Wildfire victims see little to no compensation from PG&E settlement trust
A trust approved by a federal judge to help compensate victims of deadly California wildfires sparked by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment paid survivors just $7 million while racking up $51 million in overhead in its first year of operation.
A trust approved by a federal judge to help compensate victims of deadly California wildfires sparked by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment paid survivors just $7 million while racking up $51 million in overhead in its first year of operation.
US judge weighs if PG&E violated probation with 2019 Kincade Fire
A federal judge is weighing whether Pacific Gas & Electric violated its criminal probation by sparking a wildfire north of San Francisco that destroyed more than 100 homes and injured six firefighters in October 2019.
A federal judge is weighing whether Pacific Gas & Electric violated its criminal probation by sparking a wildfire north of San Francisco that destroyed more than 100 homes and injured six firefighters in October 2019.
Judge recommends, doesn't require, PG&E consideration of vegetation risks for power shutoff decisions
The federal judge overseeing PG&E's criminal proceedings expressed his displeasure with the utility company in an unusual fashion: he made his proposal a recommendation -- not a mandatory order -- and invited PG&E to decide whether it wished to accept it.
The federal judge overseeing PG&E's criminal proceedings expressed his displeasure with the utility company in an unusual fashion: he made his proposal a recommendation -- not a mandatory order -- and invited PG&E to decide whether it wished to accept it.
California intensifies PG&E oversight for tree trimming failures
In a unanimous vote, the CPUC placed PG&E into step one of the enhanced oversight and enforcement process for failing to focus vegetation management around power lines with the highest risk of causing a catastrophic wildfire.
In a unanimous vote, the CPUC placed PG&E into step one of the enhanced oversight and enforcement process for failing to focus vegetation management around power lines with the highest risk of causing a catastrophic wildfire.
Power regulators cast doubt on Pacific Gas & Electric's wildfire mitigation plans
California power regulators are poised to reprimand Pacific Gas & Electric for continuing to neglect its electrical grid that has ignited a series of deadly wildfires in Northern California.
California power regulators are poised to reprimand Pacific Gas & Electric for continuing to neglect its electrical grid that has ignited a series of deadly wildfires in Northern California.
Criminal charges filed against PG&E for Kincade Fire in Sonoma County
Sonoma County District Attorney has filed 33 criminal charges against PG&E alleging the utility recklessly sparked the 2019 Kincade Fire near Geyserville.
Sonoma County District Attorney has filed 33 criminal charges against PG&E alleging the utility recklessly sparked the 2019 Kincade Fire near Geyserville.
Report: California wildfire sparked when tree hit power line
Officials say a Northern California wildfire that killed four people and destroyed more than 200 buildings last year was sparked when tree branches came into contact with Pacific Gas & Electric power lines.
Officials say a Northern California wildfire that killed four people and destroyed more than 200 buildings last year was sparked when tree branches came into contact with Pacific Gas & Electric power lines.
Gas leak in Oakland impacts Saturday BART service
A contractor hit a gas line near 20th Street and Broadway, prompting the interruption to BART service.
A contractor hit a gas line near 20th Street and Broadway, prompting the interruption to BART service.
PG&E set to begin Foster City gas line replacement project
PG&E will begin upgrading 2,780 feet of two-inch gas main lines and services in Foster City beginning March 22.
PG&E will begin upgrading 2,780 feet of two-inch gas main lines and services in Foster City beginning March 22.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Bay Area will not be impacted by the PSPS event.