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Discusses the efforts of Comcast Bay Area CEO Brian Roberts to improve the operations of the cable company in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. Comparison of the operations of the company during AT&T Corp. ownership and Comcast ownership; Digital products offered by the company, including high definition television; Reaction of Comcast employees to the plans of Roberts for the company; Challenges faced by the company.

Presents information on the cable systems provided by Comcast Corp. to the Hispanics in Fresno, California. Average cost per point for prime-time cable; Actions taken by Comcast to help bring advertising buys in the state; Benefits offered by the state to the company. INSETS: MEET THE OPERATOR;COMCAST.

Focuses on the efforts of the Sacramento, California division of Comcast Corp. to improve its cable subscriber base. Information on the subscriber losses of Comcast in the Sacramento area in 2002 due to direct broadcast satellite services; Plans of regional vice president Ruth Blank for the California division; Expectations on advertising opportunities in the Sacramento cable market. INSET: MEET THE OPERATOR.

The author of a California senate bill mandating state net neutrality rules aims to go back to the drawing board after a committee chair, whose campaign was underwritten by Comcast and AT&T, neutered the bill in the State Assembly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents information on the acquisition of cable company Adelphia by Time Warner Cable and Comcast in Southern California in 2006. Amount of the acquisition deal; Personnel changes at Adelphia; Improvements made by Adelphia to reduce customer complaints in the area.

The article reports on the establishment of a local business unit Combined Conditional Access Development & Support LLC (CCAD) by cable companies Comcast Corp. and Motorola Inc. aimed at developing security technology for a media-savvy retail market in San Diego, California. CCAD's security device gives consumers the ability to access cable programming in a secure environment.

Presents information on the market base of multisystem operators in Los Angeles, California. Adelphia; Comcast; Time Warner; Charter.

Reports on the topics discussed at the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing Digital & Broadband Conference in Los Angeles, California in March 2004. Need for cable television networks to focus more on video-on-demand (VOD) programming; Results of research by Comcast on subscribers' interest in Internet telephony; Completion by nCube Corp. of the VOD server integration work and deployment for the Los Angeles franchise of Adelphia Communications Corp.

Reports the creation of on-demand marketing and pricing kimono by the executives of Comcast Corp. in Los Angeles, California. Plan to drive digital penetration in basic-only households through demand programming tiers; Proposition of subscription video-on-demand (VOD) content from both premium and basic networks for free; Availability of VOD movies at a slight discount.

Discloses the plan of Los Angeles, California-based cable television firm Comcast Corp. to expand its programming portfolio by launching a digital service dedicated to video games. Creators of the proposed cable network; Video-game related programming offered by Tech TV; Attitude of other cable operators on Comcast's plan.

The article focuses on the settlement between Comcast, a mass media company, and the state of California for a dispute over accusation against Comcast for unlawful disposal of electronic wastes including remote controls, routers, and splitters. Attorney General Kamala D. Harris says that the agreement reflects strict measures for preventing Californians from environmental and health risk. It adds that Comcast commits to environmental compliance standards.

The article reports that the internet, telephone and cable service of the mass media firm Comcast has gone down across the central California due to electrical fire in the head end plant in Fresno, California. Topics discussed include views of Comcast spokesman Bryan Byrd on the fire accident which took place at control panel, impact of fire on internet and phone service in several regions of California, and discusses disruptions caused by Domain Name System (DNS) on the same.

The article reports on announcement of telecommunication firm Comcast Business for expansion of its fiber network presence by bringing its facilities to the Meyers Business Park in Chico, California. It mentions that businesses in the area will be able to access Comcast's Ethernet services including Ethernet Dedicated Internet, Ethernet Private Line and Ethernet Virtual Private Line, with the same.

The article reports on the plan of Comcast Corp. to launch Extreme 250, a 250 Megabits per second (Mbps) Internet speed tire for customers in California in 2015.

