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.
SF-Marin Food Bank packing food for Camp Fire victims
At the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Thursday, dozens of volunteers were busy packing up apples and other fruits, vegetables and groceries.
At the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Thursday, dozens of volunteers were busy packing up apples and other fruits, vegetables and groceries.
PG&E publicly releases supplemental report on electric incidents near the Camp Fire
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today submitted its supplemental report to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) about two incidents on its electric system near the Camp Fire. PG&E is also releasing the report publicly.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today submitted its supplemental report to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) about two incidents on its electric system near the Camp Fire. PG&E is also releasing the report publicly.
911 Camp Fire calls reveal confusing and chaotic moments
More than one month after the deadly Camp Fire ripped through Butte County, newly obtained 911 audio is shedding light on how quickly the disaster unfolded. The Camp Fire killed 86 people and destroyed nearly 14,000 homes.
More than one month after the deadly Camp Fire ripped through Butte County, newly obtained 911 audio is shedding light on how quickly the disaster unfolded. The Camp Fire killed 86 people and destroyed nearly 14,000 homes.
Protesters demand PG&E be held responsible for recent wildfires
Bay Area activists and environmental groups gathered Tuesday in San Francisco to demand that PG&E be held responsible for their role in the deadly Camp Fire in Butte County last month.
Bay Area activists and environmental groups gathered Tuesday in San Francisco to demand that PG&E be held responsible for their role in the deadly Camp Fire in Butte County last month.
Wildfire cleanup for 3 state fires estimated at $3 billion
Authorities estimate it will cost at least $3 billion to clear debris from 19,000 homes destroyed by three California wildfires last month.
Authorities estimate it will cost at least $3 billion to clear debris from 19,000 homes destroyed by three California wildfires last month.
Moraga donates backpacks to students in Paradise
In the East Bay, a small business owner and a school teacher have teamed up with the help of others to help students from Paradise recover from the Camp Fire.
In the East Bay, a small business owner and a school teacher have teamed up with the help of others to help students from Paradise recover from the Camp Fire.
Tiny homes from one veteran to others
As busy as Mike Wolff, owner of Wolff Contracting, is with rebuilding Wine Country, he's putting a lot of time, energy and personal money into 14, 250 square-foot tiny homes, for veterans to use at little or no cost, for however long they need it.
As busy as Mike Wolff, owner of Wolff Contracting, is with rebuilding Wine Country, he's putting a lot of time, energy and personal money into 14, 250 square-foot tiny homes, for veterans to use at little or no cost, for however long they need it.
Dog survives Camp Fire, waits nearly a month on burned down Paradise lot for owners to return
The deadly Camp Fire that ravaged Butte County spread horrifically fast last month, forcing residents to make split-second decisions as they scurried for safety. Countless cherished items were left behind, including pets, unfortunately.
The deadly Camp Fire that ravaged Butte County spread horrifically fast last month, forcing residents to make split-second decisions as they scurried for safety. Countless cherished items were left behind, including pets, unfortunately.
21,000 homes lost to recent California firestorms guarantees housing shortage will persist for years
From the Wine Country fires to the Camp Fire, California has had a run of almost unimaginable damage to add to the already tight North Bay housing markets, let alone firestorms from the previous three years.
From the Wine Country fires to the Camp Fire, California has had a run of almost unimaginable damage to add to the already tight North Bay housing markets, let alone firestorms from the previous three years.