Deadline for North Bay fire victims to file claims against PG&E extended amid bankruptcy
North Bay fire victims have more time to file insurance claims after a bankruptcy court extended the deadline.
North Bay fire victims have more time to file insurance claims after a bankruptcy court extended the deadline.
Santa Rosa brewery apologizes for 'F—PG&E' beer after fierce backlash
A Santa Rosa brewery issued an apology over the name of its newest ale that was inspired by Pacific Gas and Electric.
A Santa Rosa brewery issued an apology over the name of its newest ale that was inspired by Pacific Gas and Electric.
PG&E likely sparked nearly 2,000 CA fires, 30% involved equipment failure
Fire incident data obtained by 2 Investigates shows PG&E believes its equipment was involved in nearly 2,000 fires in the last five years.
Fire incident data obtained by 2 Investigates shows PG&E believes its equipment was involved in nearly 2,000 fires in the last five years.
PG&E scales back San Jose’s Christmas in the Park sponsorship
PG&E’s financial troubles are affecting a long time holiday tradition in San Jose. The executive director of Christmas in the Park said this year PG&E is scaling back its sponsorship big time. Christmas in the Park is set to open later this month with an expected 700,000 visitors.
PG&E’s financial troubles are affecting a long time holiday tradition in San Jose. The executive director of Christmas in the Park said this year PG&E is scaling back its sponsorship big time. Christmas in the Park is set to open later this month with an expected 700,000 visitors.
PG&E reports $1.62 billion loss in 3rd quarter, now $4 billion in the hole for first 9 months of 2019
The company estimated it's facing a bill of more than $6 billion this year alone to pay for devastating fires in 2017 and 2018, more rigorous inspection of its electrical equipment, and customer credits for recent blackouts designed to prevent more blazes.
The company estimated it's facing a bill of more than $6 billion this year alone to pay for devastating fires in 2017 and 2018, more rigorous inspection of its electrical equipment, and customer credits for recent blackouts designed to prevent more blazes.
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. stock plummets following massive losses in 3rd quarter
Today Pacific Gas and Electric Co. announced more than 1.6 billion dollars in losses in the third quarter of 2019.
Today Pacific Gas and Electric Co. announced more than 1.6 billion dollars in losses in the third quarter of 2019.
Funeral fallout: PG&E power outages don't just affect the living
Other hiccups came to light, too. With the internet down, death certificates couldn’t be signed immediately. Cremations had to be rescheduled. Some reception rooms were dark, leaving grieving families to make somber plans by lantern light. Churches were forced to shut their doors.
Other hiccups came to light, too. With the internet down, death certificates couldn’t be signed immediately. Cremations had to be rescheduled. Some reception rooms were dark, leaving grieving families to make somber plans by lantern light. Churches were forced to shut their doors.
PG&E anticipates more than $6B in wildfire costs
Pacific Gas & Electric reported substantial losses for the third quarter on Thursday, driven by catastrophic wildfires that have been blamed on the utility’s outdated transmission lines. The company anticipates those costs could escalate to as much as $6.3 billion.
Pacific Gas & Electric reported substantial losses for the third quarter on Thursday, driven by catastrophic wildfires that have been blamed on the utility’s outdated transmission lines. The company anticipates those costs could escalate to as much as $6.3 billion.
California utility meets with governor amid bankruptcy case
California's governor called the chief executive of a troubled utility to his office on Tuesday for a closed-door meeting as the company struggles to emerge from a high-profile bankruptcy while facing criticism for its practice of shutting off power for millions of people to prevent wildfires.
California's governor called the chief executive of a troubled utility to his office on Tuesday for a closed-door meeting as the company struggles to emerge from a high-profile bankruptcy while facing criticism for its practice of shutting off power for millions of people to prevent wildfires.
PG&E agrees to extend deadline for wildfire damage claims
Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to extend by two months the deadline to file claims against the company for damages suffered from a series of wildfires in California.
Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to extend by two months the deadline to file claims against the company for damages suffered from a series of wildfires in California.
Judge questions PG&E over its equipment failure near Kincade Fire
A federal judge wants Pacific Gas and Electric to explain what role its equipment may have played in sparking the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County.
A federal judge wants Pacific Gas and Electric to explain what role its equipment may have played in sparking the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County.
Gov. Newsom threatens possible PG&E takeover if no plan is made
California's governor on Friday threatened a possible takeover of the troubled utility blamed for sparking deadly wildfires across the state with its outdated equipment unless it can emerge from bankruptcy ahead of next year's wildfire season with a plan focused on safety.
California's governor on Friday threatened a possible takeover of the troubled utility blamed for sparking deadly wildfires across the state with its outdated equipment unless it can emerge from bankruptcy ahead of next year's wildfire season with a plan focused on safety.
Cities to be reimbursed for costs from recent PG&E shutoffs
State legislators are reimbursing cities for costs incurred from recent Pacific Gas and Electric power shutoffs.
State legislators are reimbursing cities for costs incurred from recent Pacific Gas and Electric power shutoffs.
Cities reimbursed for power shutoffs
California legislators say they will reimburse cities for losses incurred during the PG and E power shutoffs
California legislators say they will reimburse cities for losses incurred during the PG and E power shutoffs
Crews working on PG&E transmission tower possibly linked to cause of Kincade Fire
SkyFOX captured video of multiple PG&E trucks and about a dozen workers performing unknown maintenance or repairs on the tower near Kincade and Burned Mountain Roads.
SkyFOX captured video of multiple PG&E trucks and about a dozen workers performing unknown maintenance or repairs on the tower near Kincade and Burned Mountain Roads.
1,400 customers still without electricity from recent PG&E planned shutoffs
Pacific Gas and Electric said only 1,400 customers impacted by the most recent public safety power shutoff (PSPS) remained without power Thursday night.
Pacific Gas and Electric said only 1,400 customers impacted by the most recent public safety power shutoff (PSPS) remained without power Thursday night.
Marin County officials evaluate how outages affect the elderly
Some seniors living in an apartment complex in Fairfax were without power for five days. Now Marin County officials are looking at how shutoffs affect the elderly
Some seniors living in an apartment complex in Fairfax were without power for five days. Now Marin County officials are looking at how shutoffs affect the elderly
PG&E planned outages may have prevented 56 fires
PG&E said its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) from October 9 through 12 possibly help prevent 56 fires.
PG&E said its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) from October 9 through 12 possibly help prevent 56 fires.
PG&E equipment blamed for 6 fires in the last 8 days
Pacific Gas & Electric equipment has been identified as the cause of the Bethel and Oakley fires from over the weekend, East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said on Wednesday.
Pacific Gas & Electric equipment has been identified as the cause of the Bethel and Oakley fires from over the weekend, East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said on Wednesday.
Six fires linked to Pacific Gas and Electric equipment
New documents show PG&E equipment likely started fires in Bethel Island and Oakley on Sunday. In all, these are the 5th and 6th fires linked to PG&E equipment in the last 8 days.
New documents show PG&E equipment likely started fires in Bethel Island and Oakley on Sunday. In all, these are the 5th and 6th fires linked to PG&E equipment in the last 8 days.