Concerns over PG&E's $13.5 billion settlement to wildfire survivors
The utility agreed to pay $13.5 billion to fire victims and others. Some of the money is earmarked to repay government agencies that paid for rescue and recovery efforts.
PG&E rates to increase starting New Year's Day
Come the new year, Pacific Gas & Electric customers will see an increase in their monthly bills.
Downed power line shuts down North Bay road
Power is out to 73 customers Friday morning in Nicasio in unincorporated Marin County due to a downed power pole, according to PG&E.
PG&E power shutoffs will continue for five years, customers' bills could increase
Bill Johnson testified Thursday before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in Washington D.C. He was asked about tools to prevent wildfires, including the power shutoffs.
Bankruptcy judge approves $24.5 billion in PG&E settlement for fire victims, insurance companies
The settlements approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali include $13.5 billion for fire victims and $11 billion for insurance companies that have already paid claims.
PG&E, California wildfire victims rework $13.5B settlement
Pacific Gas and Electric has reworked a $13.5 billion settlement with victims of deadly wildfires blamed on the utility to try to prevent it from unraveling after California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected the company’s financial rehabilitation plan.
Ghost Ship warehouse fire victims' families can now sue PG&E
A bankruptcy judge ruled Tuesday that the case is no longer on hold and the victims’ families can sue the PG&E in state court.
Protesters lock arms in front of PG&E, cause Muni disruptions
Protesters are trying to get PG&E to dissolve its ownership.
Fire damages Oakley home, cause under investigation
Firefighters responded at 5:19 a.m. to the fire reported in the 5000 block of Claremont Court and arrived to find flames on the exterior of the home.
California utility scrambles to renegotiate wildfire deal
The San Francisco-based company needs to pull a deal off to meet a June 30 deadline to emerge from bankruptcy protection and regain its financial footing.
Traffic delays expected as crews remove deteriorated PG&E cable in Foster City
PG&E crews and contractors will remove now-inactive fiber cable from transmission towers on Saturday and Sunday,
California Gov. Newsom rejects PG&E's bankruptcy plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has rejected a bankruptcy reorganization plan that Pacific Gas and Electric reached just last week with thousands of wildfire victims, including a $13.5 billion settlement.
PG&E employee: wildfire safety complaints lead to firing
Wildfire safety complaints voiced to PG&E by a veteran lineman were ignored and led to his termination, according to a $7.6 million lawsuit filed against the bankrupt utility.
PG&E created fraud risk by not tracking diverted undergrounding money: auditors
Auditors found PG&E did not properly track unspent money meant for putting power lines underground. PG&E said, prior to 2017, the company was allowed to reallocate unspent funds.
Wildfire victims learn preliminary details of PG&E’s proposed multi-billion dollar settlement
Attorneys inked the deal with PG&E Friday, paving the way for thousands of wildfire victims to receive compensation.
Wildfire victims learn preliminary details of PG&E's proposed settlement
Greg Liggins reports from Santa Rosa
Over 3,000 PG&E customers without power in Santa Rosa
The outage was reported about 2:55 p.m. Sunday, said PG&E spokesman J.D. Guidi.
PG&E announces $13.5B settlement with individual Northern California wildfire victims
The utility company announced a $13.5B settlement with individual Northern California wildfire victims on Friday. It includes settlements for claims from the Ghost Ship fire in Oakland.
114 local leaders sign on for ratepayer takeover of PG&E
San Jose's mayor says 114 local leaders have signed on for a plan to put PG&E under ratepayers' control.
PG&E makes progress on goal to clear overhead electric lines
PG&E says as of December, they are just over 70% done clearing 2,544 miles of overhead electric lines.