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we have additional charges from pg&e for transmission and distribution. we now have the mountain tunnel repairs, about $500 million, and we have some various regulatory problems that we will have to address. we're working very hard on developing these needs. i sit in the financial seat on the commission and i've done so now for 17 years. i want to emphasize the urgency of what the power enterprise is currently facing with regards to its financial health. i'm glad that today we will have the opportunity to discuss these issues. so, let's move forward. >> very good. thank you, chair caen. so, madam clerk, if you can call -- we just did item number 3, our opening remarks. and i'm not sure we probably need to have public comment on item 3, opening remarks. madam clerk? >> mr. chair, i need to call item number 31st. item number 3 is opening remarks and discussion of expectations for the joint meeting. >> yeah, i think we just did that. so, why don't we have -- well, we've called the item, we've already done it. let's go on to public comment and opening remarks
we have additional charges from pg&e for transmission and distribution. we now have the mountain tunnel repairs, about $500 million, and we have some various regulatory problems that we will have to address. we're working very hard on developing these needs. i sit in the financial seat on the commission and i've done so now for 17 years. i want to emphasize the urgency of what the power enterprise is currently facing with regards to its financial health. i'm glad that today we will have the...
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that's what cleanpowersf is for, to compete with pg&e. in july we're going to be doing that new interconnected agreement with pg&e. if we started our cca and we're up in their face competing with them for electricity generation, we're going to be in a better leveraged condition to get a better deal so we don't have to pay the 3 whatever cents extra it is. and along those lines, what lafco needs from the sfpuc is for the sfpuc staff, especially cca director malcolm who for some reason is not here and was not at the last lafco, we need the staff that was hired to work on cca at the sfpuc to get engaged in this rfp process we're going to talk about in the next item and engage in helping design the build out and how that will impact the power enterprise, working out all these things jointly together and work together both staff so that we can get the best possible program. once again, that will be an asset for the power enterprise and an asset for the city. >> thank you. any other member of the public? >>> hi, jed holtz man, 350 sf which is i
that's what cleanpowersf is for, to compete with pg&e. in july we're going to be doing that new interconnected agreement with pg&e. if we started our cca and we're up in their face competing with them for electricity generation, we're going to be in a better leveraged condition to get a better deal so we don't have to pay the 3 whatever cents extra it is. and along those lines, what lafco needs from the sfpuc is for the sfpuc staff, especially cca director malcolm who for some reason is...
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we are exempt from paying those rates right now because we have this special agreement with pg&e. but we know when that agreement rolls off, we could be subject to that same rate that everybody else is being charged. so, that's actually effective today. with respect to the distribution component -- >> hang on just a second. i'm sorry. we wouldn't expect it to be higher because we wouldn't pay a rate higher than the independent operator says we should. >> right, [speaker not understood], right now we're estimating that to be -- component of it to be in this add up that gets to 3.4 -- >> could it be less? could we expect we would be able to negotiate something that is, you know, comparable to what we've already been paying so we wouldn't go up to 3.4? >> so, we're not, we're not giving up on that effort. [multiple voices] >> there is a rate setting process that would -- that indicates what the rate is that's paid by most people. we've had a special arrangement historically. yes, we would like to try to continue to have a special arrangement and we're working with pg&e to try to get
we are exempt from paying those rates right now because we have this special agreement with pg&e. but we know when that agreement rolls off, we could be subject to that same rate that everybody else is being charged. so, that's actually effective today. with respect to the distribution component -- >> hang on just a second. i'm sorry. we wouldn't expect it to be higher because we wouldn't pay a rate higher than the independent operator says we should. >> right, [speaker not...
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see the black line on the bottom, shows the transmission and distribution costs that were charged by pg&e that we pay today at 1.8 cents a kilowatt hour. that's one of the cost element that builds our cost profile. when you add all of our cost profile elements up, it's around an average cost of about 10 cents. so, you can see that top black line shows that when we're selling to a retail enterprise department customer, we have some contribution above our costs. on this slide it's estimated at about 4 cents a kilowatt hour. when we're selling to a general fund department customer, we're selling well below our cost. we are expecting that transmission and distribution cost element to increase. we have been forecasting increases in our budget planning for a number of years now because we are seeing the end of our long-term agreement we had with pg&e for distribution and transmission services. that agreement is referred to as the interconnection agreement or commonly it's referred to the ia from 1978, expires in july of 2015. with that expiration, we expect to see our transmission and distrib
see the black line on the bottom, shows the transmission and distribution costs that were charged by pg&e that we pay today at 1.8 cents a kilowatt hour. that's one of the cost element that builds our cost profile. when you add all of our cost profile elements up, it's around an average cost of about 10 cents. so, you can see that top black line shows that when we're selling to a retail enterprise department customer, we have some contribution above our costs. on this slide it's estimated...
