...after people across northern and central California saw everything from their lights to their heaters, elevators and bank machines abruptly switched off, Gov. Gray Davis ordered the state to temporarily start buying power from wholesalers and provide...

...financial records, including tax returns, or unwanted credit card offers. -- Don't leave printed receipts behind at bank machines or gas pumps. -- Don't put credit card or other personal information on a Web site that isn't secure. If you're...

...Wednesday and Thursday, darkening hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses for as long as two hours. Elevators, bank machines and traffic lights were shut down in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose and other cities. Bush's decision Tuesday...