Smart Meters are the newest wireless technology to hit the street. These digital devices replace the old analog way of measuring the gas and electrical usage of a household or business. This seemingly innocent device has provoked debate among Santa Cruz community members. There’s a new movement in town called “Stop Smart Meters.”

PG&E’s Smart Meter installation despite a Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors ban is a blatant misuse of their power. Because they maintain a monopoly over the northern and central California region, residents don’t have many options.

PG&E-managed nuclear power plant applies for license renewal.