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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
PG&E crews and contractors will remove now-inactive fiber cable from transmission towers on Saturday and Sunday,