Regulators boost PG&E’s wildfire fine to $2.1 billion
The record penalty imposed in an administrative law judge’s decision boosts a previously agreed upon $1.7 billion settlement announced in December.
California wildfire victims fear they'll be last in PG&E payout
Instead, the deal has sparked confusion, resentment, suspicion and despair as the victims, government agencies and lawyers grapple for their piece of the pie.
Judge rips PG&E for executive greed and poor safety record leading to wildfires
The judge blasted PG&E for its abysmal track record since its probation began in January 2017. In that time, PG&E's aging power lines have been blamed for igniting a series of catastrophic wildfires that killed nearly 130 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
PG&E banking on big profits after utility leaves bankruptcy
PG&E wound up losing nearly $7.7 billion last year, widening from its previous record loss of $6.8 billion in 2018.The projections released Tuesday by PG&E envision the company rebounding this year with a profit of $454 million.
State lawmakers, DA, introduce bill to hold PG&E accountable
Under the bill, the state attorney general or a district attorney would have the authority to take utility companies to court and hold them liable for up to $100,000 per day for each violation.
Power outage in San Francisco affects more than 9,000 PG&E customers
More than 9,000 San Francisco Pacific Gas and Electric customers were without power Wednesday night, the utility confirmed.
Report: Death toll in Camp Fire likely includes 50 more people
Authorities have said the deadliest wildfire in California history killed 85 people. But the newspaper reported Tuesday that it had identified at least 50 more people whose deaths were linked to the fire but not attributed to it.
SF City Attorney announces new subpoenas in public corruption investigation
Among those served with a subpoena are San Francisco-based Pacific Gas & Electric, Webcor builders, Pankow construction, Clark construction, Recology waste services, and the nonprofits Lefty O'Doul's Foundation for Kids, the San Francisco Parks Alliance, and the San Francisco Clean City Coalition.
Victims: PG&E still has rickety power line near Paradise
Pacific Gas & Electric is still operating a rickety power line near the one that ignited a 2018 wildfire that wiped out the Northern California city of Paradise and killed 85 people, according to an expert inspection conducted as part of a legal claim.
PG&E clears another bankruptcy hurdle with debt refinancing
The San Francisco company pledged to bring in new directors, without specifying how many, but hasn't said if it will tweak its financial plan.
State Sen. Scott Wiener to propose law to have state take over PG&E
State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, announced Monday he plans to propose a law to have the state take over PG&E and run it as a publicly owned utility.
Proposed bill would give schools lost revenue during wildfire shutoffs
"My bill will ensure school districts are made financially whole while providing a mechanism to offer makeup days for students who have missed classroom time," Dodd said.
PG&E announces agreement with bondholders on financial proposal
Under the agreement, the bondholders will withdraw their proposal and support PG&E's plan, known as the Restructuring Support Agreement, if U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali approves the plan.
Judge may order PG&E to hire more tree trimmers to prevent wildfires
A federal judge announced in San Francisco Thursday that he is considering ordering PG&E Co. to hire and train enough workers to trim or remove all trees that could fall on power lines and spark wildfires.
Report: Feds to bill fire victims if Pacific Gas & Electric doesn't pay $4B
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has asked for reimbursement from PG&E to cover costs from the government’s response to destructive fires in 2015, 2017 and 2018.
Kincade Fire, power shutoffs cost Sonoma County $725M, report finds
The Kincade Fire and evacuations and four PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs last fall cost Sonoma County $725 million in economic losses, according to a report to the county's Board of Supervisors.
Feds to bill fire victims if utility doesn’t pay $4B: report
Federal officials are prepared to bill wildfire victims for a portion of the nearly $4 billion the government says it’s owed by Pacific Gas & Electric Co., if the debt isn’t resolved as part of the utility’s bankruptcy case, according to a newspaper report Sunday.
Feds could bill wildfire victims who received PG&E settlement
Attorneys for fire victims are fighting FEMA's claims.
PG&E could receive tax break for settling with wildfire victims
Some lawmakers argue it's allowing the utility to benefit from what should be a penalty, but because the settlement is not technically a fine, PG&E says it can deduct the money from its federal and state taxes.
Petaluma police warn of scammers pretending to be PG&E employees
Police in Petaluma are warning residents about a potential scam in which thieves are posing as PG&E employees and are demanding customers give them immediate payment to avoid having their utility service disconnected.