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if pg&e is -- if the u.s. attorney determines there is criminal negligence criminal charges should be filed. >> what does that mean to me? does it make my street smoother? is it going to make my house cleaner from dust? >> reporter: we received this statement from the mayor, it says the completion of the prosecution will hopefully help bring closure and hold pg&e accountable and responsible. paul chambers, ktvu channel 2 news. >> the rebuilding process is still going on in san bruno where the explosion and fire destroyed 38 homes. pg&e is giving the city millions of dollars to help with the reconstruction. the city says it is already allocated most of the money and it is not enough. www.ktvu.com has a special section dedicated to the san bruno pipeline explosion, you can see more video from that day and learn more about the safety rules and the flaws involved. >>> california state senator leland yee's arrest. today leland yeeal with crew his -- with drew his name from the secretary of states race. ktvu's eric
if pg&e is -- if the u.s. attorney determines there is criminal negligence criminal charges should be filed. >> what does that mean to me? does it make my street smoother? is it going to make my house cleaner from dust? >> reporter: we received this statement from the mayor, it says the completion of the prosecution will hopefully help bring closure and hold pg&e accountable and responsible. paul chambers, ktvu channel 2 news. >> the rebuilding process is still going...
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here the mayor wants to petition drive to stop pg&e from doing that. >> it's nice to see pg&e respondedo the public. >> gus joined a fight to keep pg&e from ripping out hundreds of trees in a town he lived 40 years. >> it adds to the beauty of the neighborhood. and so many of them had been here for decades. >> when learning what pg&e had in mind for her story the removal of 735 trees. as part of the pathways program pg&e wants to clear objections from 6700 miles of pipeline. it's a safety project that grew out of the pipeline disaster. someplaces tree removals already happened. in conkered there would be among several hundred chopped down. >> they've said this preempts local ordinances it pits our trees and trees in the right of way. >> saying quote, we share the story's deep appreciation for trees they've raised issues and we're listening the removal would have started here in may without opposition. >> dire warning in washington state. >> the top of the light. it came down through here and spread out here. >> six days afterwards, authorities talk about new fears concerning what they e
here the mayor wants to petition drive to stop pg&e from doing that. >> it's nice to see pg&e respondedo the public. >> gus joined a fight to keep pg&e from ripping out hundreds of trees in a town he lived 40 years. >> it adds to the beauty of the neighborhood. and so many of them had been here for decades. >> when learning what pg&e had in mind for her story the removal of 735 trees. as part of the pathways program pg&e wants to clear objections from...
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fine whut pg&e forced to tell the government today. >> also. would you know what to do in the event of tsunami alert. tonight some historical perspective on what not to do if one is headed our way. >> spencer here with the weather. >> accu-weather forecast center looking at approaching storm that is going to bring us a lot of rain. i'll show you when and where it will start raining first in my accu-weather first in my accu-weather forecast coming up next. you. >> and that is the sound of 45 million dollars. get your hands on it. 7 news at 9:00 continues right after this. continues right after this. i'll be wireleare awesome. they let us use our phones to do amazing things. but why sign a 2-year phone contract just to use them? at net10 wireless, you can use the phone you already have and keep your network and number, too. but for half the cost. the bring your own phone plan. that's wireless your way. unlimited* talk, text, and data on the best 4g lte networks starts at just $40 a month. net10 wireless. you. >> pg&e likely face criminal federal
fine whut pg&e forced to tell the government today. >> also. would you know what to do in the event of tsunami alert. tonight some historical perspective on what not to do if one is headed our way. >> spencer here with the weather. >> accu-weather forecast center looking at approaching storm that is going to bring us a lot of rain. i'll show you when and where it will start raining first in my accu-weather first in my accu-weather forecast coming up next. you. >> and...
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pg and a wants to cut them -- pg&e wants to cut them down. the mayor says not without a fight. pg&e says the trees are in the way of their underground gas pipes and notified officials they plan to take a chainsaw to 735 trees all over town including in people's yards. >> they've taken the position they can cut down these trees without seeking the city's permission or a permit as we would normally require. >> reporter: the mayor lawson fired off a letter. she wants top officials with the utility to meet not only with her but a coalition of city officials throughout the east bay where trees are also located above the gas transmission corridor slated for removal. pg&e is taking these measures across california. >> we are very focused on looking at reasonable alternatives including relocation of pg&e's lines if that's what necessary. >> reporter: pg&e says it hasn't yet notified the home owners whose trees it plans to cut down. a utility possessionman says the tree re-- spokesman says the tree removal program is necessary to inspect pipes more quickly especially in an emergency. >>
pg and a wants to cut them -- pg&e wants to cut them down. the mayor says not without a fight. pg&e says the trees are in the way of their underground gas pipes and notified officials they plan to take a chainsaw to 735 trees all over town including in people's yards. >> they've taken the position they can cut down these trees without seeking the city's permission or a permit as we would normally require. >> reporter: the mayor lawson fired off a letter. she wants top...
