PG&E CEO Bill Johnson announces retirement when utility resolves bankruptcy case
PG&E needs to exit bankruptcy by June 30 to qualify for coverage from a wildfire insurance fund the state created last summer. Without that coverage, the utility’s plan won’t be financially viable.
PG&E needs to exit bankruptcy by June 30 to qualify for coverage from a wildfire insurance fund the state created last summer. Without that coverage, the utility’s plan won’t be financially viable.
Third member of PG&E bankruptcy committee resigns, criticizes PG&E plan
Karin Gowins, the former comptroller for Paradise, told The Associated Press Friday that she resigned from the bankruptcy committee overseeing the claims of wildfire victims so she can publicly lambaste what she believes is a deeply flawed, $13.5 billion settlement with PG&E.
Karin Gowins, the former comptroller for Paradise, told The Associated Press Friday that she resigned from the bankruptcy committee overseeing the claims of wildfire victims so she can publicly lambaste what she believes is a deeply flawed, $13.5 billion settlement with PG&E.
PG&E won't pay $4M Camp Fire fine from $13.5B wildfire victim's fund
PG&E announced in San Francisco Monday that it has given up a controversial plan to pay a $4 million criminal fine to Butte County out of a proposed $13.5 billion trust to compensate wildfire victims.
PG&E announced in San Francisco Monday that it has given up a controversial plan to pay a $4 million criminal fine to Butte County out of a proposed $13.5 billion trust to compensate wildfire victims.
PG&E supports health care workers, donates nearly 1 million surgical, N95 masks
Pacific Gas and Electric announced on Friday they are donating nearly one million surgical and N95 masks to help support health care professionals in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pacific Gas and Electric announced on Friday they are donating nearly one million surgical and N95 masks to help support health care professionals in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
PG&E reaches bankruptcy deal with California governor
Pacific Gas & Electric and California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a deal Friday that removes one of the last hurdles for the nation’s largest utility to emerge from a bankruptcy triggered by its massive liabilities from wildfires.
Pacific Gas & Electric and California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a deal Friday that removes one of the last hurdles for the nation’s largest utility to emerge from a bankruptcy triggered by its massive liabilities from wildfires.
Court approves PG&E's $23B bankruptcy financing package
Pacific Gas & Electric got court approval to raise $23 billion to help pay its bills over destructive California wildfires.
Pacific Gas & Electric got court approval to raise $23 billion to help pay its bills over destructive California wildfires.
PG&E won't cut power to customers for non-payment during coronavirus emergency
In the thick of a coronavirus pandemic, Pacific Gas & Electric is providing a bit of relief to some of its customers.
In the thick of a coronavirus pandemic, Pacific Gas & Electric is providing a bit of relief to some of its customers.
PG&E keeping lights on during coronavirus crisis
PG&E says it will not shut off power to any of its customers for non-payment during the coronavirus pandemic.
PG&E says it will not shut off power to any of its customers for non-payment during the coronavirus pandemic.
PG&E says it has settled one battle involving wildfire fund
Pacific Gas & Electric told a federal bankruptcy judge Tuesday that it has settled a dispute with disaster-relief agencies that threatened to siphon money away from a $13.5 billion fund earmarked for victims of catastrophic wildfires in California caused by the nation’s largest utility.
Pacific Gas & Electric told a federal bankruptcy judge Tuesday that it has settled a dispute with disaster-relief agencies that threatened to siphon money away from a $13.5 billion fund earmarked for victims of catastrophic wildfires in California caused by the nation’s largest utility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.