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Iconic Fairmont Hotel abruptly closes Friday, files for Chapter 11
The landmark Fairmont Hotel, located in the heart of downtown San Jose’s cultural and entertainment district, is temporarily closing, it was announced Friday. FMT SJ LLC, the operator of...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
Judge calls PG&E ‘a recalcitrant criminal’ during probation hearing
A federal judge in San Francisco called PG&E “a recalcitrant criminal” at a hearing on Thursday, but delayed ruling on whether to impose additional strict probation conditions aimed at...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
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
Bankruptcy judge clears PG&E to pay out $235 million in employee bonuses
A federal bankruptcy judge in San Francisco on Tuesday approved a plan by PG&E Co. to pay up to 10,000 employees $235 million in bonuses for their work in...Read More