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>> reporter: so with pg&e's five-year plan now on hold, the trees, many of them much older than pg&e itself may live a little longer. but the battle between safety and scenery is not over yet. >> hopefully they know what they're doing. >> reporter: brian webb, kpix5. >>> well a sacramento suburb looked more like the midwest this afternoon. a funnel cloud happened outside roseville leading to a rare tornado warning. it touched down and moved into the west side of town. >> i saw debris flying in the air and like the tiles from my roof fell down. i got super freaked out and i ran to the closet. >> at least a dozen homes had everything from broken windows to fences knocked over. national weather service is calling the twister an ef0. we'll have to check with paul to see what rate tag is and what that means. >> ef0, smallest, ef5, the big ones hitting oklahoma and kansas, but a tornado is a tornado and they can do damage even in the ef0. we only average for the entire state of california, 11 tornado it is entire year. last time i checked, california is a very big state. here is what we ha
>> reporter: so with pg&e's five-year plan now on hold, the trees, many of them much older than pg&e itself may live a little longer. but the battle between safety and scenery is not over yet. >> hopefully they know what they're doing. >> reporter: brian webb, kpix5. >>> well a sacramento suburb looked more like the midwest this afternoon. a funnel cloud happened outside roseville leading to a rare tornado warning. it touched down and moved into the west side...
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pg&e was able to avoid a blackout by rerouting power. but hill is critical, wondering why the security cameras pointed in towards the property instead of out to catch the yet to be caught attackers. also wonders why it took an hour and a half for an employee to arrive to unlock the gates for the sheriff's deputies. >> what i'm saying about pg&e is they had a vulnerable system. they didn't look at it in a way that it was a threat, that there could have been a threat to that system. it's a remote area. most of these substations are in remote areas. so what i'm saying is we need to nut place things that will ensure that this can't happen again or it can't be more permanent. >> there was a representative from pg&e out here to listen to the state senator during his news conference that took place within the past hour. we asked him to respond to the criticism of his employer, pg&e. he was not able to give us any information. he did refer us to the media line. we did put a call in, we've just not heard back yet. reporting live here in san franc
pg&e was able to avoid a blackout by rerouting power. but hill is critical, wondering why the security cameras pointed in towards the property instead of out to catch the yet to be caught attackers. also wonders why it took an hour and a half for an employee to arrive to unlock the gates for the sheriff's deputies. >> what i'm saying about pg&e is they had a vulnerable system. they didn't look at it in a way that it was a threat, that there could have been a threat to that system....
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pg&e says they'll pause the program for now. >> it's nice to see pg&e responded to the public. and hopefully, they'll listen. and there can be good dialogue. >> this petition collected 2300 signatures. in deciding to stop, the spokesman told abc7 news quote, we have paused a program. we're not removing any trees until we reach a shared solution. pg&e now says it will meet with city leaders from walnut creek and other communities in the east bay to address concerns before removing any trees. in walnut creek, abc7 news. >> river more police are looking for a man who held up a woman in an atm armed with a baseball bat. security cameras captured this last night the robber is described as a man in his 30s approaching the woman ask demanded money. the robber also took her cell phone he was last seen driving away in a red sedan. >> a man accused of killing a fremont marine driving drunk appeared inside of a courtroom today. 23-year-old waived a formal reading of the charges against him. now, fell knee vehicular man slaughter and hit and run. >> i hope that guy gets justice that andrew
pg&e says they'll pause the program for now. >> it's nice to see pg&e responded to the public. and hopefully, they'll listen. and there can be good dialogue. >> this petition collected 2300 signatures. in deciding to stop, the spokesman told abc7 news quote, we have paused a program. we're not removing any trees until we reach a shared solution. pg&e now says it will meet with city leaders from walnut creek and other communities in the east bay to address concerns before...
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pg&e says they'll pause the program for now. >> it's nice to see pg&e responded to the public. and hopefully, they'll listen. and there can be good >> this petition collected 2300 signatures. in deciding to stop, the spokesman told abc7 news quote, we have paused a program. we're not removing any trees until we reach a shared solution. pg&e now says it will meet with city leaders from walnut creek and other communities in the east bay to address concerns before removing any trees. in walnut creek, abc7 news. >> river more police are looking for a man who held up a woman in an atm armed with a baseball bat. security cameras captured this last night the robber is described as a man in his 30s approaching the woman ask demanded money. the robber also took her cell phone he was last seen driving away in a red sedan. >> a man accused of killing a fremont marine driving drunk appeared inside of a courtroom today. 23-year-old waived a formal reading of the charges against him. now, fell knee vehicular man slaughter and hit and run. >> i hope that guy gets justice that andrew deserves.
pg&e says they'll pause the program for now. >> it's nice to see pg&e responded to the public. and hopefully, they'll listen. and there can be good >> this petition collected 2300 signatures. in deciding to stop, the spokesman told abc7 news quote, we have paused a program. we're not removing any trees until we reach a shared solution. pg&e now says it will meet with city leaders from walnut creek and other communities in the east bay to address concerns before removing...
