Recent News in the 13th District

San Bruno Presses PUC to Force PG&E to Produce More Accurate Records
July 23, 2014

Oakland Tribune: In a filing that ultimately could force PG&E to reduce pressure in some of its natural gas lines, San Bruno city officials and a key unit with a powerful state agency this week demanded that California regulators require the utility to produce improved records for multiple gas pipelines.

San Mateo Limo Fire Fine Cut by 75 Percent
July 17, 2014

Mercury News: A state agency recently criticized for weak investigations and soft penalties has quietly slashed by 75 percent its fine against a limousine company whose car burned on the San Mateo Bridge last year, killing five women on their way to a wedding party..."Those fines should have been much higher," said state Senator Jerry Hill.

California Public Utilities Commission OKs Safety Policy Amid Storm of Criticism
July 10, 2014

Contra Costa Times: After years of scathing criticism over failures to make sure PG&E natural gas pipelines don't blow up and passengers can get out of burning limousines, a state agency on Thursday adopted a "safety-first" policy.

Access Fight Rages: Martin’s Beach at Center of Legislative Efforts, State Budget, Pending Court Case
June 21, 2014

Daily Journal: The battle to reopen Martin’s Beach to the public will proceed in Sacramento Tuesday, despite a near hostile legislative amendment induced by politicians’ fear of using eminent domain and alleged lobbying efforts afforded by the billionaire landowner.

Press Releases

Senators Hill & Wolk Introduce Bill to Provide Emergency Response Funding for Accidents Involving Trains Carrying Crude Oil and Other Hazardous Materials - June 13, 2014
Senator Hill’s Bills Face Crucial Votes As Deadline Looms - May 27, 2014
Hill, City of San Bruno and Consumer Advocates Call for Limits on Utility-Funded Travel by CPUC President & Other Public Officials - April 10, 2014
Fate of Credit Card Fraud Bill to be Decided in Senate Banking Committee - April 09, 2014
Senate Environmental Quality Committee and Select Committee on Climate Change Hold First Joint Hearing on AB 32 Implementation - March 11, 2014
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