California Public Utilities Commission Archives • The Mendocino Voice

A weathered wooden utility pole with numerous wires stretches upward against a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds.

Utilities

Ukiah to celebrate its city-owned fiber network Oct. 27

by Roger Coryell October 16, 2026October 28, 2026

The city and operator Vero Fiber say fiber now runs to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.

A close-up of a PG&E utility bill on a patterned tablecloth, showing past-due charges and a total account balance of $400.68.

Utilities

California is about to cut power company profits to historic lows. Your bill will barely drop

by Malena Carollo, CalMatters November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

California utilities regulators are bringing down “return on equity” payments to power company shareholders. It’s the lowest profit margin in 20 years for PG&E and Southern California Edison, but will be hard to notice in your payments.

Older woman in a cozy living room holds a corded landline phone handset, inspecting it with concern as she stands beside a wooden table and lamp.

Utilities

They rely on landlines for emergencies. AT&T’s political moves in California could take those away

by Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters and Malena Carollo, CalMatters November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

AT&T’s failed effort this year to retire copper landlines in parts of California seemed to have support from a diverse grassroots coalition. But many of the members had ties with the telecom giant, CalMatters found.