Mar 23 Watch 2:01 News Wrap: IOC member says Tokyo Olympics will be postponed In our news wrap Monday, there is word that this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo will be postponed due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Dick Pound, an American member of the International Olympic Committee, said they will likely take place… Continue watching
Feb 27 Regulators boost PG&E’s wildfire fine to $2.1 billion By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press The increased punishment includes a $200 million payment earmarked for the people who lost family and property in catastrophic wildfires caused by PG&E's outdated electrical grid and negligence during 2017 and 2018. Continue reading
Jan 23 California bill would make utilities pay some blackout costs By Adam Beam, Associated Press A bill in the California Legislature would require electric companies to reimburse customers when the utilities turn off power to prevent wildfires. Continue reading
Jan 22 California governor urges judge to reject PG&E bankruptcy plan By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging a federal judge to reject Pacific Gas and Electric's blueprint for getting out of bankruptcy and renewing his threat to lead a bid to turn the beleaguered utility into a government-run operation. Continue reading
Dec 07 PG&E says it has reached $13.5 billion wildfire settlement By John Rogers, Associated Press Iran and the U.S. conducted a prisoner exchange Saturday that saw a detained Princeton scholar released for an Iranian scientist held by America, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington after months of tensions. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 7:12 Could selling PG&E to its customers help solve California’s power problems? During California’s recent wildfires, the intentional blackouts PG&E implemented to reduce danger frustrated residents. The utility’s poorly maintained infrastructure is blamed for at least five previous fires. Now, the mayors of over a dozen California cities are suggesting PG&E should… Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch 5:30 News Wrap: Trump must turn over tax returns to NY, says appeals court In our news wrap Monday, a New York federal appeals court ruled President Trump’s 2011 tax returns must be turned over to state prosecutors, as part of an investigation into payments to two women claiming affairs with Trump. Also, Iran… Continue watching
Nov 03 Trump threatens to cut US funding for California wildfires By Associated Press Trump tweeted Sunday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom has done a “terrible job of forest management.”… Continue reading
Nov 02 Crews battle last stubborn Southern California wildfire By John Antczak, Associated Press Crews fought a pitched battle against the last remaining large wildfire in Southern California as the stubborn flames threatened nearly 2,000 homes and other buildings. Continue reading
Nov 01 Watch 5:21 News Wrap: October jobs numbers exceed expectations, despite GM strike In our news wrap Friday, the U.S. turned in better-than-expected October economic numbers. The Labor Department reports that employers added a net 128,000 jobs last month, and figures for August and September were revised upward. Also, former Texas Congressman Beto… Continue watching