PG&E

A Santa Rosa man was arrested for threatening a PG&E worker with a shotgun after becoming upset about noise from utility work. The incident occurred on Sonoma Avenue, prompting a police response.

California's electricity rates, nearly double the national average, require reforms beyond campaign promises like rate freezes or breaking up PG&E. The article highlights wildfire-related costs as a key driver of rate increases and proposes solutions such as reducing utility profit margins on mitigation projects and enforcing stricter utility budgets.

Californians express frustration over PG&E's high energy bills, with concerns about future bill trends. The article highlights public dissatisfaction with escalating costs.

PG&E is implementing rate hikes, affecting 16 million people across 70,000 square miles of northern and central California. The article attributes these increases to Democrats' green policies.

Over 1,000 PG&E customers in the North Bay are experiencing public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) due to critical fire weather conditions. As of 6 a.m., 876 customers in Napa County, 238 in Sonoma County, and 38 in another area are affected.

The Bay Area is under a Red Flag Warning due to heat, high winds, and dry brush, which have increased extreme wildfire danger. Potential power shutoffs by PG&E are also possible.

Tom Steyer conceded California’s governor race after lacking enough votes to advance. Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra will face off in November. California’s jungle primary system pits all candidates together, with the top two advancing regardless of party.

Tom Steyer ended his California governor campaign after failing to advance in the jungle primary. Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra will face each other in the November general election. Steyer spent over $200 million on his campaign and accused corporate interests of influencing the race through opposition spending.

PG&E is warning of possible power shutoffs in parts of the Bay Area due to a warmup later this week that could increase fire danger. The utility has advised that public safety power shutoffs may occur on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

The Sunshine Ordinance Task Force ruled that Lurie violated records law by withholding texts related to the PG&E blackout. The mayor is ordered to release correspondence from the December outage following a complaint by The Standard.

Authorities evacuated homes in a San Jose neighborhood following a gas leak reported on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred on the 200 block of South 24th Street, with hazardous materials crews and PG&E responding. Evacuations were ordered within 150 feet of the site, and repairs are expected to last two to three hours.

Chevron and PG&E are spending millions to support Xavier Becerra in a primary against Tom Steyer. Energy companies are funding Becerra's campaign over Steyer before Tuesday's election.

PG&E has spent at least $13.5 million to oppose Tom Steyer's campaign for California governor. Steyer has publicly welcomed the challenge from the utility company.

PG&E has spent $13.5 million to oppose Tom Steyer's campaign for California governor, as per campaign records. Steyer has expressed willingness to engage in the fight against PG&E's opposition.

The Democratic Party faces internal conflict as Xavier Becerra accuses Tom Steyer of hypocrisy over his stance on PG&E, a utility giant, during the California governor's race. Becerra provided evidence to challenge Steyer's position, highlighting tensions within the party.

PG&E cut power to over 2,000 homes and businesses in California due to a fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park. The wildfire prompted evacuation orders for thousands of people. The fire is one of California's largest wildfires of the year.

Peter Karasev, a 38-year-old San Jose engineer, pleaded guilty to federal charges for bombing two PG&E electrical transformers in late 2022 and early 2023. The attacks caused property damage and widespread power outages in the Northern District of California.