Insurance claims from deadly California wildfires top $11.4B
Insurance claims from California's deadly November 2018 wildfires have topped $11.4 billion, making the series of fires one of the most expensive in state history, officials said Monday.
Insurance claims from California's deadly November 2018 wildfires have topped $11.4 billion, making the series of fires one of the most expensive in state history, officials said Monday.
Investigators say deadly Tubbs Fire caused by private electrical system, not PG&E
Electrical equipment on private property north of Calistoga, not PG&E power lines, sparked the 2017 deadly Tubbs Fire, the second most destructive wildfire in California history, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said Thursday.
Electrical equipment on private property north of Calistoga, not PG&E power lines, sparked the 2017 deadly Tubbs Fire, the second most destructive wildfire in California history, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said Thursday.
CPUC only says it's ‘monitoring' PG&E amid company's uncertain future
The California Public Utilities Commission would not comment on its role in the potential bankruptcy filing of Pacific Gas and Electric but a spokesperson did say Monday PG&E has the resources to continue to safely meet its core responsibilities and obligations.
The California Public Utilities Commission would not comment on its role in the potential bankruptcy filing of Pacific Gas and Electric but a spokesperson did say Monday PG&E has the resources to continue to safely meet its core responsibilities and obligations.
California governor, lawmakers confront utility bankruptcy
The announcement by the nation's largest utility that it is filing for bankruptcy puts Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s problems squarely in the hands of Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers, who now must try tokeep ratepayer costs down, ensure wildfire victims get the money they're owed and rethink California's energy picture in the face of climate change. ...
The announcement by the nation's largest utility that it is filing for bankruptcy puts Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s problems squarely in the hands of Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers, who now must try tokeep ratepayer costs down, ensure wildfire victims get the money they're owed and rethink California's energy picture in the face of climate change. ...
PG&E bankruptcy will be an expensive process
Is PG&E too big to fail? California's increasing need for electricity certainly is. Assuming Pacific Gas and Electric files for bankruptcy on January 29, supplying customers electricity and natural gas will go on as usual. But, bankruptcy will complicate things mightily.
Is PG&E too big to fail? California's increasing need for electricity certainly is. Assuming Pacific Gas and Electric files for bankruptcy on January 29, supplying customers electricity and natural gas will go on as usual. But, bankruptcy will complicate things mightily.
Northern California town launches 'Goat Fund Me' to prevent wildfires
The threat of catastrophic wildfires has driven a Northern California town to launch a "Goat Fund Me" campaign to bring herds of goats to city-owned land to help clear brush.
The threat of catastrophic wildfires has driven a Northern California town to launch a "Goat Fund Me" campaign to bring herds of goats to city-owned land to help clear brush.
PG&E may need to inspect entire territory for trees, wildfire risks
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A federal judge in San Francisco on Wednesday tentatively ordered PG&E Co. to inspect its entire electrical service area and remove or trim any trees and repair any damaged transmission equipment that could cause wildfires.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A federal judge in San Francisco on Wednesday tentatively ordered PG&E Co. to inspect its entire electrical service area and remove or trim any trees and repair any damaged transmission equipment that could cause wildfires.
New California governor proposes wildfire investments, 911 fee
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday pledged fresh investments to prevent, fight and escape wildfires, including millions to help local governments improve their communication during emergencies and a fee to fund an update for the state's 911 system.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday pledged fresh investments to prevent, fight and escape wildfires, including millions to help local governments improve their communication during emergencies and a fee to fund an update for the state's 911 system.
S&P slashes PG&E rating to junk status following deadly California wildfires
S&P slashed PG&E's credit rating to junk status as the utility grapples with the political and financial fallout from costly and deadly wildfires in California.
S&P slashed PG&E's credit rating to junk status as the utility grapples with the political and financial fallout from costly and deadly wildfires in California.
PG&E assessing finances amid California wildfire links
The parent company of California's largest utility is assessing its finances and structure in the wake of wildfires blamed on its equipment that could cost it billions of dollars in liability.
The parent company of California's largest utility is assessing its finances and structure in the wake of wildfires blamed on its equipment that could cost it billions of dollars in liability.
