal.org
December 21, 2025 at 4:08 AM
If CPUC is not asleep at the wheel, they’ll be demanding a public retro of this Monday. Waymos in theory fail to the side of the road — why didn’t that happen here?
(lol, CPUC is asleep. Unfortunately, local media is very bad at covering regulators, so that will get ~zero headlines.)
(lol, CPUC is asleep. Unfortunately, local media is very bad at covering regulators, so that will get ~zero headlines.)