the california public utilities commission recommendation calls for the money to come from pg&e shareholders$2.2 billion penalty. pg&e responded by saying, quote, in its zeal to punish pg&e, the staff of the california public utilities commission has lost sight of our important shared goal of making pg&e's natural gas operation the safest in the country as quickly and as possibly as we can. the newly revised penalty recommendation takes $300 million away from safety improvements and sends that money to the legislature for general fund spending. the full board will vote on the recommendations before the end of the year. >>> a scare at the international space station today. an italian astronaut was an hour into his spacewalk when water started to fill his helmet. >> i feel a lot of water on the back of my head, but i don't think it's seeped from my back. >> are you sweating? are you working hard? >> um, i am sweating. but it feels like a lot of water. >> at first the astronaut thought parmitano's drinking water bag was leaking, but there is too much water for that to be the source. nasa still

. >>> the california publics utility commission revised its earlier opinion regarding how much pg & e will have to play for the explosion. we nope the autility will play at least $300 million. the consumer editor will explain what changed today. >> reporter: the overall pack kicks remains over $2 million for the penalties, but the previous plan to charge customers, that was killed. >> reporter: the latest proposal is still subject to final commission approval, but which communications director says the decision essentially reverses an earlier highly controversial proposal that basically said. >> pg & e would pay the fines and penalties to its self using the money to cover shareholder costs. >> reporter: today's propose selling cancels that. >> pg & e revenue requirements will be reduced. >> on top of them absorbing the costs, the eye utility will alsoly a $300 million opinion to the state -- will also pay a 300 million fine to the state. pg & e just released a statement saying the staff's failure to account for the staff costs would force pg & e shareholders to spend $4 billion. going

one is that the california public utilities commission -- by pg & e the right to retain an option to create an organization that would market against cca's the commission rejected the proposal on the basis that it wasn't in compliant with the commission order. the commission order says you tell us that you don't intend to market against cca's or tell us how you would set up an organization in order to do that fairly. i haven't heard whether pg & e intends to file anything sooner or later. are there any questions about that? no. also the staff received approval for an implementation plan for the public utilities commission in november. that sort of -- we do have a duty to provide those implementation plans to the commission so they understand our business plan and how we will protect consumers, but they really don't have direct authority over the commission in that regard. this commission. >> finally you are all aware that pg & e and a number of other parties filed a settlement that would create a green tear off of pg & e service and that will need to be heard whether they will adopt t

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the california public utilities commission's recommendation calls for moneyfd,Ñ to come fro pg&e shareholders go to the state's general fund. it is the largest fine imposed by the puch and part of the original penalty. pg&e responded say, quote, in its zeal to punish pg&e the staff of the california public utilities commission has lost sight of our important shared goal of making pg&e's natural gas operation the safest in the country as quickly as we possibly can. the newly revised penalty recommendation takes $300 million away from safety improvements and send money to the legislature for general fund spending. end quote. the full board will vote on the recommendation before the end of the year. >>> controversy over a new student member of the university of california's governing board. uc board plans to vote on the new student member. the senior would be the first practicing muslim to hold the post which would allow her to participate in meetings. but because she's a student regent designate she would not able to cast votes. some jewish groups opposing her nomination not because of religion

the california public utilities commission's recommendation calls for the money to come from pg&e shareholders and go to the state's general fund. it is the largest fine imposed by the puc and is part of the original $2.2 billion penalty. pg&e responded saying, quote, in its zeal to punish pg&e, the staff of the california public utilities commission has lost sight of our important shared goal of making pg&e's natural gas operation the safest in the country as quickly as we possibly can. the newly revised penalty recommendation takes $300 million away from safety improvements and sends that money to the legislature for general sfind fund spending. the board will vote before the end of the year. >>> 2200 firefighters battling a fire out of control in california. the fire that broke out monday west of palm springs destroyed seven homes but there is good news. crews say the fire's burning away from more homes in the area. so far the fire has charred 14 square miles. right now it's only 10% contained. no word on the cause. >>> wednesday brings us a warm-up. meteorologist christina loren here with