Butte County sheriff's deputy, and his kids, surprise twins who lost bikes in Camp Fire
A grim, devastating scene was recreated with glowing smiles after a Northern California sheriff’s deputy surprised twin brothers who lost their bicycles and other belongings in the deadly Camp Fire that ravaged Butte County in November.
A grim, devastating scene was recreated with glowing smiles after a Northern California sheriff’s deputy surprised twin brothers who lost their bicycles and other belongings in the deadly Camp Fire that ravaged Butte County in November.
Calif. attorney general says PG&E could face murder or manslaughter charges for role in deadly fires
California's top prosecutor says Pacific Gas and Electric could possibly face murder or manslaughter charges for its role in the state's deadly wildfires.
California's top prosecutor says Pacific Gas and Electric could possibly face murder or manslaughter charges for its role in the state's deadly wildfires.
Couple that lost home in California wildfire get pardons
Jason Burnett said he detected a faint feeling of disappointment from his wife when California Gov. Jerry Brown pardoned him for an old drug crime less than two weeks after the couple lost their home in the nation's deadliest wildfire in a century. Heather Steels Burnett had applied for a pardon too but didn't receive it last month like her husband. "She's like, 'I...
Jason Burnett said he detected a faint feeling of disappointment from his wife when California Gov. Jerry Brown pardoned him for an old drug crime less than two weeks after the couple lost their home in the nation's deadliest wildfire in a century. Heather Steels Burnett had applied for a pardon too but didn't receive it last month like her husband. "She's like, 'I...
'Bikes for Butte:' Alameda County deputies deliver hundreds of bikes to young wildfire survivors
Members of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office spent Friday loading up and deliver hundreds of bicycles to children affected by the devastating Camp Fire that ravaged Butte County last month.
Members of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office spent Friday loading up and deliver hundreds of bicycles to children affected by the devastating Camp Fire that ravaged Butte County last month.
Businessman donates $1M to students, teachers in Paradise
A Southern California businessman heartbroken by the destruction brought by the Camp Fire traveled to Chico on Tuesday with plans to directly hand $1,000 to each student and staff member of Paradise High School.
A Southern California businessman heartbroken by the destruction brought by the Camp Fire traveled to Chico on Tuesday with plans to directly hand $1,000 to each student and staff member of Paradise High School.
Hollywood filmmaker Ron Howard making documentary about Camp Fire
Hollywood filmmaker and actor Ron Howard believes in the resiliency of Paradise fire victims and their ability to rebuild their lives following the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history.
Hollywood filmmaker and actor Ron Howard believes in the resiliency of Paradise fire victims and their ability to rebuild their lives following the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history.
Four-year-old fire victim has new dinosaur collection thanks to kindness of strangers
Riley Wooten is 4 years old and before last month lived a quiet life with his grandmother and his dinosaur collection in the once sleepy town of Paradise.
Riley Wooten is 4 years old and before last month lived a quiet life with his grandmother and his dinosaur collection in the once sleepy town of Paradise.
All evacuation orders lifted in Paradise fire
The remaining residents who fled from the deadliest wildfire in California history were allowed to return to their home Saturday and assess the damage.
The remaining residents who fled from the deadliest wildfire in California history were allowed to return to their home Saturday and assess the damage.
Moraga residents prepare for disaster with wildfire evacuation drill
The terrifying scene of thousands of people trying to evacuate a fire zone at the same time is something seen far too often. After the Tubbs and Camp Fires, the Moraga Police Department and other nearby agencies chose to prepare their cities for a mass evacuation in case of a wildfire.
The terrifying scene of thousands of people trying to evacuate a fire zone at the same time is something seen far too often. After the Tubbs and Camp Fires, the Moraga Police Department and other nearby agencies chose to prepare their cities for a mass evacuation in case of a wildfire.
Report details firefighters' harrowing work in Paradise
On the first day fighting the deadly Northern California wildfire that destroyed the city of Paradise last month, a crew setting a back burn to stop the blaze was suddenly overrun by flames when erratic winds suddenly shifted.
On the first day fighting the deadly Northern California wildfire that destroyed the city of Paradise last month, a crew setting a back burn to stop the blaze was suddenly overrun by flames when erratic winds suddenly shifted.