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AZ leaders, utilities, raise concerns about California actions and electric reliability

Arizona consumers at risk for power outages, higher energy costs PHOENIX – The Chairwoman of the Arizona Corporation Commission and an Arizona member of the Energy & Commerce Congressional committee, along with the state’s electric utilities, have sounded the alarm about recent actions taken by California that could disrupt electricity deliveries to Arizona. The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) recently instituted practices that will increase costs and have adverse impacts on Arizona and other western utilities, according to a filing the utilities made this week at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The filing asks FERC to reconsider its decision…

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AZ leaders, utilities, raise concerns about California actions and electric reliability

Arizona consumers at risk for power outages, higher energy costs PHOENIX – The Chairwoman of the Arizona Corporation Commission and an Arizona member of the Energy & Commerce Congressional committee, along with the state’s electric utilities, have sounded the alarm about recent actions taken by California that could disrupt electricity deliveries to Arizona. The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) recently instituted practices that will increase costs and have adverse impacts on Arizona and other western utilities, according to a filing the utilities made this week at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The filing asks FERC to reconsider its decision…

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Oatman recall

OATMAN – Two write-in candidates have unseated incumbents in a special recall election in the Oatman Fire District. Results from Tuesday’s balloting remain unofficial pending canvas. A Mohave County Elections Department post indicates challenger Darin Lowrey knocked off board chairman James Tobin 25-4. Challenger Ronnie Walker beat Board Clerk Mike Gonzales 24-0. The District’s 41 other registered voters did not cast ballots in the election. Dave Hawkins

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Rt. 66 on road to becoming Historic Trail

KINGMAN -The Kingman City Council has approved manager Ron Foggin’s request to send a letter of support to Arizona’s Congressional delegation in support of an initiative to designate Route 66 as an Historic Trail. Foggin said the effort that began more than five years ago appears to be gaining steam and is beneficial for Kingman. “One of our treasures and reasons we have thousands of visitors is Route 66,” Foggin said. “Our economy is tied to Route 66 and the visitors.” Foggin said the proposed designation could bolster efforts to maintain and improve the Mother Road and provide opportunity for the…

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Rt. 66 on road to becoming Historic Trail

KINGMAN -The Kingman City Council has approved manager Ron Foggin’s request to send a letter of support to Arizona’s Congressional delegation in support of an initiative to designate Route 66 as an Historic Trail. Foggin said the effort that began more than five years ago appears to be gaining steam and is beneficial for Kingman. “One of our treasures and reasons we have thousands of visitors is Route 66,” Foggin said. “Our economy is tied to Route 66 and the visitors.” Foggin said the proposed designation could bolster efforts to maintain and improve the Mother Road and provide opportunity for the…

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Rt. 66 on road to becoming Historic Trail

KINGMAN -The Kingman City Council has approved manager Ron Foggin’s request to send a letter of support to Arizona’s Congressional delegation in support of an initiative to designate Route 66 as an Historic Trail. Foggin said the effort that began more than five years ago appears to be gaining steam and is beneficial for Kingman. “One of our treasures and reasons we have thousands of visitors is Route 66,” Foggin said. “Our economy is tied to Route 66 and the visitors.” Foggin said the proposed designation could bolster efforts to maintain and improve the Mother Road and provide opportunity for the…

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