Report: Firefighter overtime surges 65% in California
Despite the large paychecks, fire commanders and experts across the state argue that it’s often cheaper to pay the overtime than to hire more firefighters, once the cost of training and benefits for new employees are taken into account
Despite the large paychecks, fire commanders and experts across the state argue that it’s often cheaper to pay the overtime than to hire more firefighters, once the cost of training and benefits for new employees are taken into account
Chief David Rocha from Alameda County Fire Dept. discusses firefighter overtime on The Four
Chief Rocha spoke with Alex Savidge during The Four on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Chief Rocha spoke with Alex Savidge during The Four on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
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.
100-year-old walnut tree damaged in Tubbs Fire reborn; family finds renewal
A family who lost all their possessions in the Tubbs Fire, including a special, more-than-century-old walnut tree, has found a sense of closure and renewal.
A family who lost all their possessions in the Tubbs Fire, including a special, more-than-century-old walnut tree, has found a sense of closure and renewal.
California Gov. Newsom rejects PG&E's bankruptcy plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has rejected a bankruptcy reorganization plan that Pacific Gas and Electric reached just last week with thousands of wildfire victims, including a $13.5 billion settlement.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has rejected a bankruptcy reorganization plan that Pacific Gas and Electric reached just last week with thousands of wildfire victims, including a $13.5 billion settlement.
PG&E employee: wildfire safety complaints lead to firing
Wildfire safety complaints voiced to PG&E by a veteran lineman were ignored and led to his termination, according to a $7.6 million lawsuit filed against the bankrupt utility.
Wildfire safety complaints voiced to PG&E by a veteran lineman were ignored and led to his termination, according to a $7.6 million lawsuit filed against the bankrupt utility.
Wildfire victims learn preliminary details of PG&E’s proposed multi-billion dollar settlement
Attorneys inked the deal with PG&E Friday, paving the way for thousands of wildfire victims to receive compensation.
Attorneys inked the deal with PG&E Friday, paving the way for thousands of wildfire victims to receive compensation.
New report reveals firefighter overtime surges 65% in past decade
Major wildfires are mostly to blame.
Major wildfires are mostly to blame.
Wildfire victims learn preliminary details of PG&E's proposed settlement
Greg Liggins reports from Santa Rosa
Greg Liggins reports from Santa Rosa
Report: Overtime costs for firefighters surged by 65% over past decade
Following an unprecedented series of wildfires across California, overtime costs for firefighters surged by 65% over the past decade, pushing annual wages to nearly $5 billion, according to a newspaper analysis published Sunday.
Following an unprecedented series of wildfires across California, overtime costs for firefighters surged by 65% over the past decade, pushing annual wages to nearly $5 billion, according to a newspaper analysis published Sunday.
Residents brave rain in Santa Rosa for fresh Christmas trees
The rebuild neighborhoods are strung with straw barriers to help absorb runoff and guide it away from the home sites.
The rebuild neighborhoods are strung with straw barriers to help absorb runoff and guide it away from the home sites.
PG&E announces $13.5B settlement with individual Northern California wildfire victims
The utility company announced a $13.5B settlement with individual Northern California wildfire victims on Friday. It includes settlements for claims from the Ghost Ship fire in Oakland.
The utility company announced a $13.5B settlement with individual Northern California wildfire victims on Friday. It includes settlements for claims from the Ghost Ship fire in Oakland.
Flash flood watch issued for Kincade Fire burn area
The Kincade Fire burn area is likely to see half an inch or more of rain each hour Friday night when the heaviest rainfall is expected.
The Kincade Fire burn area is likely to see half an inch or more of rain each hour Friday night when the heaviest rainfall is expected.
Holiday spirit strong in North Bay, residents brace for storm
The holiday spirit is strong in the North Bay despite a strong storm headed their way.
The holiday spirit is strong in the North Bay despite a strong storm headed their way.
California homeowners dropped by insurance providers get temporary reprieve
The moratorium applies to people in 98 zip codes across the state - about 800,000 homeowners - who were impacted by seven major wildfires this year
The moratorium applies to people in 98 zip codes across the state - about 800,000 homeowners - who were impacted by seven major wildfires this year
Fire evacuees reunite with strangers who rescued their animals
At a Petaluma gathering on Wednesday, fire evacuees reunited with the strangers who saved their animals, which ranged from livestock and fish to even pet birds.
At a Petaluma gathering on Wednesday, fire evacuees reunited with the strangers who saved their animals, which ranged from livestock and fish to even pet birds.
PG&E makes progress on goal to clear overhead electric lines
PG&E says as of December, they are just over 70% done clearing 2,544 miles of overhead electric lines.
PG&E says as of December, they are just over 70% done clearing 2,544 miles of overhead electric lines.
PG&E urges judge to approve key settlement, faces resistance
The nation's largest utility faced fierce resistance at the court hearing from attorneys representing thousands of wildfire victims, PG&E bondholders who have proposed an alternative plan for salvaging the hobbled company and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The nation's largest utility faced fierce resistance at the court hearing from attorneys representing thousands of wildfire victims, PG&E bondholders who have proposed an alternative plan for salvaging the hobbled company and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Incoming storm brings threat of possible mudslides in burn areas
With a second storm expected this weekend, the wet weather brings concerns for mudslides in Sonoma County burn areas.
With a second storm expected this weekend, the wet weather brings concerns for mudslides in Sonoma County burn areas.
Cal Fire claims In-N-Out responsible for 2017 wildfire
Cal Fire is seeking roughly $1.2 million from the burger chain to recoup costs from the 2017 wildfire in Arroyo Grande.
Cal Fire is seeking roughly $1.2 million from the burger chain to recoup costs from the 2017 wildfire in Arroyo Grande.