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Audit finds utility companies, state officials failing mission to prevent wildfires
An audit finds that utility companies and state officials are failing to prevent wildfires with inadequate plans and lack of enforcement.Read More
Judge approves PG&E bankruptcy exit plan with $25 billion payout for wildfire losses
A U.S. bankruptcy judge in San Francisco gave final approval Saturday to PG&E’s $58 billion plan for exiting its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The confirmation order signed by U.S. Bankruptcy...Read More
PG&E pleads guilty on 84 involuntary manslaughter counts for lives lost in Camp Fire
PG&E pleaded guilty as was expected Tuesday in Butte County Superior Court to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter stemming from the 2018 Camp Fire, which killed 84 people and...Read More
PG&E begins multi-day bankruptcy confirmation hearing
A multi-day confirmation hearing on PG&E’s financial plan for emerging from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy begins in federal bankruptcy court in San Francisco Wednesday. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali...Read More
Judge orders PG&E to keep all equipment records, hire tree inspection crew as probation condition
"This failure is upon us because for years, in order to enlarge dividends, bonuses, and political contributions, PG&E cheated on maintenance of its grid..."Read More
Junior college trades training facility will prepare workers to rebuild after fires
Santa Rosa Junior College will soon have a construction and building trades training center on its Petaluma campus that will provide skilled workers needed training to help rebuild the...Read More
PG&E settles second round of wildfire claims for $11 billion
"Today's settlement is another step in doing what's right for the communities, businesses, and individuals affected by the devastating wildfires." Read More
PG&E board of directors to be sentenced to visit Paradise, San Bruno
The order by U.S. District Judge William Alsup would be part of the utility's sentence for violating its probation.Read More
Raiders contribute to Camp Fire relief efforts
The Oakland Raiders and their players have rallied to provide aid for the relief and recovery efforts resulting from the Camp Fire in Northern California.Read More
Storm with possible ‘intense’ rainfall heads for Bay Area
Confidence has increased that a storm front set to arrive late Tuesday or early Wednesday will bring much-needed relief to parched Northern California.Read More
Some colleges reopen, others remain closed due to smoke
Some Bay Area colleges and universities say they will open for classes and other business on Monday.Read More
Masks no substitute for staying indoors, say officials
Mayor London Breed Friday again advised residents to remain indoors, including this weekend.Read More
Muni offers free rides Friday due to unhealthy air
Muni will be free for passengers on Friday due to unhealthy air conditions in The City.Read More