Before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California

Investigation on the Commission's Own Motion into the Operations and Practices of Cox Communications and San Diego Gas & Electric Company Regarding the Utility Facilities linked to the Guejito Fire of October 2007.	FILED PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION NOVEMBER 6, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE I.08-11-007

ORDER INSTITUTING INVESTIGATION,

NOTICE OF HEARING,

AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

I. INTRODUCTION

By this Order, the Commission institutes a formal investigation to determine whether Cox Communications (Cox) and/or San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) violated any provision of the Public Utilities Code, general orders, other rules, or requirements in regards to: 1) utility facilities which have been linked to the October 2007 Guejito Fire; and 2) failure to cooperate with the Consumer Protection and Safety Division (CPSD). The Order provides notice that a hearing will be held on the matter, and directs Cox and SDG&E to show cause as to why the Commission should not find violations in this matter, and why the Commission should not impose penalties, and/or any other forms of relief, if any violations are found. The Order also directs Cox and SDG&E to respond to certain questions and to provide CPSD with certain information.