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and there was a credit of about $1199 >> after charges, pg&e giving him $1200 back he asked why, pg&e overcharging him all of those years. >> their audit department discovered that charge was wrong. so that generated a credit for three years. >> it was fantastic except pg&e only reimbursed for three years. david had been overcharged seven years. he figured pg&e oweked him $1600 more the utility says it does not have to correct bills more than three years old . >> i said i can get 07 on your side involved. >> we contacted pg&e. it agreed to give just $500 turns out the case is bigger hahn just david. >> there is a billing error impacting mr. nelson, and the entire complex. >> pg&e spokesperson says everybody had been overcharged all of these years. not just david, all residents. in all 85 units will be getting money back, too. >> we want our customers to have a good experience. in this case we fell short and do apologize. >> all units have permanent electric heating it means they get to yous more electricity before their rates jump to a higher tier. somehow, everyone there had been lis
and there was a credit of about $1199 >> after charges, pg&e giving him $1200 back he asked why, pg&e overcharging him all of those years. >> their audit department discovered that charge was wrong. so that generated a credit for three years. >> it was fantastic except pg&e only reimbursed for three years. david had been overcharged seven years. he figured pg&e oweked him $1600 more the utility says it does not have to correct bills more than three years old ....
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and there was a credit of about $1199 >> after charges, pg&e giving him $1200 back he asked why, pg&esaid indeed, it had been overcharging him all of those years. >> their audit department discovered that charge was wrong. so that generated a credit for three years. >> it was fantastic except pg&e only reimbursed for three years. david had been overcharged seven years. he figured pg&e oweked him $1600 more the utility says it does not have to correct bills more than three years old . >> i said i can get 07 on your side involved. >> we contacted pg&e. it agreed to give just $500 turns out the case is bigger hahn just david. >> there is a billing error impacting mr. nelson, and the entire complex. >> pg&e spokesperson says everybody had been overcharged all of these years. not just david, all residents. in all 85 units will be getting money back, too. >> we want our customers to have a good experience. in this case we fell short and do apologize. >> all units have permanent electric heating it means they get to yous more electricity before their rates jump to a higher tier. somehow, eve
and there was a credit of about $1199 >> after charges, pg&e giving him $1200 back he asked why, pg&esaid indeed, it had been overcharging him all of those years. >> their audit department discovered that charge was wrong. so that generated a credit for three years. >> it was fantastic except pg&e only reimbursed for three years. david had been overcharged seven years. he figured pg&e oweked him $1600 more the utility says it does not have to correct bills more...
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wh is "r" violence and pg-13 violence. >> pg-13, violence even though there can be a lot more of it,t's centered on the action. anything grisly or graphic, brutal, turture, goes into the "r." >> axelrod: let's take profanity. not all swear words are created equal, i'm sure. >> actually, that's the easiest part of rating. there is the famous or infamous "f" word rule. if there was one use of the "f" word the film would get at least a pg-13 rating. more would get an "r." >> axelrod: sex is a big issue. let's take the movie "endless love." it's about first love, about intimacy. so why pg-13 as opposed to "r"? >> that's easy to identify. it's the graphics or absence of graphics that enableaise film to be in pg-13. so whatever you see in "endless love" is going to be more suggestive than graphic. >> axelrod: when you look at a rating is there is thrs sort of a descriptor box at the bottom. >> yes, the rating indicates the level of content in the film and the descriptor box gives all the elements that rise to that rating level because different children have different sensitivities. differ
wh is "r" violence and pg-13 violence. >> pg-13, violence even though there can be a lot more of it,t's centered on the action. anything grisly or graphic, brutal, turture, goes into the "r." >> axelrod: let's take profanity. not all swear words are created equal, i'm sure. >> actually, that's the easiest part of rating. there is the famous or infamous "f" word rule. if there was one use of the "f" word the film would get at least a...
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if pg&e is -- is -- if the u.s. attorney determines criminal negligence, criminal charges should be miled. >> the mayor gave us a statement and says the commotion of the prosecution will hopefully bring closure and hold pg&e accountable and responsible for the devastating tragedy created by the negligent of pg&e. at 6:00 p.m. we will head to the community that was effected by the explosion, talk to people there and bring back their reaction at 6:00 p.m. live in san bruno, paul chambers, ktvu channel 2 news. >> our coverage continues online as well. go a www.ktvu.com. we put up a special san bruno section. >>> a new sign that california state senator leland yee career could be over. he is bowing out of the race for sec of state. and now there are -- secretary of state and now there are more calls for him to resign. we have team coverage beginning with ktvu's eric rasmussen. >> reporter: california state senator leland yee made the announcement through his attorney around noon. she withdrawing from the race -- he is w
if pg&e is -- is -- if the u.s. attorney determines criminal negligence, criminal charges should be miled. >> the mayor gave us a statement and says the commotion of the prosecution will hopefully bring closure and hold pg&e accountable and responsible for the devastating tragedy created by the negligent of pg&e. at 6:00 p.m. we will head to the community that was effected by the explosion, talk to people there and bring back their reaction at 6:00 p.m. live in san bruno, paul...