the california public utilities commission was asked to drop the $2 billion fine that stems from the san bruno explosion. lawyers from the safety enforcement division have asked to withdraw the plan and aallow a new proposal by next monday. the problem is whether the penalty punishes pg&e. lawyers discovered the fines would be tax deductible and comes with credits and perks. >>> san francisco giants pitcher chad gaudin has been charged with gross lewdness after police say he inappropriately touched a woman at a las vegas hospital. he was apparently drunk and fondled a woman she was on a gurney. attorneys say gaudin was being treated for confusion. he appeared in 29 games this season. >>> a giant of the tech world is dropping anchor. samsung is opening u.s. operations in san jose in a big way. in in the animation video it shows the ten story building. the tech giant already has a small presence in the silicon valley. it only employed a couple hundred people. thousands of people are expected to work at this new campus. samsung executives say opening head quarters in san jose was a no b

>>> we investigate $165,000 in free trips by the president of the california public utilities commission. >> he accepted free travel to some of the world's most exotic location. the problem is, he's president of one of the most powerful regulation agencies in the state. >> what he did is legal. but is it ethical? tonight, tony kovaleski digs into michael peevey's travel records. >> by all indications, you're paying him to travel the world. we want to know, is he selling access to one of the most powerful positions in california? >> you have a job to do. it's pathetic, what you're doing. >> reporter: you might remember michael peevey. what's the message you sent coming here to napa than going to speak to the senate? >> you're very antagonistic. >> reporter: he wasn't very fond of us after we found him at a day-long trip at a napa resort and winery. tony covelekovaleski. you have a moment? and he wasn't happy to see his receiving an award, three years after the san bruno explosion. will you answer my questions, sir? >> i find you extremely insulting. >> reporter: how will the president of

pg&e responded today saying, quote, in its zeal to punish pg&e, the staff at the california public utility commission has lost sight of the important shared goal of making pg&e's natural gas operation safest in the country as quickly as we possibly can. the public utility commission is considering what the fine will be. >>> >>> nearly a year after he quit suddenly, the head of ross valley sanitary district has been arrested in the philippines and charged with embezzle meant and mown laundering. he is accused of taking a $350,000 housing loan he never used for housing. his bail is set at $1 million. the marin county district attorney used financial records to track richards down to a beach resort. here is what that looks like. it is outside sebu in southern philippines. he is in manila and should be back in the bay area in the next couple weeks. >>> a you lot more -- a lot more to bring you. coming up, the jewelry mart murders. >> the guns and the knives and all stuff. what is happening? >> the emotional reaction from family and the shocking motive and the disturbing details in friday's attack. also h

pg&e responded today saying, quote, in its zeal to punish pg&e, the staff at the california public utility commission has lost sight of the important shared goal of making pg&e's natural gas operation safest in the country as quickly as we possibly can. the public utility commission is considering what the fine will be. >>> nearly a year after he quit suddenly, the head of ross valley sanitary district has been arrested in the philippines and charged with embezzle meant and mown laundering. he is accused of taking a $350,000 housing loan he never used for housing. his bail is set at $1 million. the marin county district attorney used financial records to track richards down to a beach resort. here is what that looks like. it is outside sebu in southern philippines. he is in manila and should be back in the bay area in the next couple weeks. >>> a you lot more -- a lot more to bring you. coming up, the jewelry mart murders. >> the guns and the knives and all stuff. what is happening? >> the emotional reaction from family and the shocking motive and the disturbing details in friday's attack. also how a

