Bobcat who survived deadly Woolsey Fire gives birth to 4 kittens

A young bobcat that survived a massive and deadly wildfire in Southern California last year has given birth to four kittens, wildlife officials said Friday.

Utility rates could skyrocket by 50% if PG&E- linked wildfires continue

An energy analyst says PG&E customers' bills could double if the utility racks up billions more in wildfire damages like it did in 2017 and 2018. 

PG&E ramps up electrical equipment inspections ahead of fire season

With fire season soon to be upon California residents, Pacific Gas and Electric Company's enhanced wildfire safety program is accelerating safety inspections of its electric infrastructure in high fire-risk areas.

Governor wants wildfire solutions in 90 days

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday that lawmakers should consider changing California's strict law that makes utilities pay for wildfire damage caused by their equipment, regardless of fault, a controversial proposal that has failed to gain traction in the past.

PG&E names new CEO, board amid bankruptcy proceedings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- A troubled California utility has named a new chief executive and board members amid a bankruptcy proceeding.

California National Guard to leave border, reassigned to fire protection

California is calling in the National Guard for the first time to help protect communities from wildfires like the one that destroyed much of the city of Paradise last fall.

SF Giants open stadium to Paradise High baseball team

Almost all of the players on the Paradise High School baseball team lost everything they owned in the deadly Camp Fire that completely wiped out the small mountain town late last year. 

Report: Power lines sparked massive 2017 Southern California fire

An investigation has determined that one of the largest and most destructive fires in California history was sparked by power lines coming into contact during high winds.

District attorneys: No criminal charges against PG&E in 2017 wine country wildfires

Pacific Gas & Electric will not face criminal charges in connection to the October 2017 Northern California wildfires that ravaged wine country, district attorneys announced on Tuesday. 

PG&E: Company's equipment may have ignited Camp Fire

Fallout from another disaster that cost lives and property in the North Bay is making headlines again.

Sheriff names 2 more victims of deadly California wildfire

Authorities have identified two more victims of a destructive 2018 Northern California wildfire that killed 85.

Documentary on Camp Fire debuts in San Rafael

A Butte County man who saved more than 100 lives during the Camp Fire is being recognized in a new film.

Officials confirm Camp Fire death toll drops to 85

PARADISE, Calif. (AP) -- A Northern California sheriff's office dropped the death toll from a devastating 2018 wildfire to 85 people. 

California wildfire victims living in RVs ordered to leave properties

Hundreds of Northern California wildfire victims desperate for housing and living in recreational vehicles on their burned-out lots were ordered off their properties Monday after federal authorities threatened to cut off funding for the state's biggest natural disaster cleanup.

Sheriff's office names 2 more dead in California wildfire

PARADISE, Calif. (AP) -- A northern California sheriff's office has released the names of two more people who died in a devastating wildfire that killed at least 86 people. 

PG&E executive is getting a major salary increase, records show

A Pacific Gas and Electric executive is getting a $75,000 raise, despite the utility’s plan to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, 2 Investigates found.

After bankruptcy, PG&E headed back to court over wildfires

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. will be back in a U.S. courtroom a day after declaring bankruptcy, as it tries to convince a judge not to order dramatic steps to try to prevent its equipment from causing more wildfires.

California regulators clear way for PG&E bankruptcy filing

California utility regulators on Monday removed a major hurdle to a planned bankruptcy filing by Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. at a raucous, last-minute meeting where protesters repeatedly denounced and spoke over members of the panel.