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Brace for Impact as PG&E Unveils Two More Rate Hikes in California

Friday, December 20

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved two new rate hikes for PG&E, marking the fifth and sixth increases this year. These hikes aim to fund vegetation management projects and extend the operation of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant in San Luis Obispo....

Power Restoration Progresses After PG&E Safety Shutdown Amid Red Flag Warnings

Thursday, November 7

PG&E has given the all-clear. Crews began inspecting equipment and making repairs where needed before restoration around 4:30 WednesdayThe utility shut off the lights to 22,000 customers as red flag warnings covered the state, and peak wind gusts were observed at 88 mph in...

Road Closes for Month-Long PG&E Underground Power Line Project

Wednesday, November 6

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has provided more information on the closure of the rural dirt road, China Grade Rd. They have initiated a project to install approximately five miles of underground power lines, running from Taylorsville to Mount Hough. This work, which...

PG&E Power Shutoffs Could Affect 17 Counties and 3 Tribal Areas on Election Day

Monday, November 4

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has announced a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that may impact approximately 15,000 customers across 17 counties and three tribal areas starting Tuesday, November 5. PG&E is monitoring high wind conditions and dry vegetation, which are forecasted...

PG&E May Shut Off Power for Safety in Plumas County, Favorable Weather Removes Sierra from Scope

Thursday, October 17

PG&E is closely monitoring a potential wind event that could trigger a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for about 20,000 customers across 24 counties, including 316 customers in Plumas County. The safety measure aims to reduce wildfire risks due to dry vegetation and strong...

PG&E Issues Warning for Potential Power Shutoffs Due to High Winds

Wednesday, October 16

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has announced the possibility of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in Plumas and Sierra Counties starting Thursday, as dry, northerly winds are expected to increase wildfire risk. PG&E’s meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation, and the company’s Emergency...

PG&E Extends Lifeline to the Affected by Gold Complex Fire: Support and Recovery Resources Now Available

Tuesday, September 10

As the Gold Complex Fire impacted those in Eastern Plumas and Sierra counties, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is stepping up to help those hardest hit. With the fire disrupting lives and threatening communities, PG&E is rolling out a suite of support programs...

Patti’s Thunder Café in Quincy Among Local Restaurants Awarded Grant from PG&E Foundation

Tuesday, September 3

Patti’s Thunder Café in Quincy is one of the 154 hometown restaurants across Northern and Central California receiving a financial boost from the California Restaurant Foundation (CRF) and The PG&E Corporation Foundation. This year, the PG&E Foundation contributed $900,000 to fund $5,000 in grants...

PG&E Resumes Undergrounding Power Lines in Plumas County

Tuesday, August 27

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is resuming work to underground power lines in Plumas County.Due to the amount of time work was paused because of the Park Fire, PG&E needs to accelerate the schedule. Work hours on this project will be Monday through...

Plumas Supes Form Committee for Dixie Fire PG&E Settlement Funds

Thursday, August 1

“Well, we did something,” Plumas Supervisor Greg Hagwood said as the board approved forming an ad hoc committee for PG&E Dixie Fire Settlement funds, three years after the Dixie Fire burned nearly 1 million acres.The County received $7.8 million from PG&E as part of...