pg&e responded today saying, quote, in its zeal to punish pg&e, the staff at the california public utility commission has lost sight of the important shared goal of making pg&e's natural gas operation safest in the country as quickly as we possibly can. the public utility commission is considering what the fine will be. >>> nearly a year after he quit suddenly, the head of ross valley sanitary district has been arrested in the philippines and charged with embezzle meant and mown laundering. he is accused of taking a $350,000 housing loan he never used for housing. his bail is set at $1 million. the marin county district attorney used financial records to track richards down to a beach resort. here is what that looks like. it is outside sebu in southern philippines. he is in manila and should be back in the bay area in the next couple weeks. >>> a you lot more -- a lot more to bring you. coming up, the jewelry mart murders. >> the guns and the knives and all stuff. what is happening? >> the emotional reaction from family and the shocking motive and the disturbing details in friday's attack. also how a

the california public utilities commission is proposing new rules for regulating ride sharing services. the state says companies such as lift, side car, and uber are under its jurisdictions. they concluded the services must be licensed. proposals include requiring drivers to under go criminal background checks. there would be zero tolerance for drug and alcohol. they also need an insurance of a minimum of $1 million. san francisco cab drivers are protesting ride sharing startups. they blasted their horns outside the cpuc office near city hall. the drivers see the smart phone enabled ride share services as illegal taxis that steal their business. >> unfair regulations, unfair competition. that covers their passengers in an event of an accident. >> they believe ride share drivers should go by the same rules as cab drivers. but the cpuc wants to regulate them in a new category called transportation regulation. it could pass the proposal at a meeting on september 5th. >>> time is 4:35. there new rules. the faa won't let the airlines land at the same time another jet is landing on the paral

. >>> facing heavy pressure the california public utilities commission is proposing new rules for regulating ride sharing services. the staitz says companies such as lift, side car and uber are under its jurisdiction. the commission concluded these services must be licensed. proposals include requiring drivers to undergo criminal background checks, there would be zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol, ride sharing services also need a minimum insurance of $1 million. the earliest the state puc could consider the proposal is september. . >>> san francisco cab driver blasted their horns outside the cpuc office near city hall in protest of ride sharing startups yesterday. the taxi drivers seat ride sharing services as illegal taxis that steal their business. >> unfair regulation, unfair competition, not paying insurance, there are passengers in the event of an accident. >> the san francisco cab drivers association believes ride share drivers should go by the same rules as cab drivers. . >>> not much has chd the coast for almost three weeks. san francisco has not seen a 70-degree temperature sinc

the california public utilities commission says the eagle took its first flight and will likely stay its parents for up to a year. >>> a solar car is definitely hoping will speed right past the competition. the creation is very cool. this one called the luminos and will take place in the world solar challenge in australia. it can cruise at about 55 miles per hour. looks like something out of the jetsons or maybe one of the vacuum cleaners that bounces off the wall. what's it called. >> rumba. >> reaching nearly 1900 miles across australia. a very cool sight. >> we have hov lanes. maybe one day we'll have solar lanes. >> smart kids in stanford. >> very smart kids. looking over here. the bay bridge, talking about construction. let's take a look at the golden gate bridge where there is -- the cone also be realigned in just a few minutes northbound. no delays in either direction. you can see across that span with all the lights where rob is talking about the fog drifting through. the slowing we had that had cleared is back. no concerns out of antioch or the rest of the east bay. 101 movi

the california public utilities commission is allowing the ride jt companies to operate until it canth rules for them. >>> meantime, officials at san francisco international airport not waiting for those new rules. they the fire is past month, they have been citing and arresting drivers who pick up and drop off÷f)w passengers at airport. an airport-n:v spokesperson sa they have had seven citizensvm9 arrests since july tenth. many for unlaw protesting. they have issued cease and desist letters for side car and uber. >>> people love movies who says dvds are dead? scott mcgrew, red box, hit a big milestonexyv÷ this morning. >> in colorado, someone represented the 3 millionth dvd f%áhe red box machine, "the call" starring halley berry. red box is going to celebrate everyone, starting thursday. do you have to check out their facebook page to get the code. >>> case-shiller just released its monthly report on san francisco home prices, up0te mo than 4% from the previous month measured and up 24% year-over-year, giving the]//r c francisco housing market the biggest jump in the nation among

