item 17 is existing litigation pacific gas and electric company. item 18, existing litigation, city and county of san francisco versus pacific gas and electric company. item 19, existing litigation, city and county of san francisco versus pacific gas and electric. >> any public comment on any of the closed session items? is there a motion on whether to assert attorney-client privilege? >> move to assert. >> second. >> any public comment? all those in announcements for all closed >> hi, everybody. good morning and thank you for being here. thank you to the foundation for hosting us and i am pleased to be joined here with a number of our leaders including my partner in these initiatives, supervisor mandelman as well as our new district attorney. and members of the task force. i just want to thank all the members of the task force who participated in this process. i think supervisor mandelman and i had a conversation when he and i talked about this task force and what he wanted to do with it , and he said specifically to me, i don't want to do a task f

any pacific gas and electric can't manage its transmission lines without fear of forest fires resulting what we have here is an issue of severe corporate mismanagement where p.g. me has time. in time again prioritized financial returns for its investors at the expense of the public interest necessity of running right you know there's going to business whether it's providing electricity in a or making crackers a craft or providing banking services a j.p. morgan they can do their core business they can only make money manipulating markets couldn't that p.g.d. can only make money by focusing on the short termism by manipulating markets by strong arming regulators by committing fraud and that the fukushima of the. essentially they're just crux they're outright fricken crooks and people are being tortured being they're dying as arson they're providing an example of petty thieves and antisocial behavior they're going to go private and everyone's going to go private kohlberg kravis and roberts are going to own everything with warren buffett we're going to be serfs on their fricken futile plant

pacific gas and electric company has admitted that one of their transmission towers as a pacific gas and electric company has admitted that one of their transmission towers as malfunction near where the can cade fire began and sonoma county just another bowl of function near where they can cade fire began and sonoma county just another bullet point on an already appalling resume. point on an already appalling resume. how long can this go on let's ask attorney archie lamb with. how long can this go on let's ask attorney archie lamb with levon papen tonio one of a team of law for 11. tony against p.g. county one of a team of law firms filing suit against p.g. county which has declared bankruptcy also in the legal crosshairs southern california edison which has declared bankruptcy also in the legal crosshairs southern california edison archie welcome. thanks good to be with you how would an archie welcome. thank you to be with you how long can this go on and in great big round numbers what is the one can this go on and in great big round numbers what is the damage so far in fires that ar

workers gavin newsome says they didn't create this mass amid reports of pacific gas and electric company workers being threatened and run off the road governor gavin newsom urged californians to save their outrage for the utilities corporate owners and treat workers on the ground with respect over a 1000000 people and businesses have their blackouts essentially and people are getting angry and they see p.g. and e. you till you try x. and they throw stuff at them or they're trying to drive them off the road they say this is a actually we're a capitalism fails we have this debate about capitalism versus socialism it's been very big in the coming election and in the areas of the economy like utilities you have a distinct preference for the role of government why in the case p.g. and a they. they are a private corporation in the business of providing a utility electricity and whenever they get in trouble they just declare bankruptcy so it's an asymmetric warfare going on they extract wealth and when they get caught doing bad stuff they simply say oh we're going to go bankrupt and as a result

>>now the cpc's voted to lauh an investigation to determine of pacific gas and electric and the sta's other investor owned utilities are and requirements when it comes to preparing for instigating shut offs. >>it ismperative that we do more to mitigate wildfire risks and reduce the u of psps in the future. >>in response to the investigation. pg e says while we recognize that the scope of these events is unsustainable in the long term. it was th correct decision for safety. gen the large scale historic weather events. ensuing equipment dama that unfolded across our service area. in a separate action, the californiaublic utilities commission has ruled pg nima show cause why it should not be sanctioned for failingo properly communicate with its customers coordinate with local governments and communicate with critical facilities and public safety partners during the recent shut offs the cpu see says that resulted in a risk to public safety. pg knee responds well, we recognize there e areas of our safety shutoff operatns and communications that we must continue to improve for our customers

