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This California Agency Already Regulates PG&E, Uber, AT&T, Trains, Buses — And Now Wildfire Safety. Is That Too Much?

When Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California’s new wildfire liability law last month, he added another major task to an agency brimming with responsibilities, authority — and problems. This sprawling, powerful

California governor taps new top utilities regulator

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he is tapping Marybel Batjer, a veteran of state government, to serve as the state’s top utilities regulator. Batjer will serve as president of

Head of California Public Utilities Commission to retire

The head of the California Public Utilities Commission announced Thursday that he will retire after almost five years on a job dominated by oversight of devastating wildfires. Michael Picker said

Head of California Utility Regulator to Retire Amid New Guidelines Being Set to Prevent Wildfires

The head of the California Public Utilities Commission announced Thursday that he will retire after almost five years on a job dominated by oversight of devastating wildfires. Michael Picker said

PG&E Judge Wary of Push for Official Voice for Ratepayers in Bankruptcy Court

PG&E Corp. ratepayers Thursday faced tough questioning from a bankruptcy judge as they sought to gain an official voice in the California utility’s bankruptcy. Judge Dennis Montali said he would

A Radical, Enron-Era Measure Revived as Fires Burn Power Giants

Two decades ago, in the midst of an energy crisis and rampant power market manipulation, California took the radical step of buying electricity for millions of residents. Now, with the

CPUC votes unanimously to allow PG&E rate hikes

In the California Public Utilities Commission meeting Thursday, the five commissioner’s voted unanimously to allow PG&E to add more than a third of a billion dollars to customers’ bills. The

CPUC has 19 employees to inspect California’s electrical system

The California Public Utilities Commission who has been accused of being too cozy with PG&E, looks to be further hampered by a lack of people to inspect PG&E’s power lines.

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

California lawmakers pave path for higher electricity, gas bills

State legislation that might protect PG&E and other utility monopolies from an array of liabilities in the wake of disasters such as a fatal gas explosion in San Bruno or

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