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PG&E warns of potential power shutoffs in Northern California as fire risk rises this weekend
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (132+ words) Pacific Gas and Electric Company warned that it may shut off power in multiple counties this weekend to prevent its equipment from sparking fires. The utility said an elevated fire risk from winds, low humidity and dry fuels could require…...
California Grand Tasting food and wine celebration event set for Sacramento on Friday
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (103+ words) Dozens of local craft wines, brews and food are expected at the California Grand Tasting on Friday, Sept. 11 in Sacramento. The California Grand Tasting is new for 2026, combing the Legends of Wine and The Grand Tasting events. It's the ultimate…...
SacAnime wraps up in Sacramento, drawing thousands of fans
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (244+ words) The final day of SacAnime wrapped up at the Safe Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, where thousands of anime and video game fans gathered over the weekend. Attendees participated in panels, shopped from local artists, and met voice actors....
Amid liability fight, CA wildfire survivors urge state leaders to hold power companies accountable
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (861+ words) As California leaders revisit the question of who should pay and how much when investor-owned utility companies cause catastrophic wildfires, wildfire victims are urging state officials to ensure the companies don't start fires in the first place. PG&E’s CEO…...
PG&E, Edison stocks fall again after latest deal on wildfire liability
1+ week, 5+ day ago (636+ words) Stocks for California utility companies faced more losses in trading on Monday, after a new deal over the weekend on changes to the state's wildfire liability system when an investor-owned utility company causes a catastrophic fire failed to quell market…...
How California lawmakers and Gov. Newsom plan to change payouts when a utility starts a wildfire
1+ week, 6+ day ago (659+ words) California lawmakers and the governor this weekend agreed to make some changes to the state's wildfire liability system and how it handles payouts when an investor owned utility company causes a catastrophic fire, an issue that could have an impact…...
California lawmakers block Newsom's push to prevent insurance companies from suing utilities that cause wildfires
2+ week, 1+ day ago (425+ words) California lawmakers have blocked Gov. Gavin Newsom from pursuing his plan to prevent insurance companies in California from recouping their losses from investor-owned utilities that cause a catastrophic wildfire, multiple sources close to the negotiations confirmed to KCRA 3 on Friday…...
After California lawmakers block Newsom wildfire plan, PG&E and other utility stocks take a hit
2+ week, 1+ day ago (377+ words) Investors took notice on Friday after KCRA 3’s report about a clash between the insurance and utility industries. California investor-owned utilities’ stocks were punished for being on the losing side – for now. The market moving news: California lawmakers blocked Gov....
Property insurance companies warn of rising costs under Gov. Newsom's wildfire proposal
2+ week, 1+ day ago (558+ words) The CEOs of 15 major insurance companies, including Allstate, State Farm, Farmers, and Nationwide, are warning that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to shift wildfire-related costs to insurers could lead to higher rates for Californians and destabilize the state’s insurance market. The…...
Merced County tire fire prompts air quality warnings
2+ week, 3+ day ago (280+ words) A tire fire in Ballico, Merced County continues to burn, with health officials warning of air quality impacts and advising residents to take precautions A tire fire in Ballico, Merced County is expected to burn for up to a week,…...