judge rules pge violated probation 0130195 inserta federal judge took pacific gas and electric to taskor their role in california wildfires wednesday indicating if they can't do a better job he will force them to do a better judge.judge william alsup said "there's a very clear-cut pattern here: that pg&e is starting these fires," "what do we do? does the judge just turn a blind eye and say, 'pg&e continue your business as usual. kill more people by starting more fires.'"sot mike danko/attorney for fire victims :38attorney mike danko who represents more than a thousand fire victims applauded the judge's comments and hopes he will follow it up with actionsot mike danko/attorney for fire victims the judge has also proposed having pacific gas and electric reinspect its entire electrical grid and remove or trim all trees that could fall onto its power lines in high-wind condition before the end of june. pacific gas and electric has said that's unrealistic but in statement said "we understand that pg&e must play a leading role in implementing change that will help further mitigate wildfire r

(ken) one day after filing for bankruptcy, pacific gas and electric was back at the federal courthouse in san francisco today on another today on san francisco courthouse in kron 4 news. kron 4 news.dublin, j.r. stone kron 4 news. (ken) one day after filing for bankruptcy, pacific gas and electric was back at the federal courthouse in san francisco today on another matter ... and this time, things did not go in p-g&e's favor.(pam) the judge today found ... the utility violated its probation in the criminal case .. stemming from the 2010 san bruno gas pipeline explosion. kron 4's dan kerman takes a look at what is next for the embattled utility company. a federal judge took pacific gas and electric to task for their role in california wildfires wednesday indicating if they can't do a better job he will force them to do a better judge.judge william alsup said "there's a very clear-cut pattern here: that pg&e is starting these fires," "what do we do? does the judge just turn a blind eye and say, 'pg&e continue your business as usual. kill more people by starting more fires.'"sot i was ple

counties was started by electrical equipment at a private residence in the napa valley and not by pacific gas and electric co.company spokesman james noonan says in a statement that pg&e still faces numerous lawsuits, significant potential damages and a deteriorating financial situation because of the fires that torched california in 2017 and 2018.the company says it plans to declare bankruptcy after it was blamed for causing numerous other fires that killed scores of people and destroyed thousands of homes. it says it faces at least $30 billion in potential damages.a northern california state senator said that just because a private electric line caused one of the deadliest wildfires in state history does not let pacific gas & electric off the hook for its role in other devastating fires in the state. california officials said thursday that a private electric line was responsible for a 2017 blaze in wine country that killed 22 people and destroyed thousands of homes.state sen. bill dodd, a napa democrat, said the finding doesn't negate the systemwide issues plaguing california's largest util

this is a live look at los angeles from our affiliates, the bigs were there tonight, pacific gas & electric says it plans to player for bankruptcy protectio protection, a liability regarding any deadly california wildfire. officials are investigating whether the utilities equipment sparked a wildfire in north california in november that killed at least 86 people and destroyed 15,000 homes. it is not live look outside the beltway from "special report." we will be right back. ♪ that's why we designed capital one cafes. you can get savings and checking accounts with no fees or minimums. and one of america's best savings rates. to top it off,

in el cerrito justine waldman kron 4 news one day after filing for bankruptcy, pacific gas and electric was back at the federal courthouse in san francisco today on another matter ... and this time, things did not go in p-g&e's favor. a judge found... the utility violated its probation in the criminal case .. stemming from the 2010 san bruno gas pipeline explosion. kron 4's dan kerman takes a look at what is next for the embattled utility company. a federal judge took pacific gas and electric to task for their role in california wildfires indicating if they can't do a better job he will force them to do a better judge.judge william alsup said "there's a very clear-cut pattern here: that pg&e is starting these fires," "what do we do? does the judge just turn a blind eye and say, 'pg&e continue your business as usual. kill more people by starting more fires.'"sot i was pleased somebody finally gets itattorney mike danko who represents more than a thousand fire victims applauded the judge's comments and hopes he will follow it up with actionsot mike danko/attorney for fire victims :38i thi

counties was started by electrical equipment at a private residence in the napa valley and not by pacific gas and electric co.company spokesman james noonan says in a statement that pg&e still faces numerous lawsuits, significant potential damages and a deteriorating financial situation because of the fires that torched california in 2017 and 2018.the company says it plans to declare bankruptcy after it was blamed for causing numerous other fires that killed scores of people and destroyed thousands of homes. it says it faces at least $30 billion in potential damages.a northern california state senator said that just because a private electric deadliest wildfires in state history does not let pacific gas & electric off the hook for its role in other devastating fires in the state. (grant) and p-g-and-e shares spiked today after regulators said the company wasn't at fault for the fire. shares soared nearly 75-percent on the news-- but fell again in hours after trading. investors say this is another example of why p-g-and-e shouldn't rush to file for bankruptcy. (vicki) kron 4 first told you abo