pg&e is already a mandate by the california public utilities commission. so while you bring very important concerns, i would ask that you not oppose this particularly, since the permit that led to this easement requires all of our licensees to conform with city practices. so including ordinances. they have to comply with law. it doesn't specify the particular local hiring ordinance that you mentioned, but there is a blanket compliance with law component that mandates pg&e as any of our other licensees. so in the interest of getting a pipeline safety project done as we would ask other entitis to respect our own pipelines projects, i ask that we approve this because we're going -- this needs to go to the board of supervisors and we're facing the board of supervisors' august recess. thank you. >> can i also point out that i know that this is one of pg&e's high-priorities is this gas line and they have been in constant conversation with us at the puc and also in the mayor's office, because this is a commitment that they wanted to make. so i would just stress t

attorneys for the california public utilities commission are asking for a the massive more than $2 billionine to be dropped. the problem is whether that penalty fine actually punishes the company. lawyers discovered the pro-vopo fine would be tax detuck table for pg&e and comes with too many credits and perks. lawyers are drafting a new proposal they plan to sit in next week. >>> an exclusive from our investigative unit the state health department is investigating cisco foods, one of the nation's largest food distributors, after our investigative unit's vicky wynn learns cisco has been storing meats, dairy and fresh produce in outdoor public storage lockers. our cameras caught cisco trucks delivering food to the metal storage sheds in the middle of the night. hours later, we observed cisco employees picking up chicken, pork and steak in their personal cars and driving the food to restaurants and hotels. when we contacted public health, they immediately moved in to investigate. we also reached out to sysco, which declined to speak but said in a statement, "our company policy states that sys

. >> the california public utilities commission has weighed in on how to regulate smartphone-enabled rideshare services with a proposed decision. as part of the recommendations, companies, such as lyft, uber and sidecar, would have to be licensed by the c-p-u-c, run background checks on drivers, have a driver- training program, and have a more stringent insurance policy. the c-p-u-c would require a one- million dollar per- incident coverage policy for rideshare vehicles and drivers during a trip with passengers. there would also be a zero- tolerance drug and alcohol policy. the proposed decision is open to public comment for the next 30 days before the commission has its first opportunity to vote on the recommendations on september 5th. kron 4 morning news continues after this break. with what on wanted-- unwanted pests from a retail experience. >> >> a bedbug infestation in two bay area goodwill warehouses are shut down, and loads of donated items have been thrown out. no workers are allowed on the premises until it is confirmed that the infestation *won't* spread. and the outbreak

. >>> the california public utilities commission is looking at how to regulate these companies. an evaluation is expected this week. >>> this is big news for giants fans. the man who dyes his beard jet black will now wear dodger blue. brian wilson has gone hollywood. the fan favorite is joining the dodgers. let's bring in dave feldman from our comcast sports newsroom. this is big business in baseball, but of all teams. >> you're exactly right, raj. he's one of the most polarizing and entertaining figures to ever wear the orange and black, and now the beard will be pitching in dodger blue. that is a weird scenario. brian wilson will sign a contract with the l.a. dodgers for $1 million. the reliever has not pitched since having his second tommy john surgery in april of last year. and now when it comes to how the giants feel about the signing, well, there's some mixed emotions. >> it's kind of a bittersweet moment. it's definitely bitter that he signed with the dodgers. but you know what, it's exciting to see that he's back healthy. just to see that he's coming back, he's throwing

the california public utilities commission has weighed in on how to regulate smartphone-enabled ridesharea proposal. companies, such as lyft, uber and sidecar, would have to be licensed by the c-p-u-c, run background checks on drivers, have a driver- training program, and have a more stringent insurance policy. the c-p-u-c would require a one- million dollar per- incident coverage policy for rideshare vehicles and drivers during a trip with passengers. there would also be a zero- tolerance drug and alcohol policy. the proposal is open to public comment for the next 30 days, before the commission has its first opportunity to vote on the recommendations on september 5th. police at sfo are looking at [ male announcer ] how do you do a summer clearance the dodge way? first wait till summer. then get the cars ready. now add the dodge part. ♪ ♪ the dodge summer clearance event. right now get 0% financing for up to 72 months and no payments for 90 days on all dodge vehicles. hi. hi. hot shot? ♪ how's it taste? ♪ [ gasps ] ♪ woo, boy! [ male announcer ] that hot spicy taste is like a slap to the