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we've been working with pg&e and we've actually reduced the costs. we are looking at alternative projects for mountain tunnel. so, on all fronts we're on this. so, i would love to come back when we have more answers because by me going out there and just saying here are all the thing we're talking about, prior to negotiating with the actual other entity is sort of premature. but i'm looking at every possible way, even cutting our operating costs, looking at our staff, just looking at ways we can reduce our costs or be more efficient. >> i'd like to think there is a way that if we're able to move forward on cleanpowersf that there could be some over lot how we can -- that can help reduce some costs for the power enterprise. i think it's worth looking at because we have support for cleanpowersf. not always necessity in the public utilities commission, but hopefully that can change moving forward. i have hope. >> i think one of the common themes is that we have hetchy power, we have firmed up hetchy power that we can sell. so, i think by providing and s
we've been working with pg&e and we've actually reduced the costs. we are looking at alternative projects for mountain tunnel. so, on all fronts we're on this. so, i would love to come back when we have more answers because by me going out there and just saying here are all the thing we're talking about, prior to negotiating with the actual other entity is sort of premature. but i'm looking at every possible way, even cutting our operating costs, looking at our staff, just looking at ways...
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. >> pg&e wait to go get hit with federal charms. federal government is dropped go after utility for the pipeline disaster more than three years ago in san bruno. allen on what may come next. >> the gas explosion was always a crime in the eyes of gale whose 87-year-old mother severely burned. >> i'm taking care of my mothe mother. not working. i had to quit my job. >>reporter: today pg&e said it expects the u.s. attorney will file criminal charges against it for neglecting the safety of its pipeline and customers. 8 people were killed and 38 homes destroyed when natural gas pipeline exploded in san bruno back in 2010. today many of the victims live in these brand new well manicured homes but it was never enough. they have always wanted criminal charges fichltd i wish they would cite the executives especially the one that left with the 30 million dollar severance package. >>reporter: that's not likely to happen. instead they got the video apology from a company spokesperson released by pg&e today. >> regardless of what comes next we w
. >> pg&e wait to go get hit with federal charms. federal government is dropped go after utility for the pipeline disaster more than three years ago in san bruno. allen on what may come next. >> the gas explosion was always a crime in the eyes of gale whose 87-year-old mother severely burned. >> i'm taking care of my mothe mother. not working. i had to quit my job. >>reporter: today pg&e said it expects the u.s. attorney will file criminal charges against it for...
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he referred to the "devastating tragedy created by the gross negligence of pg&e." safety must always come first and we have more work to do. this is a good first step that will likely be brought against pg and he but nothing will bring back the eight lives that were lost here. developing tonight. >> catherine: developing tonight. we're learning more about the arrest of state senator leland yee. yee. the target of a federal sting. is out on bail. today he withdrew his candidacy for secretary of state. >> catherine: he's facing charges of wire fraud and arms smuggling. leaving his fellow lawmakers stunned. also arrested-- well known political consultant keith jackson. and a notorious chinese gang member, known as shrimp boy. >> catherine: our team coverage begins with kron 4's dan kerman.senator yee's san francisco home. >> reporter:the fallout from the federal corruption allegations against state senator leland yee has begun with this letter to secretary of state debra bowen paul demeester/yee?s attorney 09-18 yee?s attorney announced his client?s departure from the
he referred to the "devastating tragedy created by the gross negligence of pg&e." safety must always come first and we have more work to do. this is a good first step that will likely be brought against pg and he but nothing will bring back the eight lives that were lost here. developing tonight. >> catherine: developing tonight. we're learning more about the arrest of state senator leland yee. yee. the target of a federal sting. is out on bail. today he withdrew his...
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. >> pg&e wait to go get hit with federal charms. federal government is dropped go after utility for the pipeline disaster more than three years ago in san bruno. allen on what may come next. >> the gas explosion was always a crime in the eyes of gale whose 87-year-old mother severely burned. >> i'm taking care of my mothe mother. not working. i had to quit my job. >>reporter: today pg&e said it expects the u.s. attorney will file criminal charges against it for neglecting the safety of its pipeline and customers. 8 people were killed and 38 homes destroyed when natural gas pipeline exploded in san bruno back in 2010. today many of the victims live in these brand new well manicured homes but it was never enough. they have always wanted criminal charges fichltd i wish they would cite the executives especially the one that left with the 30 million dollar severance package. >>reporter: that's not likely to happen. instead they got the video apology from a company spokesperson released by pg&e today. >> regardless of what comes next we w
. >> pg&e wait to go get hit with federal charms. federal government is dropped go after utility for the pipeline disaster more than three years ago in san bruno. allen on what may come next. >> the gas explosion was always a crime in the eyes of gale whose 87-year-old mother severely burned. >> i'm taking care of my mothe mother. not working. i had to quit my job. >>reporter: today pg&e said it expects the u.s. attorney will file criminal charges against it for...