counties was started by electrical equipment at a private residence in the napa valley and not by pacific gasnd electric co.company spokesman james noonan says in a statement that pg&e still faces numerous lawsuits, significant potential damages and a deteriorating financial situation because of the fires that torched california in 2017 and 2018.the company says it plans to declare bankruptcy after it was blamed for causing numerous other fires that killed scores of people and destroyed thousands of homes. it says it faces at least $30 billion in potential damages.a northern california state senator said that just because a private electric line caused one of the deadliest wildfires in state history does not let pacific gas & electric off the hook for its role in other devastating fires in the state. california officials said thursday that a private electric line was responsible for a 2017 blaze in wine country that killed 22 people and destroyed thousands of homes.state sen. bill dodd, a napa democrat, said the finding doesn't negate the systemwide issues plaguing california's largest utilit

counties was started by electrical equipment at a private residence in the napa valley and not by pacific gas and electric co.company spokesman james noonan says in a statement that pg&e still faces numerous lawsuits, significant potential damages and a deteriorating financial situation because of the fires that torched california in 2017 and 2018.the company says it plans to declare bankruptcy after it was blamed for causing numerous other fires that killed scores of people and destroyed thousands of homes. it says it faces at least $30 billion in potential damages.a northern california state senator said that just because a private electric deadliest wildfires in state history does not let pacific gas & electric off the hook for its role in other devastating fires in the state. (grant)

judge rules pge violated probation 0130196 inserta federal judge called out pacific gas and electric wednesday saying they are not doing enough to prevent wildfires.judge william alsup said "there's a very clear-cut pattern here: that pg&e is starting these fires," "what do we do? does the judge just turn a blind eye and say, 'pg&e continue your business as usual. kill more people by starting more fires.'"sot mike danko/attorney for fire victims 21attorney mike danko who represents more than a thousand fire victims likes the judge's comments and hopes he will follow it up with actionsotthe judge has also proposed having pg&e reinspect its entire electrical grid and remove or trim all trees that could fall onto its power lines in high-wind conditions before the end of june. pacific gas and electric has said that's unrealistic but in statement said "we understand that pg&e must play a leading role in implementing change that will help further mitigate wildfire risk...." but mark toney with the utility reform network doesn't believe pg&e can be trusted to make changes and wants the judg

and that is to help fight and ensure that pacific gas and ensure that to help fight and only. and that is way to do it153/not the it. dan? prosecuting juveniles as adults 0122195 insertmore than a dozen family and friends of 20 year old way to do it153/not the it.not the way to do (vicki) family and friends of a murdered discovery bay woman protest outside the contra costa county district attorneys office today... seeking justice for their loved one. and it all has to do with a new law that effect at the start of the year. good evening everyone, i'm vicki liviakis. (grant) and i'm osecuting juveniles as adults 012219 way to do it "i am here today for one reason and one reason only. and that is to help fight and ensure that pacific gas and electric is held responsible to these fire victims and accountable to them."(grant) erin brockovich leads a protest against pg&e today at the state capitol. she, along with fire victims, are urging lawmakers to prevent p-g-and-e from filing for bankruptcy. our sacramento bureau reporter ashley zavala is live outside the capitol to explain. as

erin brockovich adds her voice to a growing chorus speaking out against a planned bankruptcy by pacific gas and electric. good evening. i'm dan asher. >> and i'm ama >> bankruptcy is not the way to go. >> dan and ama, the number of critics is growing when pg&e filed this document. they i have $5.5 billion to keep them going during bankruptcy. activist erin brockovich arrived at the state capitol this afternoon with a message for lawmakers. >> i'm here today to ask our groft and legislator to keep pacific gas and electric accountable to these victims. >> the 130 people who lost their lives in the past two years and the thousands more who lost their homes. brockovich is woking for a law firm trying to keep pg&e out of bankruptcy. >> it encouraging people from getting their rightful money and it throws california into chaos wondering if they're going to be able to keep the lights on. gavin said they have a moral and legal only gage and i will do everything to ensure these survivors are treated fairly. also today one of the biggest utility shareholders called on pg&e to abandon plans to file fo

two bombshell reports about the potential future of pacific gas and electric, the first from mpr saying pg&e is considering selling off its natu division. that i to state senator jerry hill. >> they were doing that at the exact same time they were trying to fool the legislature so that the legislature would look at either two choices. the narrative was either bankruptcy or bailout. the legislature gave them a bailout and at the same time they didn't come forward, weren't honest. they weren't showing the best integrity by letting us know they were looking at an alternative, a possible way of paying for the liability. >> reporter: the other report from reuters, that the utility giant is preparing for bankruptcy filing due to mounting liability from the deadly camp fire that destroyed much of the town of paradise. >> if pg&e declares bankruptcy, it is pg&e essentially saying that they care more about saving the behinds of the executives than they do about compensating all the people they've victimized. so it sends a message thatis no thing mpensateall of these people it's harmed. >> report

