DGX/MAB/sid 6/24/2005

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Application of the Southern California Water Company (U 133 W) for an order authorizing it to increase rates for water service by $18,972,300 or 24.17% in 2006; by $1,534,500 or 1.57% in 2007; and by $1,493,900 or 1.50% in 2008 in its Region III Service Area.

Application 05-02-004 (Filed February 1, 2005)

ASSIGNED COMMISSIONER'S AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE'S RULING AND SCOPING MEMO

1. Summary

In accordance with Rule 6(a)(3) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rules), this scoping memo designates the category of this proceeding, the need for hearing, and the principal hearing officer, and sets forth the procedural schedule. Pursuant to Rule 6.4, this scoping memo is appealable only as to category of the proceeding.