Recent News in the 13th District

Editorial: Time to End Shadowy Relations Between Utilities, Regulators
April 17, 2014

Half Moon Bay Review: All Californians owe a debt of gratitude to state Sen. Jerry Hill, who represents the Coastside, and a group of activists known as the Utility Reform Network. Together they are holding the California Public Utilities Commission accountable.

Senator Says PG&E Indictments a 'Chance for Justice' for San Bruno
April 02, 2014

KRON: A federal indictment charging PG&E with twelve felonies in connection with the San Bruno gas line explosion that killed eight people and left more than 50 homes damaged or destroyed should come as a relief to the community, State Senator Jerry Hill says.

PG&E Indicted on Criminal Charges by Federal Grand Jury in Connection with San Bruno Explosion
April 01, 2014

Oakland Tribune: Adding to the fallout from the deadly San Bruno pipeline blast, a federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted PG&E on criminal charges for violations of federal pipeline regulations.

Devil's Slide Trail -- the Best Views on the Coast
April 01, 2014

Pacifica Tribune: Many people could barely keep their eyes on the road when driving Devil's Slide because the view was so fascinating. Others found the road so scary they avoided it all together. Now the 1.3 mile trail on the old road is a celebration of its geology and natural history.

Press Releases

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
Hill Introduces Bill Requiring Electric Utilities to Develop Security Plans to Prevent Attacks - March 07, 2014
Hill Introduces Legislation to Require Credit Card Issuers and Retailers to Convert to Chip-Based Credit Card Technology - February 21, 2014
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