(grant) one day after filing for bankruptcy, pacific gas and electric was back at the federal courthouse in san francisco on another matter... and this one did not go in p,g&e's favor.(vicki) a judge has found the utility violated its probation in the criminal case stemming from the 2010 san bruno gas from the 2010 san bruno gas pipeline explosion. kron 4's dan kerman takes a look at what's next for the utility company. a federal judge called out pacific gas and electric wednesday saying they are not doing enough to prevent wildfires.judge william alsup said "there's a very clear-cut pattern here: that pg&e is starting these fires," "what do we do? does the judge just turn a blind eye and say, 'pg&e continue your business as usual. kill more people by starting more fires.'"sot mike danko/attorney for fire victims 21this is the first time in my long career in litigating cases against pge that i have seen someone take pge to taskattorney mike danko who represents more than a thousand fire victims likes the judge's comments and hopes he will follow it up with actionsoti think its realistic

. >>> one of the biggest stories to hit in california especially in the bay carrot question of pacific gasnd electric and fires. joining us is state senator jerry hill. a judge just ordered pg&e to clean up the electrical lines. we are talking about 125,000 see here that are in danger of sparking trees and fires. and he wants it done by next year. the estimated cost of that is a billion that you andly likely pay for. >> well, i mean i think we have to look at why did the judge do this and make that ruling and want that done? i think he is so upset with the fires we have seen over the last two years, the devastation, the loss of life. he wanted to see something happen because he hadn't been seeing things happen pg&e hasn't been doing it. puc hasn't and he was going to take action because he had the role. it's, i think he was a little out of his league in terms of his recommendations because i think physically i think it's possible to look at 125,000 miles of wires in the next 6 months. cost is extraordinary but he felt something had to be done and i agree in that sense. this is unrollistic

pacific gas and electric announced pg&e ceo geisha williams is out. >> pg&e needs new leadership that is going to make sure that they in preventing these fires. and in following the rules and regulations like they are supposed to. >> reporter: executive director of the utility reform network has been a critic of pg&e. he says even with williams stepping down more people at the company need to step aside in order for them to get back on track following years of litigation and safety concerns which pushed it to the financial brink. >> the board needs to change. we need more senior management to change. we need people in pg&e who have engineering backgrounds. not financial backgrounds. >> the company focused more on making money and ignoring aces stemming from the north bay fires. investigators say that more than several of the fires during that year were the result of the utility's equipment. an investigation is underway regarding the camp fire that destroyed much of the town of paradise. >> for too many years pg&e placed profits over people. placed the financial bottom line over safety

patricia: la empresa pacific gas anunciÓ que se declara en bancarrota, enfrenta al menos 30.000.000.000de la menor antes de raptarla. en su primera comparecencia en corte dijo que no sabÍa el nombre de su vÍctima hasta despuÉs de secuestrarla en su propia casa. alegÓ que decidió raptarla luego de verla subir al autobÚs un dÍa que iba camino al trabajo. el juez le fijÓ una fianza de 5 millones de dÓlares. enrique: el sitio de internet aprobÓ la recaudación de fondos para una tÍa que se encargarÁ de ella. el dinero ayudarÁ a costear los gastos de la menor de 13 aÑos. se han recaudado 7000 $ de una meta de 20.000. patricia: hablamos ahora de la crisis venezolana, en un discurso a la naciÓn, nicolÁs maduro anunciÓ un aumento del salario mÍnimo. calificÓ de demonio al presidente colombiano. y de hitler moderno al mandatario de brasil bolsonaro. dijo que la derecha quiere tomar el poder con un golpe de estado. nos hablan del nuevo rival polÍtico de maduro. >> es el hombre del momento en la polÍtica venezolana. en pocos dÍas pasÓ de ser poco conocido diputado a presidente de la asamblea nacion

called a last minute meeting and declared a fake emergency, so it could waive a rule and allow pacific gas and electric to more easily obtain 6 billion dollars in loanssot theres not been an emergency this has been in the front page of the news for weekssot it is clear you are doing this to pre determine that pge gets 6 billion dollars it says it needs so it can file and screw over california and the public and the people hwo have diedsot why are you trying to shoehorn this in with an 11th hour meeting andultimately the rate payers will be the ones who pay back the loansthe cpuc was unswayed by protesters and okayed the waiver saying it was the only way to ensure safe and reliable gas and eletric service will continue to flow to california homes and busineses. but p & e watchdog turn doesnt see it that way.sot mindy spatt/turn (utility reform network) 1:16 the pu is enabling pge to go into bankryuptcy court quickly and there is no reason for tha tunless they want to get it in beofre they are due in federal court on wednesday. we fear the are doing this to circumvent the authority ofthe jud