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pg&e at that time did not even know what happened.record to 3¢ ntsb investigators came mountain the accused pg&e of many things. we want to show you some live points. this is what prosecutors are going after them. they believe pg&e has poor record-keeping pipeline integrity problems as well as identification of pipeline threats. we got a chance to talk to people reaction to prosecution has been mixed. some say all four of the others say it does a really change what happens. this is they're ready to move on as well. we would just have to wait and see what pg&e have to say. pg&e says there regretful and they have learned from their mistakes and they say they will try to do better in the future. >>: back to you >>: for now to the developing case surrounding the state senator leland yee. he will find out this morning whether he will be suspended as a state senator. kron4's mike pelton it is not live up. of >>: i just spoke with of the senator's lawyer and he says that he does not plan on resigning. >>: of the vote to suspend him could com
pg&e at that time did not even know what happened.record to 3¢ ntsb investigators came mountain the accused pg&e of many things. we want to show you some live points. this is what prosecutors are going after them. they believe pg&e has poor record-keeping pipeline integrity problems as well as identification of pipeline threats. we got a chance to talk to people reaction to prosecution has been mixed. some say all four of the others say it does a really change what happens. this is...
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will charge pg&e's past operating practices violated the safety act.n the neighborhood where residents are still rebuilding and reliving that traumatic day, many stay criminal charges are overdue. did they commit a crime? >> yeah, i'm not paying attention to it, but yeah. >> pg&e suspect answering questions about the s.e.c. filing but believes criminal charges are not merited. and it has implemented safety changes since the blast. the utility says we're working to transform this 100 plus year-old natural gas system into the safest and most reliable in america. in support of this, we've committed $2.7 billion of shareholder money to date and making excellent operational progress. >> everything that happened should have been a wakeup call. >> reporter: while she believes criminal charges are deserved, she's not sure they will deliver a sense of justice so many are looking for. >> people lost lives, we lost memories in our houses. but i don't know. i don't know what justice -- what better way to serve justice, i don't know. >> reporter: lots of people her
will charge pg&e's past operating practices violated the safety act.n the neighborhood where residents are still rebuilding and reliving that traumatic day, many stay criminal charges are overdue. did they commit a crime? >> yeah, i'm not paying attention to it, but yeah. >> pg&e suspect answering questions about the s.e.c. filing but believes criminal charges are not merited. and it has implemented safety changes since the blast. the utility says we're working to transform...
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it could indicate pg&e intend to fight the charges.vu channel 2 news. >> our coverage continues online to www.ktvu.com. you will find raw video of the 2010 fire. >>> gas prices are on the rise in the bay area. it says the average price for a gallon enoakland is $3 going -- in oakland is $3.95. san jose $3.97. san francisco $4.04. apogean cents a gal -- up 15 cents a gallon. >>> the government closed the investigation into tesla after they agreed to install protective shields. they will prevent debris from damaging batteries and possibly causing fires. last year two tesla cars caught on fire after debris damaged the batteries. >>> the federal trade commission announced a settlement with two companies. fandango and credit karma failed to use a security mechanism that protects information. the agency says that is despite the promise they made to customers their perm information was -- personal information was secure while using the app. >>> getting married, good for your health? the benefits. >> it mystifies me. on every level. why this w
it could indicate pg&e intend to fight the charges.vu channel 2 news. >> our coverage continues online to www.ktvu.com. you will find raw video of the 2010 fire. >>> gas prices are on the rise in the bay area. it says the average price for a gallon enoakland is $3 going -- in oakland is $3.95. san jose $3.97. san francisco $4.04. apogean cents a gal -- up 15 cents a gallon. >>> the government closed the investigation into tesla after they agreed to install protective...
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. >> pg&e wait to go get hit with federal charms. federal government is dropped go after utility for the pipeline disaster more than three years ago in san bruno. allen on what may come next. >> the gas explosion was always a crime in the eyes of gale whose 87-year-old mother severely burned. >> i'm taking care of my mothe mother. not working. i had to quit my job. >>reporter: today pg&e said it expects the u.s. attorney will file criminal charges against it for neglecting the safety of its pipeline and customers. 8 people were killed and 38 homes destroyed when natural gas pipeline exploded in san bruno back in 2010. today many of the victims live in these brand new well manicured homes but it was never enough. they have always wanted criminal charges fichltd i wish they would cite the executives especially the one that left with the 30 million dollar severance package. >>reporter: that's not likely to happen. instead they got the video apology from a company spokesperson released by pg&e today. >> regardless of what comes next we w
. >> pg&e wait to go get hit with federal charms. federal government is dropped go after utility for the pipeline disaster more than three years ago in san bruno. allen on what may come next. >> the gas explosion was always a crime in the eyes of gale whose 87-year-old mother severely burned. >> i'm taking care of my mothe mother. not working. i had to quit my job. >>reporter: today pg&e said it expects the u.s. attorney will file criminal charges against it for...