>>now the cpc's voted to launch an investigation to determine of pacific gas and electric and the state's other investor owned utilities are following state regulations and requirements when it comes to preparing for instigating shut offs. >>it is imperative that we do more to mitigate well there are risks and reduce the use of psps in the future. >>in response to the investigation. pg e says while we recognize that the scope of these events is unsustainable in the long term. it was the correct decision for safety. given the large scale historic weather events. an ensuing equipment damage that unfolded across our service area. in a separate action, the california public utilities commission has ruled pg nima show cause why it should not be sanctioned for failing to properly communicate with its customers coordinate with local governments and communicate with critical facilities and public safety partners during the recent shut offs the cpu see says that resulted in a risk to public safety. pg knee responds well, we recognize there are areas of our safety shut off operations and communicat

and leaders of pacific gas and electric they testified in front of angry california lawmakers today on its blic safety power shutoff said a lot of them capital a reporter asked these of allah is live now to >>at came out of this heang. ashley, who in the hill designed your question inconsistency and we thought that pg e would use scalpel. >>in implementinthese planned blackouts and stead pg e has chosen. >>to use a sledgehammer pg any ceo facing frustrated lawmakers and monday senate october's power shut-offs ceo bill johnson maintaining the company's decision to cut down power millions of people for up to 5 days extme weather that prompted east to shut off was a one in 30 year events several tes throughout the hearing senators reminded utility leaders the power, the government has to take control. >>of and any response that seves the needs st of the people of northern california. now i do work for the shareholrs at the moment. so et's not get ourselves about that. >>and i actually think can keeping pg e is an integrated fferentompany is the best way to serve. >>lamakers also analyzed

>>the california public utilities commission has launched an invtigation to determine of pacific gas and electr the states other investor on utilitie we're following state regulations and requirements when it comes to preparing for in instigating shut offs. >>these sustain psps events can the. >>the new normal for california. >>the unanimousote to launch investigation me after various members of the public called for an end to the power shut-offs. >>recommend re send the psps basically we were sent back into the dark ages. we lost electricity, our cell ones could not get code red whatever cannot make a call out or text out. >>in response to the investigation. pg e says while we recognize that the scope of these events is unsustainable in the long term. it was the correct decision for safety. gien the lge scale historic weather events and in suing uipment damage that unfolded across our service area. in a separate action, the california public utilities commission has ruled pg nim show cause why it ould not be sanctioned for failing to properly communicate with its customers coordinate with cal

for pacific gas and electric customers facing round 3 of power safety shut offs, you can feel the frustration as much you can feel the low humidity levels. >> we'll have to be like pioneers for a few days. >> i'm tired of this crap. >> reporter: the latest round of planned power outages extends to 22 counties and more than a quarter of a million customers starting wednesday morning. >> we live and work in these communities and we're also impacted when pg&e has to shut off power. the spent of a public safety shut off is to prevent a catastrophic wildfire. we want to keep customers safe. >> reporter: the utility giant is working on hardening their system against high winds. >> in areas where it makes sense we're adding coatings to the line to make them more resilient and replacing our wooden poles with poles made of a stronger material. >> reporter: pg&e's ceo told the california public utility commission that process could take up to 10 years. in the interim the utility is getting a little grace during this season of thankfulness in an area facing its third power loss of the year. >> they're i

the state's largest utility, pacific gas and electric, cut power to millions of california residents to prevent downed power lines from sparking fires. >> we have world-class firefighters doing world-class work every single day, and i couldn't be more proud of them. what we don't have are world-class utilities. >> reporter: california's governor, gavin newsom, was critical of the move by pg&e, calling for a restructuring of the already-bankrupt utility. while the latest fires remain under investigation, wind-related damage to power lines has been implicated in a number of those fires. reena, those winds are expected to die down by sunday night. >> ninan: danya, thank you very much. well, with just over a year left until the 2020 election, the trump white house is reallying its base. vice president pence was in virginia today speaking at a republican "get out the vote" event. meanwhile, president trump rallied supporters in mississippi. here's natalie brand. >> the democrats' outrageous conduct has created an angry majority that will vote many do-nothing democrats out of office in 2020