erin brockovich adds her voice to a growing chorus speaking out against a planned bankruptcy by pacific gasc. good evening. i'm dan asher. >> and i'm ama >> bankruptcy is not the way to go. >> dan and ama, the number of critics is growing when pg&e filed this document. they i have $5.5 billion to keep them going during bankruptcy. activist erin brockovich arrived at the state capitol this afternoon with a message for lawmakers. >> i'm here today to ask our groft and legislator to keep pacific gas and electric accountable to these victims. >> the 130 people who lost their lives in the past two years and the thousands more who lost their homes. brockovich is woking for a law

with liabilities from california wildfires surging past 30-billion dollars, pacific gas and electric has give notice it will file for chapter 11 bankruptcy before the end of the month. in a statement pg and e says "the people affected by the devastatingnorthern california wildfires....we remain committed to helping them."sot mike danko/attorney for fire :18ir is a bad day for fire victims, they are being victimzied twice, the first time when pge burnt their homes down and now because instead of investing in their recovery they are investing in themselvesattorney mike danko who represents thousands of california fire victims doesnt believe filing for chapter 11 is to help fire victimssotiu think they are doing this now becuase they have spent millions to determine what is the best scenario for the share holders and they have foudn the best way for holding on to the most money and keeping out of the hands of victims is bankruptcy and and a watchdog group says bankrutcy may also lead to higher rates for custoemrs.sot mindy spatt/t.u.r.n. 1:08what we know about pge is whether they take t

pacific gas and electric says it ácouldá have, in theory, violated its probation...n a document it submitted to a federal judge monday.but the utility company adds that depends on áifá the camp fire was started by it recklessly maintaining power lines.mike danko, attorney at law'itús sort of like saying, yeah it was my gun found at the crime scene, and yes my finger prints were on the gun, but not really answering the question wether pg&e pulled the trigger.'attorney mike dankoús firm represents around 900 clients who lost their homes to the camp fire in and around paradise... and are now suing pg&e.he explains after the san bruno gas line obstruct justice and violating the cotundition, could not break any more laws but now ááifáá pg&e is found criminally responsible for either the camp fire or the north bay wildfires of 2017... that ácouldá violate the companyús parole.mike danko, attorney at law'when you violate your probation, the remedies come swiftly.'in november, a federal judge asked pg&e what role the company played in starting both those wildfires.pg&e submi

pacific gas and electric company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy tuesday. in a statement p,g and e says the bankruptcy filing "will facilitate the orderly, fair and expeditious resolution of the liabilities that have arisen and will continue to arise in connection with the 2017 and 2018 northern california wildfires." those potential liabilities could reach into the billions of dollars... and while the utility says bankruptcy "will make sure that we have sufficient liquidity to serve our customers and support our operations and obligations." others say this will not benefit customers whatsoever. sot mark toney/ the utility reform network :36bankruptcy is a disaster for ratepayers becausewe will have to pay billions to get creditors payed the claims payed, we are now still paying for the 2001 pge bankruptcymark toney is with the utility reform network sotthe bankryuptcy filing by pge is a scam to get out of accountability in the wildfires and falsifying gas pipeline recordsand wildfire victims may also find themselves coming short as a result of the bankrupt

and pacific gas & electric. this agreement is to allow the operation of the c.c.a. program pick we briefed the committee last week on this item. we had your concerns about the term of the agreement, and issues related to p.g. & e's circumstances today with potential impending bankruptcy. after further discussion with the city attorney's office, we feel comfortable with the city's writes on the agreement, it does provide provisions that allow for termination if the city were to end the c.c.a. program. for example,, to become a municipal utility. with that, i'm happy to answer any other questions you may have >> thank you. do we have any questions, none back thank you very much. so we heard the report from the b.l.a. last time, is there a request to hear at this time from colleagues? no, thank you very much. let's open this up to public comment. would any members of the public would like to comment on item number 1? public comment is now closed. i would like to make a motion to send this to the full board with a positive recommendation as a committee report. can retak

