https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-city-hit-with-shocking-utility-rate-hike-proposal-a-slap-in-the-face-to-usContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-city-hit-with-shocking-utility-rate-hike-proposal-a-slap-in-the-face-to-ushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-city-hit-with-shocking-utility-rate-hike-proposal-a-slap-in-the-face-to-us#u202149Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:42:06 +0000San Diego residents packed back-to-back public meetings to oppose a proposed 8.6 percent rate increase by San Diego Gas & Electric for 2028. Customers slammed the utility proposal during California Public Utilities Commission sessions, calling the hike unaffordable and a slap in the face. The rate adjustment could add 22 dollars a month to customer bills. Frustrated ratepayers pushed back against the utility, declaring they have had enough and demanding relief from rising energy costs.Why it mattersSan Diego Gas & Electric provides power to local residents who are already grappling wit