PG&E asks for another rate hike due to climate change
Climate change has aggravated inflation, but nowhere more than with Pacific Gas & Electric, the first major utility to deal with far more effects of extreme weather related to fire and floods.
Climate change has aggravated inflation, but nowhere more than with Pacific Gas & Electric, the first major utility to deal with far more effects of extreme weather related to fire and floods.
PG&E fleet of drones inspect and help replace power lines
PG&E is touting the advanced capabilities of its drone system
PG&E is touting the advanced capabilities of its drone system
Ratepayers share frustration over PG&E rate hike
CPUC voted on PG&E's “massive” rate hike. It also approved a proposal to take away many benefits given to solar power system owners to increase utility company incomes even further.
CPUC voted on PG&E's “massive” rate hike. It also approved a proposal to take away many benefits given to solar power system owners to increase utility company incomes even further.
No matter how the vote goes, PG&E is raising its rates once again
No matter how the vote goes, PG&E rates are going up in January. It's just a question of how much more.
No matter how the vote goes, PG&E rates are going up in January. It's just a question of how much more.
Former East Bay lawyer convicted of embezzling from 2006 fire victims
An attorney formerly of Alamo was convicted Tuesday in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez of embezzling $400,000 from clients he represented against PG&E for damages from a 2006 fire.
An attorney formerly of Alamo was convicted Tuesday in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez of embezzling $400,000 from clients he represented against PG&E for damages from a 2006 fire.
South Bay engineer arraigned in court on federal charges for blowing up PG&E transformers
A San Jose man was arraigned on a previous indictment for bombing two Pacific Gas and Electric transformers late last year and at the beginning of this year, officials say.
A San Jose man was arraigned on a previous indictment for bombing two Pacific Gas and Electric transformers late last year and at the beginning of this year, officials say.
400 San Rafael residents without power after car hits pole
A car crashed into a utility pole Saturday leaving 400 people without power, authorities said.
A car crashed into a utility pole Saturday leaving 400 people without power, authorities said.
Ready for another $40 a month rate hike from PG&E?
Concerns over potential PG&E rate hikes.
Concerns over potential PG&E rate hikes.
After 258 days without a working streetlight, some San Jose residents want answers
It's been more than 258 days since Creek Drive in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose has had a working streetlight.
It's been more than 258 days since Creek Drive in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose has had a working streetlight.
State regulators push back on PG&E’s undergrounding plan
State regulators are opposing Pacific Gas & Electric's proposal to bury thousands of miles of power lines in areas prone to fires. PG&E aims to complete the extensive burial project by 2026, but needs the approval of state regulators to raise rates to pay for the estimated $6 billion project.
State regulators are opposing Pacific Gas & Electric's proposal to bury thousands of miles of power lines in areas prone to fires. PG&E aims to complete the extensive burial project by 2026, but needs the approval of state regulators to raise rates to pay for the estimated $6 billion project.
Thousands of PG&E customers without power in Oakland
Pacific Gas and Electric is reporting thousands of customers are without power in Oakland Tuesday evening.
Pacific Gas and Electric is reporting thousands of customers are without power in Oakland Tuesday evening.
PG&E restoring power from mass outage in San Francisco
Pacific Gas and Electric is reporting a power outage in San Francisco Friday evening.
Pacific Gas and Electric is reporting a power outage in San Francisco Friday evening.
Power restored to more than 15,000 customers affected by outages in the South Bay
Power has been restored to more than 15,000 customers in and around Campbell who were affected by outages Thursday night, according to PG&E.
Power has been restored to more than 15,000 customers in and around Campbell who were affected by outages Thursday night, according to PG&E.
California regulators propose higher rates for PG&E customers to reduce wildfire risk
Power bills for about 16 million people in Northern California will likely increase after state regulators released two rate proposals for one of the nation’s largest utilities Wednesday.
Power bills for about 16 million people in Northern California will likely increase after state regulators released two rate proposals for one of the nation’s largest utilities Wednesday.
Danville residents in the dark about plethora of PG&E outages
Danville residents and town leaders say they're in the dark as to why they've had 41 PG&E power outages just this summer.
Danville residents and town leaders say they're in the dark as to why they've had 41 PG&E power outages just this summer.
Red Flag Warning and Cal Fire's growing air force
Most at risk in the Greater Bay Area is the high elevation of eastern Napa County. PG&E has refined its Public Safety Power Shutoffs program, this time, mostly north and east of the Greater Bay Area.
Most at risk in the Greater Bay Area is the high elevation of eastern Napa County. PG&E has refined its Public Safety Power Shutoffs program, this time, mostly north and east of the Greater Bay Area.
North Bay residents taking Red Flag Warning seriously, PG&E could shut off power
Cal Fire officials in Napa say they've done work to better help residents be better prepared and protected against wildfires as the community faces a Red Flag Warning and potential power shutoffs.
Cal Fire officials in Napa say they've done work to better help residents be better prepared and protected against wildfires as the community faces a Red Flag Warning and potential power shutoffs.
Burying high-risk power lines carry high costs for customers
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) plans to unveil a proposed decision concerning PG&E's requested rate hikes.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) plans to unveil a proposed decision concerning PG&E's requested rate hikes.
Repetitive PG&E power outages in Danville angering business owners
The latest power outages occurred Monday affecting thousands of households from Alamo to San Ramon. PG&E said it is taking immediate steps to improve reliability for the East Bay communities.
The latest power outages occurred Monday affecting thousands of households from Alamo to San Ramon. PG&E said it is taking immediate steps to improve reliability for the East Bay communities.
San Jose City Council to consider creating its own utility company
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says Tuesday’s city council vote is about the city’s ability to create a utility company, and it’s the first of many steps in the process.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says Tuesday’s city council vote is about the city’s ability to create a utility company, and it’s the first of many steps in the process.