patricia: la empresa pacific gas anunciÓ que se declara en bancarrota, enfrenta al menos 30.000.000.000tÓ a los padres de la menor antes de raptarla. en su primera comparecencia en corte dijo que no sabÍa el nombre de su vÍctima hasta despuÉs de secuestrarla en su propia casa. alegÓ que decidió raptarla luego de verla subir al autobÚs un dÍa que iba camino al trabajo. el juez le fijÓ una fianza de 5 millones de dÓlares. enrique: el sitio de internet aprobÓ la recaudación de fondos para una tÍa que se encargarÁ de ella. el dinero ayudarÁ a costear los gastos de la menor de 13 aÑos. se han recaudado 7000 $ de una meta de 20.000. patricia: hablamos ahora de la crisis venezolana, en un discurso a la naciÓn, nicolÁs maduro anunciÓ un aumento del salario mÍnimo. calificÓ de demonio al presidente colombiano. y de hitler moderno al mandatario de brasil bolsonaro. dijo que la derecha quiere tomar el poder con un golpe de estado. nos hablan del nuevo rival polÍtico de maduro. >> es el hombre del momento en la polÍtica venezolana. en pocos dÍas pasÓ de ser poco conocido diputado a presidente de la

called a last minute meeting and declared a fake emergency, so it could waive a rule and allow pacific gas and electric to more easily obtain 6 billion dollars in loans if it files for chapter 11 protest did nothing to change the minds of members of the cpuc, who okayed the change saying it was the only way to ensure the lights stay on across p,g and e's service area... but the utility reform network which is a pg&e watchdog group says the cp

insurance fund that could "backstop" expenses.a utilities expert says a bankruptcy filing will help pacific gaselectric co. take on the many wildfire lawsuits it faces.hugh wynne, with the investment research firm sovereign research, said monday bankruptcy will allow pg&e to consolidate all the suits before a single, bankruptcy judge. that will allow the company to avoid jury trials that could result in damages it can't pay.frank pitre, an attorney for hundreds of wildfire victims, said a bankruptcy filing will put lawsuits pending against the company on hold and in limbo. he said pg&e should have consulted with victims and insurance carriers before announcing its plans. the company is filing for bankruptcy.pacific gas & electric says it could be liable for more than $30 billion in property losses and other costs associated with wildfires in california last year and in 2017.the company included the figure in a filing on sunday with the u.s. securities and exchange commission. pg&e told the sec the company's board of directors had determined filing for bankruptcy was appropriate.as of friday, pg

california increasing need for electricity certainly is. >> reporter: assuming pacific gas & electric files for bankruptcy generate 29th, supplying electricity and natural gas will go on as usual. bankruptcy will come okay things mightily. think p trees law firm along with three others have more than a 600 burned-out homeowner clients and wine country and paradise. despite the general procedure is that there is a state issued on all cases and the civil proceeding that are currently pending in the cisco rior court. it within transfer all of the claims into bankruptcy court. >> reporter: that is the lawyer and former dean of the colgate university business school is a major problem for homeowners. >> if your house burned down because of the fire, you are not a pretty creditor. you are not took creditor. >> bennett they say versus hill bankruptcy attorney. >> it is an extensive process. there is delay for all parties. the fire victims will have to wait for their money. there is uncertainty and cost of the legal process and warriors. >> filing of the bankruptcy in neu means that the claim

all but certain but tonight the changes take f0 f0 pacific gas and electric announced geisha williams is out. ms is out. pg&e needs new leadership that is going to make sure that they get a handle in preventing these fires. and in following the rules and regulations like they are supposed to. >> reporter: executive director of the utility reform network has been a critic of pg&e. he says even with williams stepping down more people at the company need to step aside in order for them to get back on track following years of litigation and safety concerns which pushed it to the financial brink. >> the board needs to change. we need more senior management to change. we need people in pg&e who have engineering backgrounds. not financial backgrounds. >> the company focused more on pg&e faces liability costs, stemming from the north bay fires. investigators say that more than several of the fires during that year were the result of the utility's equipment. an investigation is underway regarding the camp fire that destroyed much of the town of paradise. >> for too many years pg&e placed profi

facing billions of dollars in liability for its role in california wildfires, pacific gas and electric has announced its intention to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy. but the utility says the 16 million californians it serves over 70 thousand-square miles need not worry about the lights going out...they also say fire victims neededn't worry because "we remain committed to helping them through the recovery and rebuilding process."sot mike danko attorney for california fire victimsattorney mike danko represents more than a thousand victims of california wildfires . he says if the company does declare chapter 11, fire victims are the ones taht get paid lastsotlast time the utility declared bankruptcy ratepayers bared the brunt of it.sot mindy spatt/t.u.r.n.the consumer group turns say it will fight to make sure that doesnt happen this time this timedoesnt happen sure that doesnt happen this time this time developing news out of the south bay tonight. san jose mayor sam liccardo is back at work. you may recall... the mayor was seriously injured in a bike collision on new year's day. he sust