The article reports on the plan of the telecommunication company Comcast Corp. that it will launch Extreme 250 megabytes per second (Mbps) Internet speed tier for their customers in California. It states that the company will increase its performance and blast tiers with no additional cost to customers. Moreover, the company also intends to roll out its residential multi-gigabit broadband service to homes in the state.

The article reports on the announcement made by mass media company Comcast of its plans to release Extreme 250, a 250 megabits per second Internet speed tier for its customers in California. In addition, the company is set to increase its Performance tier and Blast tier with no additional cost to customers, effective May 2015. The planned release of the residential multi-gigabit broadband service is also noted.

The article discusses the response of mass media company Comcast on the lawsuit filed by two Northern California residents, on deployment of dual use wireless internet (Wi-Fi) gateways to residential customers. It mentions that the firm addressed the process of turning off the second Service Set Identifier (SSID) and the issue of network congestion. Also it adds the Xfinity Wi-Fi feature for home Wi-Fi network.

The article reports deal of Time Warner Cable (TWC) with television channel KDOC to put last six games of baseball team Los Angeles Dodgers on broadcast television in Southern California. Topics discussed include appeal by lawmakers and local fans to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for recourse TWC's acquisition by communication company Comcast, agreement of TWC for FCC's demand on binding arbitration and views of FCC chairman Tom Wheeler on watching the Dodger final games.

The article informs that earthquake in the California's Napa Valley region does not affected the plant of the satellite television services provider Comcast Corp. on August 24, 2014, mentions the estimation from the U.S. Geological Survey on the earthquake damage and emergency shelter in Napa.

The article reports on the heated exchanges between Comcast Corp. and NBC Universal Inc. on the promotion of diversity. The public had criticized both companies planned joint venture with new and expanded pledges before the House of Judiciary Committee in Los Angeles, California on diversity issues. It is noted that Representative Maxine Walters reacted to the proposals outlined by NBCU executive vice president for diversity Paula Madison since she is in doubt of the proposal. INSETS: Groups Ask for Denial;DIVERSITY DEAL.

The article offers information on several special events for the area of Los Angeles, California. NBC Universal Inc., is planning a merge with Comcast Corp., and hosting a party with the National Cable & Telecommunications Association on May 12, 2010. A casino night al the new JW Marriott Hotel downtown on May 10, 2010. CableCares volunteer outing is organized on May 11, 2010.

The article reports on the science club at Sutter Middle School in Sacramento, California winning the grand prize in the "Science Matters!" contest by Discovery Education Inc., Science Channel and Comcast Corp. It states that the winning video of Sutter Science Club presents the importance of science in everyday life through sign language. Furthermore, aside from the cash and iPods as their prize, the video will be shown as a PSA during the Space Week event to be produced by Science Channel.

The article reports that Comcast shares has grown by 5% in the first two days of 2008 trading in Los Angeles, California after the 35% fall in 2007 that is attributed to the negative comments issued by Pali Research analyst Richard Greenfield. Greenfield has expected Comcast to have earned 76 cents per share in 2008, lesser from his previous estimate of 91 cents a share. Greenfield projects capital expenditures of Comcast rising modestly or being flat in 2008, at it pushes digital boxes.

The article reports Jon Hart, a Comcast Corp. subscriber in San Francisco, California, has filed a lawsuit on November 13, 2007 claiming the operator intentionally and severely impedes peer-to-peer file-sharing applications. Seeking class-action status, the suit alleges that while Comcast advertises access to al the Internet has to offer and downloads at fast speeds, the company retards file-sharing programs.

The article reports that Comcast is conducting a trial of self-install kits among phone service buyers in the San Francisco Bay, California area. According to Comcast, the test is going well enough that the company is considering offering the option to phone buyers in other cities within the next six months. The author reveals that the consumer kit includes an enhanced digital cordless phone that has the ability to access Internet-based features.

Reports on the end of the negotiation of Comcast Corp. for a franchise for Marin County, California. Problems encountered by the negotiations; Issues on the frequency modulation radio transmissions of Comcast; Terms under the contract.