pg&e saying the staff of the california public utilities commission has lost sight of our important shared goal of making pg&e natural gas operation the safest in the country as quickly as we can. the public utilities commission has not made a final decision on this find. >> marisa mayer marked her first year as chief executive at yahoo. revenue remains weak with earnings up 46%. tonight abc 7 news david louie tells us there is more than just income and profits. >> marisa mayer walked into a company in turmoil there had been layoffs, engineers were leaving and that stopped in fact mayer told reporters on a web cast that 12% are former employees returning to yahoo. >> people are here. engine now up and running. i hit the first year anniversary it's clear we're now deep into the second sprint. the one where products and execution. >> products bringing users toa hoochl the more opportunity for advertisers to reach them. that is how yahoo will make more money. first share earnings up. what is important is that employees support the leader the glass door site shows mayer had 91% approval rating

. >> we've checked with california public utilities commission and were told it has never received any violation in this state. but the service crashed on the interstate last year killing one person, and injuring 47 others. megabus is too new in california to compare its safety records to greyhound. it does not have a bus terminal picking up passengers curve side and only sells tickets online. both offer wi-fi, and power outlets. one called the service spotty for wi-fi but will continue to ride it. >> i'm not here for wi-fi. >> why are you sneer. >> it's cheap affordable and convenient. >> megabus in the bay area from across the street at the dear don train station near west oakland bart. again, just curve side. hang out see if the bus comes by. >> thank you. >> sure. >> still ahead images taken from a drone. >>> this beautiful image of lake tahoe is result of an innovation helping photographers get aerial shots without hiring helicopters. they're doing witness small drones like this one equipped with cameras that can be flown by remote conroll. more now from a drone photographer who c

pg&e saying the staff of the california public utilities commission has lost sight of our important sharedoal of making pg&e natural gas operation the safest in the country as quickly as we can. the public utilities commission has not made a final decision on this find. >> marisa mayer marked her first year as chief executive at yahoo. revenue remains weak with earnings up 46%. tonight abc 7 news david louie tells us there is more than just income and profits. >> marisa mayer walked into a company in turmoil there had been layoffs, engineers were leaving and that stopped in fact mayer told reporters on a web cast that 12% are former employees returning to yahoo. >> people are here. engine now up and running. i hit the first year anniversary it's clear we're now deep into the second sprint. the one where products and execution. >> products bringing users toa hoochl the more opportunity for advertisers to reach them. that is how yahoo will make more money. first share earnings up. what is important is that employees support the leader the glass door site shows mayer had 91% approval rating a

. >> we've checked with california public utilities commission and were told it has never received anyiolation in this state. but the service crashed on the interstate last year killing one person, and injuring 47 others. megabus is too new in california to compare its safety records to greyhound. it does not have a bus terminal picking up passengers curve side and only sells tickets online. both offer wi-fi, and power outlets. one called the service spotty for wi-fi but will continue to ride it. >> i'm not here for wi-fi. >> why are you sneer. >> it's cheap affordable and convenient. >> megabus in the bay area from across the street at the dear don train station near west oakland bart. again, just curve side. hang out see if the bus comes by. >> thank you. >> sure. >> still ahead images taken from a drone. >>> this beautiful image of lake tahoe is result of an innovation helping photographers get aerial shots without hiring helicopters. they're doing witness small drones like this one equipped with cameras that can be flown by remote conroll. more now from a drone photographer who cap

