Lawsuit reveals allegations against PG&E contractor accused of fraud
Utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric accused two of its former employees of accepting bribes to funnel business to a waste-hauling company after the Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California history.
PG&E wildfire victims sue former management for neglect of rickety electrical grid
A trust representing more than 80,000 victims of deadly wildfires ignited by PG&E's electrical grid is suing nearly two dozen of the utility's former executives and board members.
PG&E moratorium on pandemic-related service disconnections extended through June 30
PG&E customers will not lose utility service through June 30, 2021 because of a failure to pay their bill as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, following an extension Friday of the state's utility disconnection moratorium.
California regulators approve plans for utility companies to buy energy, prevent blackouts
Utilities will be allowed to buy extra energy and pass on the costs to customers in order to avoid a repeat of rolling blackouts that kicked in last summer when demand outpaced supply.
PG&E issues warning about metallic balloons ahead of Valentine's Day holiday
PG&E is warning people celebrating Valentine's Day this weekend to secure metallic balloons that have caused an increase in power outages recently when the balloons get loose and touch power lines.
California utilities to invest in limiting wildfire risks
California's largest utilities will spend about $13 billion to reduce the risk of wildfires following the worst fire season in modern state history and a string of blazes caused by their equipment.
PG&E reports 27,000 customers without power around Bay Area due to harsh winds
Electrical service is out for some 27,000 customers around the Bay Area as of 5 a.m. Wednesday, as fierce winds and rain batter the region, PG&E reported.
Power restored to 4,000 Mill Valley PG&E customers following afternoon outage
PG&E is still investigating the cause of the outage, but says a substation that feeds Mill Valley was impacted.
Wildfire danger grows in California with strong winds in forecast
The National Weather Service is predicting gusts of up to 60 mph for the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday.
PG&E reduces scope of potential PSPS event, Bay Area not impacted by shutoffs
The revised shutoff plan is due to substantial changes overnight in terms of the severity and location of the strongest winds along with improved humidity.
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. issues PSPS warning
The Bay Area will not be impacted by the PSPS event.
Napa, Sonoma counties included in potential PG&E power shutoff
High winds and dry conditions prompted officials at Pacific Gas and Electric to announce a potential public safety power shutoff for as many as 130,000 customers including some in Napa and Sonoma counties.
PG&E rate hike aimed at improvements to ease fire risk
The higher prices, approved Thursday, take effect March 1 and are expected to boost the bills of PG&E's residential customers by an average of $13.44 a month.
About 6,000 still without power in Rohnert Park Monday night
About 6,000 PG&E customers are without power Monday night in Rohnert Park, a PG&E spokeswoman said.
Lafayette files restraining order against PG&E to prevent removal of 17 trees
At a special meeting Thursday, the City Council voted to sue PG&E for failing to abide by the terms of a 2017 Tree Removal Agreement with the city.
PG&E taps Michigan woman with good safety history, eye for clean energy as new CEO
Patti Poppe's safety record is one key factor that landed her the job, the utility emphasized.
PG&E disputes $166 million fine linked to 2019 power shut offs
Pacific Gas and Electric said it did not violate any laws or cause harm when tens of thousands were not properly notified during three separate public safety power shutoffs in October 2019.
Sonoma County, other local entities file lawsuit against PG&E for damages from 2019 Kincade Fire
Sonoma County along with a coalition of local agencies filed a lawsuit against PG&E on Tuesday for damages to public resources stemming from the Kincade Fire last year.
Lafayette City Council to file lawsuit against PG&E
The Lafayette City Council decided Thursday to sue Pacific Gas & Electric for failing to uphold its Tree Removal Agreement with the city, city officials said.
PG&E charges $4,685 for one hour of work, Orinda homeowner says
Three months after a contractor hit a gas line and PG&E made an emergency repair, the homeowner was billed by the utility for confusing charges and even his own dirt.