Reports on the criticism of the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to the city of Oakland, California over its approval of a local ordinance that compels Comcast Corp. to accept eased rules for union organizing in 2006. Conflict of the local ordinance with the federal labor law according to Eric Moskowitz, assistant general counsel for special litigation for the NLRB; Necessity of the ordinance for investment and business interests; Opposition of Comcast on unionization.

Presents information on a lawsuit filed by Comcast against the Oakland city council in California for alleged violation of federal labor laws when it enacted an ordinance to ease union organizing at the cable company. Provisions of the ordinance approved by the city council on February 28, 2006; Reasons raised by council members for approving the ordinance; Number of cable workers in Oakland represented by the Communications Workers of America.

The article reports that Comcast Corp. workers could achieve union representation in Oakland, California if the city government approves a municipal ordinance on February 21, 2006. The features of the ordinance are described. The protest made by the Communications Workers of America at the Comcast office is also addressed.

The article reports on the approval of a sale of cable franchises of Adelphia Communication Inc. to Time Warner Cable and Comcast Corp. by the Los Angeles City Council in California on November 30, 2005. The franchises of Time Warner in the city will increase after the completion of the transaction. City officials have concerns about the transfer of franchises to Time Warner. The three companies will pay a global settlement for alleged previous franchising violations they committed.

Reports on a lease agreement of ImaginAsian TV with Comcast for the distribution of its programing in Los Angeles, California. Potential challenges facing the distribution of ImaginAsian; Views of Anil Srivatsa, senior vice president of affiliate sales at ImaginAsian, on the concern of Comcast on channel capacity; Action to be taken by the company to pursue its distribution plan in the area.

Discusses a lawsuit filed by Comcast Corp. against officials in Walnut Creek, California on February 25, 2005 for prohibiting the company to upgrade its local system. Services that Comcast cannot offer to its customers due to the city's refusal to grant it the permits to complete the upgrade; Comment of assistant city attorney Paul Valle-Riestra, on the lawsuit; Other similar lawsuits filed by Comcast in California.

Focuses on the issue concerning the principle agreement on access requirements between the members of the California Contra Costa Cable Consortium and Comcast Corp. that could signal an end to franchise negotiations. Factor considered to be a stumbling block for the success of the agreement; Number of cable subscribers represented by the consortium; Effect of the parallel dispute over the permitting process on Comcast.

Reports on the complaints received by cable operator Comcast Corp. from its subscribers in the San Francisco, California Bay area concerning the Motorola Broadband Communications Sector digital video recorders (DVR) in 2005. Solution applied by Time Warner Cable when subscribers reported problem with their Scientific-Atlanta Inc. DVR such as picture freezing; Number of U.S. homes that own DVR at the end of 2005 according to Forrester Research; Percentage of subscribers in the Bay area that were affected by the problem.

Reports on the lawsuit filed by the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission on January 4, 2005 in California against Comcast Corp. for breach of contract. Result of the audit conducted by the commission on fees paid by cable operators in 2003; Provisions of the franchise according to the county; Claims of Sacramento officials on the contract with the company.

Reports on the subscription of digital video recorders (DVR) by consumers at the San Francisco Bay area in California according to Comcast Corp. on December 11, 2004. Reason behind the delay of the installation of set-tops in subscriber homes; Advertising campaigns launched by TiVo Inc. and EchoStar Communications Corp.; Remarks from Comcast spokesman Andrew Johnson on the demand for DVR.

Reports on the dismissal of a lawsuit filed against the city government of San Jose, California by Comcast Corp. related to company's franchise for the Silicon Valley City in 2004. Statement issued by the company regarding the ruling; Views of local regulators on the lawsuit; Reaction of Tom Manheim, public outreach manager of San Jose, to the ruling.

Reports on the completion of the network upgrade of the Comcast Bay Area plant of Comcast Corp. in San Francisco, California. Benefits offered by the upgrade to the company's customers; Marketing strategies used by the company in introducing its new services resulting from the upgrade; Estimated number of subscribers of the Comcast Bay Area.