. >>> california regulators are making preparation for a bankruptcy filingf the pacific gas and electric corporation after deadly wildfires in that state. >> good morning, aaron. last night, the utilities commission allowed a plan to allow pg&e to take out $6 billion in loans as it marches towards bankruptcy. a cal fire authorityleared pg&e of responsibility forng starhe tubbs fire. it was the most destructive until the camp fire. the money that was approved would allow the giant company to operate during bankruptcy. some say that's salt in the wound of fire victims. pg&e saying, theim families cted by the camp fire are our customers, our neighbors and ourfriends. and our hearts go out to those who have lost so much.nd we understand recognize the serious concerns raised by customers and wildfire victims. and we acknowledge, that while we have made progress, w have more work to do. he people were killed by t camp fe last year. back to you. >>> 4:08 just about now. members of the fairfax county ac na is trying to figure out wh is leaving kkk flyers in leesburg. e city council invited peopl

pge probation change 0110185 insertwhen pacific gas and electric was convicted of violating safety standardsand obstructing the investigation into the san bruno gas pipeline explosion, the utility was placed on probation. since that time a federal judge says cal fire has determined pg&e caused 18 wildfire in 2017... now he wants to make sure the utility does all it can to prevent any future fires. u.s. district judge william alsup says "in light of pg&e's history of falsification of inspection reports, pg&e shall... re-inspect all of its electrical grid and remove or trim all trees that could fall onto its power lines,poles or equipment in high-wind conditions."sot mike danko/attorney for camp fire survivors :47mike danko is suing p, g and e on behalf of more than a thousand victims of the wine country fires and the camp fire. sotpg and e says pg&e's most important responsibility is the safety of our customers and the communities we serve. we are aware of judge alsup's orders and are currently reviewing. 143/currently reviewing (grant) coming up.. . it's official. at&t park is no longer. our

called a last minute meeting and declared a fake emergency, so it could waive a rule and allow pacific gas and electric to more easily obtain 6 billion dollars in loans if it files for chapter 11 bankruptcy.sotsotsotbut the protest did nothing to change the minds of members of the cpuc, who okayed the change saying it was the only way to ensure the lights stay on across p,g and e's service area... but the utility reform network which is a pg&e watchdog group says the cpuc action has made bankruptcy easier for pg&e which is bad for ratepayers.sot mindy spatt/t.u.r.n. 1:30143/than anything else anything else anything else143/than anything else anything else (grant) lots of new information in the breaking news we're been tracking tonight.: five police officers were injured ... four of them were shot while serving a warrant in houston... and two of the officers are in critical condition. the other three officers are stable. the police chief says they were met with gunfire by a suspect. these are aerials of the scene. two suspects have been killed. police are saying the area is still an active

. >> reporter: in a major weekend move pacific gas and electric announced ceo, geisha williams, is out. >> pg&e needs new leadership will make sure they could handle preventing the fires and following the rules and regulations like they are supposed to. >> reporter: mark tony comedy executive tractor of the utility reform has been a vocal critic of pg&e. even with williams stepping down from her role, he says more people need to step aside in order for the utility to get back on track, following years of safety concerns pushing it to the final break. >> the board needs to change. we need more senior management to change. we need people and pg&e with engineering backgrounds and not financial backgrounds. >> reporter: the reason is because the company has focused more on making money and ignoring safety. pg&e faces billions of dollars in potential liability cost stemming from the north bay fires. state investigators say or than several fires that ignited were the result of the utilities equipment. investigation is underway regarding the camp fire that destroyed much of the town of paradi

. >>> the nation's largest utility, pacific gas and electric, says it's secured $5.5 billion in financing its operations through bankruptcy. the planned bankruptcy filing comes as pg&e faces more than $30 billion in potential liability for its possible role in deadly california wildfires. the california utility said yesterday it expects the bankruptcy process to last two years. shares of the company jumped 6.5% on the news. >>> a new study shows owners of hyundai and kia vehicles are filing fire insurance claims at a rate far higher than average. the highway lost data institute found five models with four-cylinder engines have double the non-crash fire claim rates. they recalled 168,000 vehicles last week due to increased fire risks related to a fuel pipe issue. >>> sales of previously owned homes plunged to the lowest level in three years in december signaling a weaker u.s. housing market for 2019. the national association of realtors said yesterday existing home sales dropped 6.4% last month. it warned that weaker home sales can be expected this year amid the partial government shutdown

