Category Archives: Santa Cruz County

No Means NO- Capitola Demands Halt as PG&E Forces Meters

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Josh Hart

Photo on right courtesy of Karen Nevis   The City of Capitola is one of 13 cities and counties in Northern California who have passed laws prohibiting smart meter installation within their jurisdictions (and one of 45 who have demanded … Continue reading →

Posted in Citizen rebellion, PG&E, Privacy, Safety, Santa Cruz County | 9 Comments

Reckless Driving, Reckless Microwave Experiment

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Josh Hart
Posted in Citizen rebellion, PG&E, Safety, Santa Cruz County | 2 Comments

Residents Forced to Take Matters Into Their Own Hands

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Josh Hart

This account was sent to us yesterday.  Names have been changed to protect identities because of a fear of possible retribution by the utilities.  (Why must we live in fear of a corporation? -ed.) My name is Bruce and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Citizen rebellion, PG&E, Santa Cruz County | 18 Comments

Defend Your Analog Meter Part IV

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Josh Hart

This elegant solution to trespassing utility contractors- using steel bars to prevent theft- creates an attractive architectural accent to any home where pulsing microwave meters are not welcome.  Allows easy reading by meter readers, while making removal impossible without doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Citizen rebellion, PG&E, Santa Cruz County | 9 Comments

Packed House at Stop Smart Meters! Santa Cruz Forum

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Josh Hart

Thank you to the panelists, moderator, and 200+ people who packed the house last night in Santa Cruz for our ‘Wise Up to Smart Meters’ Emergency Townhall Forum.  Press coverage in the Mercury/ Sentinel and related coverage on KION.  Please … Continue reading →

Posted in Citizen rebellion, Democracy, PG&E, Santa Cruz County | 4 Comments