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if pg&e, if the u.s. attorney determines that there is criminal negligence then certainly criminal charges should be filed. >> it's been 3.5 years of rebuilding both physical and emotional for people who live in san bruno's crestmoor neighborhood. the mayor of san bruno said he hopes the prosecution will hold pg&e accountable for the tragedy. >>> a two alarm fire at an apartment complex in livermore this morning was accidentally sparked by a man who'd beensmoking intriguing heavily. fire broke out in a 60 unit complex just after 1:00 a.m. this morning. the fire badly damaged two upstairs units. the fire chief says the man in the unit where the fire started suffered serious burns. >>> a man has been arrested accused of stealing two puppies and trying to sell them on craigslist. investigators say richard coleman was arrested yesterday after woman reported that her to german shepherd puppies were stolen from her home last week in livermore. the woman found the dogs listed on craigslist. they say she set up a
if pg&e, if the u.s. attorney determines that there is criminal negligence then certainly criminal charges should be filed. >> it's been 3.5 years of rebuilding both physical and emotional for people who live in san bruno's crestmoor neighborhood. the mayor of san bruno said he hopes the prosecution will hold pg&e accountable for the tragedy. >>> a two alarm fire at an apartment complex in livermore this morning was accidentally sparked by a man who'd beensmoking...
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pg & e has not included that in their proposal. we are asking the c puc provide a mechanism in it's green tariff proposal from a small distributed renewable project. a mega watt or smaller located in disadvantaged communities. that is another aspect of 343 in making sure we are included. if the california puc required pg & e to put that in their proposal. and we are asking the california puc to require pg & e to ensure that all green tariff cost are born only by participating customers so that their green tariff proposal is not subsidized by non-participants. in the california puc's energy efficiency funding and we'll continue to stay involved protecting not only the city's interest but also the particular concerns of how to take advantage for the community choice aggregators. thank you. >> okay. also we have presentation on the rfp. >> yes. staff was directed at the last meeting to address the local energy build out program. some of the issues that staff was directed also included a marketing approach. that's not in this particula
pg & e has not included that in their proposal. we are asking the c puc provide a mechanism in it's green tariff proposal from a small distributed renewable project. a mega watt or smaller located in disadvantaged communities. that is another aspect of 343 in making sure we are included. if the california puc required pg & e to put that in their proposal. and we are asking the california puc to require pg & e to ensure that all green tariff cost are born only by participating...
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pg&e officials say they were in discussions with prosecutors kron 4's will tran is live in san bruno with the latest. pg&e possible criminal charges >> for people who did suffer, they said this is just one more step for the healing process. there were trying to come out with some resolution of prosecutors stated that--i am in the neighborhood where the pipeline exploded. you concede they still have construction taking place four years later. we saw this crater explode and pg&e stated that that stashed at the time they stated that this was-as they did not know what costed and ntsb came out stated that they filed out why this was not a pipe, it was just a pipe that was welded and it was not a good job. 38 homes were destroyed and a people were killed. there was a criminal complaint. draw your attention to the scene. >> they will be charged with1. record keeping 2. pipeline integrity management 3. identification of pipeline threats >> they already face other finds about 2.2 $5 billion. as far as what happened, they stated that they should have known better. now you are talking about cri
pg&e officials say they were in discussions with prosecutors kron 4's will tran is live in san bruno with the latest. pg&e possible criminal charges >> for people who did suffer, they said this is just one more step for the healing process. there were trying to come out with some resolution of prosecutors stated that--i am in the neighborhood where the pipeline exploded. you concede they still have construction taking place four years later. we saw this crater explode and pg&e...
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disagreement between the utility and the city of san carlos ever since pg&e documents revealed the line could lead to another, quote, san bruno situation. pg&e will hold an informational meeting next month for residents living near that work site. >>> here comes the demolition. the old span of the bay bridge will soon embark on a rare feat of reverse engineering. crews are preparing to slice the cantilever section in half. they're using jacks to apply pressure to the two halves to keep them from collapsing. they'll then dismantle the two halves simultaneously. in a few weeks we should be able to see the gap in the bridge getting wider. engineers say they're working in reverse order of how the bridge was actually constructed 77 years ago. >> we're taking it down like 95% in the reverse order that it was built. it makes sense because it was a complex structure to build in the first place. >> amazing what they're doing. caltrans is covering some of the bridge pillars with netting to prevent birds from nesting.
disagreement between the utility and the city of san carlos ever since pg&e documents revealed the line could lead to another, quote, san bruno situation. pg&e will hold an informational meeting next month for residents living near that work site. >>> here comes the demolition. the old span of the bay bridge will soon embark on a rare feat of reverse engineering. crews are preparing to slice the cantilever section in half. they're using jacks to apply pressure to the two halves...
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proposal from pge we will loose 100- trees just in this park alone" >> reporter:the proposal is part of pg&e's statewide safety improvemnet program maintaining the area above pipelines to ensure ready access >> reporter:in response grayson and mayors in 7- other cities throughout contra costa and alameda counties sent a letter to the utility company asserting their rights to determine what happens to the trees in their cities "pg&e needs to understand that our local ordainances are what will stand and hold" >> reporter:but the mayors maybe in for a fight because according to a statement i received from the california public utilities commision. they"safety is our number one priority and the cpuc has broad authority to ensure the safe operation of utility services, equipment, and physical property. >> reporter:however residence have mixed feeling about the idea "i dunno you got to get to the pipes that's important"
proposal from pge we will loose 100- trees just in this park alone" >> reporter:the proposal is part of pg&e's statewide safety improvemnet program maintaining the area above pipelines to ensure ready access >> reporter:in response grayson and mayors in 7- other cities throughout contra costa and alameda counties sent a letter to the utility company asserting their rights to determine what happens to the trees in their cities "pg&e needs to understand that our...