the latest rounds of planned power outages come after decades of problems for pacific gas and electric. the htruggled sce state lawmakers deregulated energy producers in 1996. four years later utilities faced the perfect energy storm. power producers manipulated the markets causing a power supply issue. rolling blackouts left 100,000 bay area customers without power. june 2000, pg&e experienced rolling blackouts caused by that deregulation that left 97,000 customers without power in the bay area. >> this task will not be easy. >> reporter: january 2001, governor gray davis declared a state of emergency when blackouts left several hundred thousand customers without power. governor davis spoke with me from his los angeles office about those rolling blackouts. >> i had two republican leaders and two democratic leaders, they all insisted that we raise rates because utilities were going bankrupt. the reason utilities were going bankrupt was those same energy companies were charging like $1,000 for a mega watt hour rather than $15 a mega watt hour. we all said no. >> reporter: march 2001 ano

with the hills bone dry, no rain in sight, and high winds forecasted again, pacific gas and electric is once again pulling the plug for at least 264,000 customers in yet another public safety power shut off. >> don't know what we can do about it, but i hope we can do something to change it. >> reporter: nancy case and her husband lost power in the last shut off. they bought a generator, but use it sparingly. >> being like the pi f

workers gavin newsome says they didn't create this mass amid reports of pacific gas and electric company workers being threatened and run off the road governor gavin newsom urged californians to save their outrage for the utilities corporate owners and treat workers on the ground with respect over a 1000000 people and businesses have their blackouts essentially and people are getting angry and they see p.g. any sharks and they throw stuff at them or they're trying to drive them off the road they say this is a actually we're a capitalism fails we have this debate about capitalism versus socialism it's very big in the cup coming election and.

with the hills bone dry, no rain in sight, and high winds forecasted again, pacific gas and electric is once again pulling the plug for at least 264,000 customers in yet another public safety power shut off. >> don't know what we can do about it, but i hope we can do something to change it. >> reporter: nancy case and her husband lost power in the last shut off. they bought a generator, but use it sparingly. >> being like the pioneers for a few days. >> reporter: she was stocking up at the safeway in mill valle for supplies in the last shut off. one of the few spots in marin county with power. pg&e says they understand the frustration when the weather is calm and there's still no power. >> our lines run hundreds of miles, so even though you're not experiencing extreme weather in your area, farther up the line there could be more extreme weather and we have to deenergize the entire law. >> reporter: some customers are looking at their third power shut off of the year, there was frustration. >> i'm tired of this crap. >> reporter: and surprisingly some sympathy for the utility giant. >

>>you're listening to a live news confrence with officials om pacific gas and electric talking about the planned public safety power shutoff that are schedul to start tomorrow for a number of counties affecting still10's of thousands of people around the bay areaf northern california. a numr of counties have been pulled from the list nonetheless many people will be affected they are. stressing you know we're still in fire season. and it's this close to december because it is one of the driest starts to a water year in 100 years, yes he theweather forecaster for pg said is the driest it's been in one particular part of na county since 19 oh5. >>and by this time this year, the northern sierra normally would have received about 5 inches of rain so far. it's received 3 tee of one inch of rain so we will continue to monitor devopments and announcements coming from officials regarding the public power shut off that are supposed to start tomorrow and keep you up to date online and on air here on kron four as well as on our crime on ap we'll continue to monitor the situation as a news confer

>>with pacific gas and electric w forecasting another potentiashut up fo wednesday. people are stocking upagain on ice and other necessities are prepared with water and and said i'm not keeping food. thers for sure hit i'm not buying more than a day or 2 ahead of time i. >>frozen bottles of water so have to worry about and melting into the refrigerator. well many still believe losing powers a better alternative than a wifire. there'so increased frustration and anger with the vic ga and electric. >>i think it's absolutely outrageous thing pgshould be responsible and you know take care of its infrastructure. they need to do my programs like they have in southern california and really just target where the pow goes out. >>inste of having everybody go out. >>that's a real departure than we've seen in prious power shut-offs we before people were like well this is what we need to dthat's ok as i mentioned there really seems to be an increased frustration with pacic gas electric for not doing what they have needed to do over time at ast according to those we've spoken with a

