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A firefighter searches for human remains in a trailer park destroyed in the Camp Fire on Nov. 16, 2018, in Paradise. A lobbyist seeking a $1.5-billion state loan to help tens of thousands of victims of devastating California wildfires is leaving his job amid a sexual harassment scandal. The PG&E Fire Victim Trust reported Wednesday, April 20, 2022 that Patrick McCallum and the trust “have agreed to part ways." Photo by John Locher, AP Photo

Yet another setback for PG&E wildfire victims

by Emily Hoeven April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

A key advocate left the PG&E wildfire victims fund after he was embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal at Sonoma State University.

Pacific Gas & Electric vehicles are parked at the PG&E Oakland Service Center in Oakland on Jan. 14, 2019. Photo by Ben Margot, AP Photo

State under fire for granting PG&E safety license

by Emily Hoeven February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

The Creek Fire burns in the Sierra National Forest on Sept. 6, 2020, near Big Creek, Calif. Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Photo

PG&E under federal investigation

by Emily Hoeven November 2, 2021November 2, 2021

Top PG&E regulator resigns

by Emily Hoeven September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

blackouts

California can help vulnerable communities prepare for blackouts

by Guest Commentary September 22, 2021September 21, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom talks to media after touring the North Complex Fire zone in Butte County on Sep 11, 2020 outside of Oroville. Newsom has declared a statewide emergency due to the widespread fires and extreme weather conditions, and secured a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to the Northern California wildfires. Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Sacramento Bee, Pool

Newsom: Statewide water restrictions possible

by Emily Hoeven August 18, 2021August 18, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom holds up the California Comeback Plan relief bill after signing it alongside Los Angeles City councilman Kevin de Leon, left, and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti at the Barrio Action Youth and Family Center in El Sereno, on July 13, 2021. Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Newsom offers cash to conserve energy

by Emily Hoeven August 2, 2021August 2, 2021

Electricity rates

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Blame energy rate hikes on broken promises

by Guest Commentary June 30, 2021June 29, 2021

rooftop solar

Public utilities commission is working against California’s climate goals

by Guest Commentary June 30, 2021June 29, 2021

electric bills

Help families electrify homes and cars to reduce energy costs

by Guest Commentary June 28, 2021June 28, 2021