. >>> "the san francisco chronicle" reports a federal judge ruled the nation's largest utility, pacific gas electric, violated the terms of probation it is serving for its criminal conviction in a deadly 2010 gas line explosion. the judge said pg&e failed to properly report its role in a 2017 california wildfire that burned 76 acres. the utility was convicted of federal crimes stemming from the san bruno gas line explosion that killed eight people. earlier this week, pg&e filed for bankruptcy, citing numerous lawsuits stemming from its role in deadly wildfires in 2017 and 2018. >>> "the new orleans times picayune" reports nfl commissioner roger goodell broke his silence about a controversial non-call by officials in the nfc championship game. the officials missed an obvious pass interference penalty near the end of the game that may have cost the new orleans saints a spot in the super bowl. goodell yesterday admitted the crew missed the call. >> we're going to make sure that we do everything possible to address the issues going forward and see if there are improvements that can be made thro

. >>> the ceo of pacific gas and electric is resigning as the company faces possible bankruptcy and billionsfor its possible role in a deadly wildfire. you may recall 85 people died in california's camp fire, and investigators are looking into whether the utility company's equipment ignited it last november. geisha williams stepped down as ceo yesterday, and the board of directors selected john simon to fill the role on an interim basis. >>> nebraska's farm groups are pushing the stock companies that produce meat alternatives from being able to use the word "meat" on their labels. the products in question include veggie burgers and tofu dogs. state lawmakers will consider legislation this year that would ban companies from labeling plant based, insect based, and lab-grown products with the term "meat." >>> and "the upside" took the number-one spot at the box office this weekend despite a recent controversy with one of the film's stars, kevin hart. >> don't your arms work? >> they don't. >> you can move your mouth. >> as can you. >> reporter: hart stars with bryan cranston in the drama-comedy

. >>> the ceo of pacific gas and electric is reportedly getting a $2.5 million severance, despite theble role in deadly wildfires. geisha williams resigned as ceo sunday after less than two years. pg&e said yesterday it's filing for bankruptcy because it's facing at least $30 billion in potential damages from lawsuits. investigators are looking into whether the company played a role in catastrophic california wildfires in 2017 and 2018. >>> gymboree is reportedly going to close all 900 of its stores. "the wall street journal" says the san francisco-based children retailer is expected to file for bankruptcy this week. the stores operate under the banners, gymboree, janie and jack. and crazy 8. the company previously filed for bankruptcy in 2017 and closed hundreds of stores in the process. >>> fedex is coughing up $43.3 million over claims that the company delivered hundreds of untaxed cigarettes to new yorkers. the giant settled three lawsuits yesterday. the judge ruled that the company knowingly violated state and federal laws. state officials said fedex undercut efforts to protect u

"the sacramento bee" reports california investigators say pacific gas and electric did not cause the017 tubbs fire. it swept through wine country and killed 22 people. a long-awaited report says the fire was caused by a private electrical system on private property. cal fire investigators did not find any violations of state law. survivors of the tubbs fire had sued pg&e. the company still faces billions of dollars in potential damages from other wildfires. it had said it plans to file for bankruptcy. >>> "the tallahassee democrat" reports florida secretary of state michael ertel resigned less than three weeks after being sworn into office. he stepped down yesterday after the paper obtained photos of him in black face posing as a hurricane katrina victim at a halloween party 14 years ago. in the photo, he's dressed as a woman. the picture was taken two months after the hurricane devastated new orleans. ertel told the paper "there's nothing i can say." po> "the cleveland plain dealer" filed by couples who lost eggs and embryos after a storage tank failed at university hospital's ferti

pacific gas and electric company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy tuesday.t p,g and e says the bankruptcy filing "will facilitate the orderly, fair and expeditious resolution of the liabilities that have arisen and will continue to arise in connection with the 2017 and 2018 northern california wildfires." those potential liabilities could reach into the billions of dollars... and while the utility says bankruptcy "will make sure that we have sufficient liquidity to serve our customers and support our operations and obligations." others say this will not benefit customers whatsoever. sot mark toney/ the utility reform network :36bankruptcy is a disaster for ratepayers becausewe will have to pay billions to get creditors payed the claims payed, we are now still paying for the 2001 pge bankruptcymark toney is with the utility mark toney is with the utility reform network sotthe bankryuptcy filing by pge is a scam to get out of accountability in the wildfires and falsifying gas pipeline recordsand wildfire victims may also find themselves coming short as a resul

the pacific gas and electric companies planning to file for bankruptcy in the u. s.. utility group says it has struggled to cope with the unexpected cost of lawsuits linked to last year's deadly wildfire in california. is facing more than seven billion dollars in claims foits rolen starti that plays. its shares of crash 250% on monday they'velready wiped out 80% of their value in the past three months. and paul comes trial continues in california us authorities accuse the software maker of ant competitive practices to ensure that its chip were needed and used in most smartphones. welcome that it denied the charges against it. on monday top apple executive took to the stand saying the tech giant wanted to use parts by both qualcomm and rival intel its latest models. welcome would not supply them under those conditions. airports in miami and houston have been forced to close security check points as the u. s. government shutdown drags on employees of the transport security administration or tsa are among those who've been working without pay since december twenty second