workers gavin newsome says they didn't create this mass amid reports of pacific gas and electric company workers being threatened and run off the road governor gavin newsom urged californians to save their outrage for the utilities corporate owners and treat workers on the ground with respect over a 1000000 people and businesses have their blackouts essentially and people are getting angry and they see p.g. and e. utility trucks and they throw stuff at them or they're trying to drive them off the road they say this is a actually we're a capitalism fails we have this debate about capitalism versus socialism it's very big in the coming election and in the areas of the economy like utilities you have a distinct preference for the role of government why in the case p.g. and a they. they are a private corporation in the business of providing a utility electricity and whenever they get in trouble it is declared bankruptcy so it's an asymmetric warfare going on they extract wealth and when they get caught doing bad stuff they simply so we're going to go bankrupt and as a result you've got these

workers gavin newsome says they didn't create this mass amid reports of pacific gas and electric company workers being threatened and run off the road governor gavin newsom urged californians to save their outrage for the utilities corporate owners and treat workers on the ground with respect over a 1000000 people and businesses have their blackouts essentially and people are getting angry and they see p.g. and e. you till you try x. and they throw stuff at them or they're trying to drive them off the road they say this is a actually work capitalism fails we have this debate about capitalism versus socialism it's very big in the cup coming election and in the areas of the economy like utilities you have a distinct preference for the role of guy.

and the city to pay $47,000. item 19. pacific gas & electric. city and county of san francisco versus pacific gas & electric. 21 city and county of san francisco versus pacific gas & electric. >> any public comment on the items to be discussed in closed session? may i have a motion on whether to assert attorney-client privilege ledge. >> so moved. >> second. >> all those in favor. aye. opposed. the motion carries. i have a question. we are going to take a break. we will take a 10 minute break. would you like to go into >> we are now back in open session. the announcement following closed session is the follow: item 18 was settled. no other action was taken. may i have a motion regarding whether to disclose? >> motion to not disclose. >> those in favor. >> opposed. >> motion carries. this meeting is adjourned at 4:11 p.m. sustainability mission, even though the bikes are very minimal energy use. it still matters where the energy comes from and also part of the mission in sustainability is how we run everything, run our business. so having the ligh

the california public utilities commission has launched an investigation to determine of pacific gas and electric state's other investor on utilities. we're following state regulations and requirements when it comes to preparing for in instigating shut offs. >>these sustain psps events can not be. >>the new normal for california. >>the unanimous vote to launch the investigation came after various members of the public called for an end to the power shut-offs. >>recommend re send the psps basically we were sent back into the dark ages. we lost electricity, our cell phones could not get code red whatsoever cannot make a call out or text out. >>in response to the investigation. pg e says while we recognize that the scope of these events is unsustainable in the long term. it was the correct decision for safety. given the large scale historic weather events and in suing equipment damage that unfolded across our service area. in a separate action, the california public utilities commission has ruled pg nima show cause why it should not be sanctioned for failing to properly communicate with its customer

. >>> pacific gas and electric has notified more than 300,000 customers in 25 northern california counties it may shut off their power. the outages would start tomorrow morning, due to high fire risk conditions through thursday. they are using the shutout to prevent sparking equipment. they shut off power to 800,000 customers in northern california. >>> one flood threat taking place on the east coast. and another shaping up in the west. pedram javaheri has the latest. >> good morning, guys. we will get a break across the next couple days. this is brought to you by ninja foodigrill. i want to talk about what's happening here. a system producing rainfall across portions of interior new england this morning. we progress over the next couple of days, a drier trend will persist. wait until you see the seven-day forecast out of d.c. across the southwest, portions of southern california, dealing with a similar setup here. we have remnant moisture here and a front. put it together here. not only do we get snow out of this. but rainfall across portions of san diego and tucson and phoenix, as well.