. >> lawyers for the california public utilities commission wants to withdraw a controversial plan for imposing a 2.2 $5 billion fine on pg&e for the fatal pipeline explosion in san bruno and 2010. they give no details but said the revision would correct certain and inaccuracies. the two and a quarter billion dollar fine was criticized as being too lenient by the city of san bruno and by consumer group. the utility reform network because be gene e. would have been allowed to count past and future is 80 improvement expenses as payment of a penalty. i gotta go deposit a check, transfer some money. so it's your uncle's turn. what? wait, wait, wait... . no, (baby crying) so you can deposit a check... with the touch of a finger. so you can arrange a transfer in the blink of an eye. so you can help make a bond... i got it. that lasts a lifetime. the chase mobile app. so you can. having necessary school supplies can mean the difference between success and failure. the day i start, i'm already behind. i never know what i'm gonna need. new school, new classes, new kids. it's hard starting over.

. >>> the california public utilities commission reacting to heavy public pressure. now is proposing new regulations for ride sharing companies. companies like lift, side car, and uber fall under its jurisdictions. proposals now include requiring drivers to under go criminal background checks. there would be zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. ride sharing services also need a minimum insurance of $1 million. the earliest the state puc would consider these ideas is in september. >>> pretty noisy yesterday. san francisco cab drivers blasted horns outside of the cpuc office right near san francisco city hall. they were protesting the ride sharing startup companies. the drivers see the smart phone enabled ride share services as illegal taxis that are stealing their business. >> unfair regulation. unfair competition. not paying insurance that covers their passengers in the event of an accident. >> now the san francisco cab drivers association believes ride share drivers should be going by the same rules as cab drivers. >>> a northern california man accused of killing h

previously it was -- we read, in its zeal to punish pg&e, the staff of california's public utilities commission has lost sight of our shared goal of making pg&e'sñ&r operation the safest in the country as quickly as we possibly can. the newly revised penalty recommendation takes $300 million away from safety improvements and sends that money to the legislature for general fund spending. >>> well, he was trusted to care for kids, but tonight, a ymca teacher's aide is under scrutiny. >> reporter: parents are being told to have a conversationization with their kids about their experiences here, but it's not just parent whose have kids in this program that need to be concerned. the suspect worked for the y for four years, and he may have had contact with hundreds of children. dozens of kids come here to this ymca program operated on the campus of paradise valley elementary for summer fun. now they are investigating what may have happened to a young girl here. >> officers were notified that a six year old female had alleged that nicolas lerm nay had forced her to engage in lewd and la sievous acts w

. >>> the california public utility commission is proposing new rules for those on demand rides sharing services are gaining popularity. first a cpuc finds that companies such as lift, side car and uber are subject to its jurisdiction. under the proposal drivers would have to undergo criminal background checks and there would be zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. the earliest estate puc could consider the proposal is in september. >>> in san francisco, taxi drivers let their horns do the talking this afternoon as they staged a noisy protest outside of city hall. the drivers say ride share services amount to bandit cabs and are stealing their business. >> they don't do this in new york, chicago, any other city. and it makes me angry and as long as i've got a big mouth i'm going to shoot it off. >> reporter: the san francisco cab drivers association says the cpuc's proposal is a step in the right direction. but does not go far enough. they say ride share drivers should abide by the same rules as cab drivers including a cap on driving hours. >>> they are no longer allowed to blend side

. >> the california public utilities commission has waited on how to regulate the ride sure services.posal, the companies would have to be licensed by the cpu seeinc run background checks on drivers, have a driver training program, and a more stringent insurance policy. the cpuuc would require a $1 million per incident coverage policy for rides your vehicles and drivers during a trip with passengers. >> officers are looking to drop off and pick up locations at sfo cracking down on illegal ride sharing operations. if officers find one, they will go through with a citizen's arrest. a citizen's arrest is not actually an arrest. the driver will be given a court date with a citation. this month 12 people have been called at s.f. o. 11 of the rest in golf u cult at s.f. o. 11 of the rest involvarrests involve uberd ball sawlyft. >> a federal appeals court says the oscar grant's father can sue the board police officer who shot and killed his son. the ninth circuit court of appeals rejected former officers johannes mehserles claim that he acted within his official capacity when he shot grant