A judge ruled that Pacific Gas & Electric will face manslaughter charges for its role in a Northern California wildfire that killed four people in 2020.
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California Weighs Overhauling Utility Regulator After PG&E Bankruptcy
Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering overhauling California’s regulator of power and water companies as he and other state leaders race to prepare for another wildfire season. Mr. Newsom, a Democrat, discussed the idea at a meeting with legislative leaders and analysts from S&P Global Ratings in his office last week, according to people with knowledge… Continue reading California Weighs Overhauling Utility Regulator After PG&E Bankruptcy
Verizon Apologizes for Throttling Fire Department’s Data During Wildfire
Verizon on Friday apologized for throttling the data speeds for a fire department as it was battling the largest recorded wildfire in California’s history. “In supporting first responders in the Mendocino fire, we didn’t live up to our own promise of service and performance excellence when our process failed some first responders on the line,… Continue reading Verizon Apologizes for Throttling Fire Department’s Data During Wildfire