>>now the cpc's voted to launch an investigation to determine of pacific gas and electric and the state's other investor owned utilities are following state regulations and requirements when it comes to preparing for instigating shut offs. >>it is imperative that we do more to itigate. and reduce the use of psps in the future. >>in response to the investigation. pg e says while we recognize that the scope of these events is unsustainable in the long term. it was the correct decision for safety. given the large scale historic weather events. an ensuing equipment damage that unfolded across our service area. in a separate action, the california public utilities commission has ruled pg nima show cause why it should not be sanctioned for failing to properly communicate with its customers coordinate with local governments and communicate with critical facilities and public safety partners during the recent shut offs the cpu see says that resulted in a risk to public safety. pg knee responds well, we recognize there are areas of our safety shut off operations and communications that we must con

>>now the cpc's voted to launch an investigation to determine of pacific gas and electric and the state's other investor owned utilities are following state regulations and requirements when it comes to preparing for instigating shut offs. >>it is imperative that we do more to mitigate. and reduce the use of psps in the future. >>in response to the investigation. pg e says while we recognize that the scope of these events is unsustainable in the long term. it was the correct decision for safety. given the large scale historic weather events and in suing equipment damage that unfolded across our service area. in a separate action, the california public utilities commission has ruled pg nima show cause why it should not be sanctioned for failing to properly communicate with its customers coordinate with local governments and communicate with critical facilities and public safety partners during the recent shut offs. the cpsc says that resulted in a risk to public safety. pg knee responds well, we recognize there are areas of our safety shut off operations and communications that we must con

>>now the cpc's voted to launch an investigation to determine of pacific gas and electric and the state'other investor owned utilities are following state regulations and requirements when it mes to preparing for instigating shut offs. >>it is imperative that we do more to mitigate higher risks d reduce the use of psps in the future. >>in response to the investigation. pg e sa while we recognize that the scope of these events is unsustainable in e long term. it was the correct decision for safety. given the large scale historic weather events and in suing equipment damage that unfolded across o servicerea. in a separate action, the california public utilities commission has rulepg nima show cause why it should not be sanctioned for failing to properly communicate with its custers coordinate with local governments and communicate wh critical facilities and public safety paners during the recent shut offs the cpu see says that resued in a risk to public safety. pg knee responds well, we recognize there ar areas of our safety shut off operations and communications that we must continue to improv

>> caller: wanted to get sense of how you feel about pacific gas and electric right now with betting on insurance claims, overall what will hab happen >> wise man said greatest thing about stocks is that they stop at zero. do i need to say more? leon in pennsylvania >> caller: good evening, professor cramer, boo-yah. >> thanks for giving me tenure >> caller: question about te tele buy, sell or hold >> we have a surfeit of net gas in this country and right now low. so far, so good. but long-term. obstacles right here are typical of what drives the bull higher all the skepticism we've overcome all of these. is china behind the strange strength my take. and has wayfair lost its mojo? breaking it down and company behind the brands of mashable and pc mag, hit a high and i think will go higher and you may never have heard of it sitting down with under-the-radar j 2 global i suggest you stay with cramer >> announcer: don't miss a second of "mad money," follow @jimcramer on twitter have a question? tweet cramer, hashtag #madtweets send an e-mail to madmoney@cnbc.com or give us a call at 1-80

>>now the cpc's voted to launch an investigation to determine of pacific gas and electric and the state's other investor owned utilities are following state regulations and requirements when it comes to preparing for instigating shut offs. >>it is imperative that we do more to mitigate. and reduce the use of psps in the future. >>in response to the investigation. pg e says while we recognize that the scope of these events is unsustainable in the long term. it was the correct decision for safety. given the large scale historic weather events. an ensuing equipment damage that unfolded across our service area. in a separate action, the california public utilities commission has ruled pg nima show cause why it should not be sanctioned for failing to properly communicate with its customers coordinate with local governments and communicate with critical facilities and public safety partners during the recent shut offs the cpu see says that resulted in a risk to public safety. pg knee responds well, we recognize there are areas of oun safety shut off operations and communications that we must co

pacific gas and electric has moved to rtore power to hundreds of thousands of people.in the dark since the weekend. seresidence at thior facility say they were trapped for two days. total darkness in every hallway and stairwell, outside assistance wasn't here at all. owwe were left on ou stephanie: fire conditions improv. officials say the wins in southern california should ease tonight. one of those fires was chase led to a car crashing and catching on fire. the two people in the stolen car will be charged with arson the kincade fire is 60% the teachers strike in chicago is over. the new union agreed to go back to work after the city agreed to make up five of the days lost. they hadlready reached a tentative deal. wethe mayoomed the outcome. >> enough is enough. in the spirit of compromise, we agreed. it was a hard-fought discussion, took a long time to get there, that is the right thi for our city and i'm glad this is over. stephanie: more than 300,000 students can go back to class tomorrow. islamic state grp confirmed the date of their leadere.nd vowed reve he died