Reports on the joint efforts of cable operators, including Comcast Corp., Charter Communications Inc., Adelphia Communications Corp. and Cox Communications Inc., in Los Angeles, California to amass programming about the fight against AIDS. Associations targeted by the cable operators to help revitalize Cable Positive; Request of Craig Watson, vice president of communications for Charter's Western Division, to cable operators; Reaction of cable groups to the idea suggested by Watson.

Reports that Comcast Corp. is adding Hallmark Channel, owned by Crown Media Holdings Inc., to its cable television systems in Los Angeles, California and Washington, D.C. Impact of the system launches on subscription and distribution rate of Hallmark Channel; Number of cable systems and direct-to-home satellite services served by Hallmark Channel.

Reports on the decision of Modesto, California City Council to approve a settlement between the city and Comcast Corp., that ends a legal dispute over improper plant electrical grounding on June 7, 2004. Total amount of fines to be paid by Comcast; Decision of the city to extend the company's franchise; Background of the dispute.

Reports on the settlement being negotiated by Comcast Corp. with the city and county of Sacramento, California over disputed license fees. Deadline given to Comcast to settle the issue; Amount of money underpaid by Comcast with the city and county; Actual amount of back license fees and interest owed by Comcast with the city and county.

Reports on the plan of Los Angeles, California officials to issue customer-complaint reduction standards to multipoint system operators as of February 2004. Percentage of the across-the-board complaint-cut request of cable regulators; Decrease in the complaints required for the systems of Adelphia Inc., such as Sherman Oaks and Eagle Rock; Complaints per 1000 subscribers of Sunland/Tujunga of Comcast Corp. in 2002.

Reports on the move of the Board of Information Technology Commissioners in Los Angeles, California to push cable operators to improve their internal systems in order to reduce the number of complaints from their subscribers. Information on the 2003 Year-End Statistics of complaints against cable operators; Improvement in the complaint level against Comcast Corp. in 2002; Complaint reduction goals of Comcast Corp. and Adelphia Communications Corp. in 2004.

Reports on the launch of Weatherscan local weather service by Comcast Corp. in California in November 2003. Areas in which the services will be available; Number of digital television subscribers in the area which may avail the service as of November 2003; Benefits of subscribing the local weather service.

Reports on the commitment of Comcast Corp. to PEG, an electronic computer system for high definition television and voice-over Internet protocol. Lawsuit filed by Comcast against San Jose, California; Communities where Comcast has diminished support for PEG; Significance of PEG.

Reports that Brentwood, California city has voted to deny renewal for franchise proposal of cable television company Comcast Corp. Reason behind the decision of voters to deny refranchise; Date on which the company filed proposal for refranchise; Efforts of the company for renewal its franchise in the city.

Reports that the U.S.-based cable network company Comcast Corp. will pay a fine of $1 million, as part of a lawsuit filed by the city of Modesto in California, as of July 7, 2003. Factors that led to filing of the lawsuit; Possible utilization of the fine paid by Comcast, as part of the suit.

The Modesto, California, City Council has fined Comcast Corp. just over $1 million for failing to properly ground its cable drops by the deadline set in its franchise agreement. In addition to imposing the fine by a 7-0 margin on June 24, the council directed Modesto's attorney to immediately seek a court injunction that would require Comcast to check and remove any plant the city deems improperly grounded. The city is also seeking reimbursement for staff and inspection costs.

Modesto, California officials will decide June 24, 2003 whether to find that Comcast Corp. is in breach of its contract there for failure to protect subscribers from potential electric shock. A staff report also recommends that the city council consider fining Comcast from $671,000 to $1.3 million per month until all home drops are properly grounded. Comcast has asked for an extension of its agreement to correct the grounding deficiencies until December 2004, noting that it just acquired the system and its electrical problems, which date back through multiple owners to February of 2001. According to Kramer.Firm Inc., the inspector hired by the city, as many as 22,379 homes in the city are improperly grounded. That means in the event of a power surge, a consumer in contact with the cable equipment and another metal object could receive an electrical shock.