and updating the serious financial woes at california's pacific gas and electric the company's stock is a serious shoeless bankruptcy rumors swirled in the aftermath of those major wildfires that may have created crippling liabilities for the utility p.g. and e. stock traded down more than twenty percent today dipping below twenty dollars per share for the first time since the vendor of last year p.g.d. stock was. weighed down by a pair of inconvenient stories with reuters reporting that p.g. and e. management is considering bankruptcy while cable finance network c m d c cited informed estimates of at least thirty billion dollars in liabilities resulting from those two thousand and seventeen and two thousand and eighteen wildfires most notably last year's record setting camp fire. and another sign of the times coming out of the global energy sector major players china and russia are joining the club of countries considering creation of new financial tools to effectively replace the institution of the petro dollar the us dollars role in international petro commerce china launched a ne

pacific gas and electric says it ácouldá have, in theory, violated its probation...cument it submitted to a federal judge monday.but the utility company adds that depends on áifá the camp fire was started by it recklessly in danko, attorney at law'itús sort of like saying, yeah it was my gun found at the crime scene, and yes my finger prints were on the gun, but not really answering the question wether pg&e pulled the trigger.'attorney mike dankoús firm represents around 900 clients who lost their homes to the camp fire in and around paradise... and are now suing pg&e.he explains after the san bruno gas line explosion in 2010, pg&e was convicted of obstructing justice and violating the natural gas pipeline saftey act.the company was then put on a 5 years probation in 2017... and as a condition, could not break any more laws but now ááifáá pg&e is found criminally responsible for either the camp fire or the north bay wildfires of 2017... that ácouldá violate the companyús parole.mike danko, attorney at law'when you violate your probation, the remedies come swiftly.'in

and sticking in california the drama around troubled california utility pacific gas and electric or p.g. and e. may be about to end and what one reporter and i agree is the first climate change induced bankruptcy p.g. and e. stock price fell by half in early trading today after the company confirmed plans to file for chapter eleven bankruptcy protections p.g. and e. stock was already low after a long slide following last year's wildfires that campfire now ranks as the deadliest and most costly in california sister with p.g. and e. bracing for an estimated thirty billion dollars in liabilities after the company's concealed it was likely that sparks from p.g. and e. equipment kicked off the mass of the massive fires on hillsides ravaged by drought meanwhile the company's c.e.o. guy show williams has resigned and has been replaced by the former executive vice president john simon. and time now for a quick break but hang here because when we return live voice steve wallace berg and alex mahela bitch join us as u.s. air carriers are about to report earnings will get ahead of those announceme

pacific gas and electric says it ácouldá have, in theory, violated its probation...n a document it submitted to a federal judge monday.but the utility company adds that depends on áifá the camp fire was started by it recklessly maintaining power lines.mike danko, attorney at law'itús sort of like saying, yeah it was my gun found at the crime scene, and yes my finger prints were on the gun, but not really answering the question wether pg&e pulled the trigger.'attorney mike dankoús firm represents around 900 clients who lost their homes to the camp fire in and around paradise... and are now suing pg&e.he explains after the san bruno gas line explosion in 2010, pg&e was convicted of obstructing justice and violating the natural gas pipeline saftey act.the company was then put on a 5 years probation in 2017... and as a condition, could not break any more laws but now ááifáá pg&e is found criminally responsible for either the camp fire or the north bay wildfires of 2017... that ácouldá violate the companyús parole.mike danko, attorney at law'when you violate your probatio

pacific gas and electric company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy tuesday. in a statement p,g and e says the bankruptcy filing "will facilitate the orderly, fair and expeditious resolution of the liabilities that have arisen and will continue to arise in connection with the 2017 and 2018 northern california wildfires." those potential liabilities could reach into the billions of dollars... and while the utility says bankruptcy "will make sure that we have sufficient liquidity to serve our customers and support our operations and obligations." others say this will not benefit customers whatsoever. sot mark toney/ the utility reform network :36bankruptcy is a disaster for ratepayers becausewe will have to pay billions to get creditors payed the claims payed, we are now still paying for the 2001 pge bankruptcymark toney is with the utility reform network sotthe bankryuptcy filing by pge is a scam to get out of accountability in the wildfires and falsifying gas pipeline recordsand wildfire victims may also find themselves coming short as a result of the bankrupt