n survivors have now filed claims against pacific gas and electr as the r out on the number of homessome fearheir chance of getting a payout from the bankrupt utility is dwindling in his bankruptcy plan pg any has pledged to y out $8.4 billion to wildfire victims. however if other a any spark fires burned out 500 homes this year. the plans to help the other victims and with job the fund. >>cal fire w alges in n out burger is responsible for a 2017 wildre in rule roy>l that's near pismo beach. this is according to a lawsuit filed in san is obispo county superior court. cal re claims the wildfire was grass on in out property. the agency also claims the tractor was improperly maintained and the driver allowed e fire spread. cal fire seeking roughly one million from e burger chain to cover its costs. the fire burned about 245 acres in 4 days. >>and make santos the sleepy seal is little guy was rescued over the weekend n we're getting. the holiday season might be the perfect time to pick up a temprary job the way scammers though. job the way scammers though. >>are great gifts at this pric

wildfires caused by pg me more than 70,000 wildfir survivors have now filed claims against pacific gas and electrica count of the number of homes destroyed ticks up some fear their chance of getting a paut from the barupt utility s dwindling in its bankruptcy plan pg e has pledged to pay billion to wildfire victims but if other pge spked fires burn down 500 houses this year, the backers of the plans to help the her victims can withdraw the nds. >>in the south bay, the bay area ality management ditrict is committing roughly half a million dollars to try to figure out why the city of milpitas smells bad on four's maureen kelly reports that there are several curits believed to be contributing to the cause. >>it's a problem that's been lingering for decades so much so some people refer to the city of milpitas as smell pitas even though the odor also affects parts of north san jose and southern fremont i can't smell it myself today but people i've talked to describe it as like rotting garbage.now the bay area air quality managemendistrict is going to take year long comprehensive look at the possible cau

. >> here is what is happening pacific gas and electric has begun shutting off power to residents in the san francisco bay area amid warm and windy weather that can help fan wildfires. the utility is trying to prevent its power lines from sparking fires. the shutoffs are expected to affect 75,000 people and last into thursday. >>> a small group of anti-government protestors remand hold up at a hong kong university as they brace for the end game and police siege of the campus they have not left because they would face arrests police have cordoned off the area >>> dozens of anti-government protestors blocked the entrance of a port in basra it stopped movement of trucks in and out of that area it is the main port for iraq's xwra grain, vegetable and sugar imports. >>> and myles garrett leaving nfl headquarters after appealing his season long suspension after ripping off the helmet of mason rudolph and hitting him on the head with it garrett made no comment as he got into awaiting car. you are up-to-date back to you. >>> some options bulls are finding opportunity in infrastructure and tel

pressure is mounting on california's largest utility mpany, pacific gas and electric. lifornia's governor isalng for an emergency meeting with executives and other stakeholders to expedite the ility's emergence from bankruptcy. he says if they fail resolution, the state will not hesitate to step in and restructure the utility. california's war with wdfires eased a bit today but officials warned the danger is far from over. fire crews kept is he. >> wins are now dying down by firefighters isouthern california still faced a fast-moving brush fire of los angeles. >> all we could do is pray and hope and rely on their professionalism. >> the so-called maria fire scorched 9000 acres fueled by flammable oil in eucalyptus trees. >> this is a community with a lot of avocados in the area. a lot of times, the use eucalyptus for windbreaks. thes are extreme wildfire conditions. >> 2300 homes and other buildings were in danger and 8000 residents were ordered out. e elsewhere, crews mre headway even as red flag warning's remained posted. to the east, in san bernardino, families have

well, there is growing support in california to buy -- there you go -- to buy out pg&e, pacific gas and electricdfires. a group of mayors is backing a plan to turn pg&e into a customer opened company. pg&e filed for bankruptcy earlier this year due to an estimated $30 billion in liabilities from those wildfires. lauren: speaking of power, a you nenew mansion for sales hash electricity to last at at least a week during an outage. it has 20 solar panels hooked up to two tesla batteries to keep the lights on if there's a power failure. now you know. ashley: a new list for retirees, you might want to pay attention to. lauren: you might want to pay attention. you're going to retire before me. ashley: i think that's very likely. lauren: or maybe tracee carrasco will. tracee: personal finance released the annual rankings of the most and least tax friendly states for retirees with nebraska topping the list of the least friendly states, closely followed by connecticut, kansas and wisconsin. you might want to head to alabama, delaware, or wyoming which tops the list. pringles is snacking up a friends-givi

governor are quick to blame the utility company that runs power to the majority of the state pacific gas and electric not a climate change story as much as a story about greed and mismanagement over the course of decades. >> reporter: while recent investigations have found the company's equipment likely responsible for starting nearly 2,000 fires in the last 5 years, the search for responsibility has at times turned ugly. >> things have been thrown at folks. lives threatened. >> reporter: more and more people in the state liing in wild areas that are also high risk fire doans called the wild land urban interface. >> in 2012 about 15% of our service area which is 70,000 square miles considered extreme or elevated fire threat. this year as of 2019 more than 50% of our service area is in that elevated or extreme wildfire threat. >> reporter: after the deadly fires in 2018 the company filed for bankruptcy citing debt in excess of $50 billion. making challenge of improving fire safety in a state battling climate change that much more daunting. >> it's not all p&g's fault. state of california should have b

that ended the latest planned blackout by pacific gas and electric, to prevent fires during high winds criticized.ave been heavily and, on wall street, the dow jones industrial average lost 54 points to close at 27,766. the naell 20 points, and s&p 500 slipped about five. still to come on the newshour: indicted-- at a moment of political turmoil, israel's prime minister is charged with bribery. analysis of the key moments from last night's democratic presidential deb plus, what works, what doesn't, and how we know the difference in the fight against poverty. >> woodruff: as we mentioned earlier, prime minter benjamin netanyahu became the first sitting leader of israel to get indicted. the announcement came just a day after opposition leader benny gantz lost his mandaform a unity government. now israel is entering a new phase of pol uncertainty. william brangham examines the fallout. >> brangham: in israel today, two major political events converged: the sitting prime minister gets indicted at the moment his main challenger misses his deadline toa new government. now for the next three

want a modest step with these credits/rebates, we've normz amount of work to do to hold pacific gas and electric >> themand that pg&e reimburse customers for all of the damages. that's not likely to happen. >> still, t.u.r.n. is telling customers though tepp keep track of out of pocket costs and file damage claims with pg&e. >> customers should not suffer in silence. they should speak out, file claims. we can't ignore the enormous costs of the shut offs. >> but pg&e says it plans no future power shutdown payments saying the state approved the shut office. so why the payment for october 9th? well pg&e says it's willing to make that that payment because of issues with the information website and call center so customers went without communication and information. the utility leaving its customers literally and figuratively in the dark. those that have money coming will get it automatically on the bill over the next couple of bilk cycles. so if you are not reimbursed, what should you do? well this is fluid. pg&e may never pay another dime for any shutdown. or it might. so keep receipts and notes so

pacific gas and electric began the shut-os today to prevent high winds from downing power lines and sparkinge wildfires. it's the latest in a string of mut-criticized outages, and could last into thursday. and, on wall street, stocks fell, amid new doubts about trade talks with china. the dow jones industrial average lost nearly 113 points to close at 27,821. the nasdaq gave up 44 points, and the s&p 500 slipped 11. >> woodruff: turning to today's event: the fifth dtic political presidential debate in atlanta, georgia. our amna nawaz is there now and ins me. so, amnarks as we said, it's the fiftin a number of debates for these democratic candidates. set the stage for us. what should we be expecting? >> reporter: judy, first, i should point out, at even here on the site of the democratic debate, on all the screens, the impeacyient hearings are pl in the background. so there's really no escaping it for the press. but, tonight, d 10emocratic candidat will face off on tha stage here in atlanta. take a look at the lineup in the order they are going to appea on ste tonight. it's cory booker, tulsi