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pg and e should pay for that because it a pg and e property there. [inaudible] suggesting i need people to cover the screen around the switch yard and one other amendment is calling for reporting back after the [inaudible] to the board of supervisors 3 days after reporting that discusses the sale and who the properties [inaudible] will be addressed at the yard. i [inaudible] meant for these to be passed out and you can rerf to the language we have. >> i read [inaudible] on page 3--striking oit the language referring to infrastructure finance funding. that is make sure we are not giving a green light and that could be discussed at other time or better pg and e can cover the cost themselves and the question is 23 the state will have them pass that down [inaudible] the other amendment is on page 4 and reads, nob nab board of supervisors nob number structure the yard-such that the department of real state will seek authorization of the yard [inaudible] for the site consistent with the requirement for this resolution or seek the [inaudible] conduct a auct
pg and e should pay for that because it a pg and e property there. [inaudible] suggesting i need people to cover the screen around the switch yard and one other amendment is calling for reporting back after the [inaudible] to the board of supervisors 3 days after reporting that discusses the sale and who the properties [inaudible] will be addressed at the yard. i [inaudible] meant for these to be passed out and you can rerf to the language we have. >> i read [inaudible] on page...
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he figured pg&e owed him around $1600 more. the utility said under state guidelines this does not have to correct bills more than 3 years old. >> and then i said i'll have to get 7 on your side involved. >> we contacted pg&e and then they agreed to give him $500 extra but it turns out the case is much bigger than david alone. >> there was a billing error that impacted mr. nelson and the entire complex. >> pg&e spokesperson says everybody in david's complex had been overcharged all these years. not just david, but all residents in all 85 units will be getting money back too. >> we always want our customers to have a good experience and in this case, we fell short and we do apologize. >> here is what happened. all units here have permanent electric heating. it means they get to use more electricity before the rates jump to a higher tier. and then somehow everyone there was listed as gas users and they were getting bumped to the higher rate. >> it is something we're investigating. we don't see these kind of billing issues often. >
he figured pg&e owed him around $1600 more. the utility said under state guidelines this does not have to correct bills more than 3 years old. >> and then i said i'll have to get 7 on your side involved. >> we contacted pg&e and then they agreed to give him $500 extra but it turns out the case is much bigger than david alone. >> there was a billing error that impacted mr. nelson and the entire complex. >> pg&e spokesperson says everybody in david's complex...
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pg&e says it was aware of that carried its okay.e hoping to not be under the wrath of federal prosecutors of prosecutors are going after pg&e. if the agency and not one person in particular 3 here's a bullet points to one to draw your attention to. prosecution's claim pg&e give poor record keeping that they have problems with pipeline integrity management. that's important because when 2010 took place for explosion. pg&e claims the pipeline will seem less greed ntsb investigators came out here. we all remember the extent of coverage. they found out the pipe was not seem less and that it was actually welded and it was a shoddy job ripple but they have problems with identification >>: it will try better in the future. now to the developing case surrounding state senator leland yee. he will find out this morning whether he will be suspended as a state senator. u-s senators barbara boxer and dianne feinstein, state senate leader darryl steinberg and state senator mark leno have all called for yee to resign. leno says the state senate wi
pg&e says it was aware of that carried its okay.e hoping to not be under the wrath of federal prosecutors of prosecutors are going after pg&e. if the agency and not one person in particular 3 here's a bullet points to one to draw your attention to. prosecution's claim pg&e give poor record keeping that they have problems with pipeline integrity management. that's important because when 2010 took place for explosion. pg&e claims the pipeline will seem less greed ntsb...
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he figured pg&e owed him around $1,600 more. the utility said under state guidelines it does not have to correct bills that are more than three years old. s >> that's when i said i will have to get 7 on your side involved. >> we contacted pg&e and first the utility agreed to give david just $500 extra. however, turns out the case is much bigger than david alone. >> there was a billing error that impacted mr. nelson and the entire complex. >> pg&e spokesperson says everybody in david's complex had been overcharged all these years. not just david, all residents in all 85 units. they will be getting money back too. >> we always want our customers to have a good experience, and in this case we fell short. we do apologize. >> here's what happened. all units here have permanent electric heating. it means they get to use more electricity before their rates jump to a higher tier. somehow everybody there had been listed as gas users and they were getting bumped to the higher rate. >> it's something we are investigating. we don't see thes
he figured pg&e owed him around $1,600 more. the utility said under state guidelines it does not have to correct bills that are more than three years old. s >> that's when i said i will have to get 7 on your side involved. >> we contacted pg&e and first the utility agreed to give david just $500 extra. however, turns out the case is much bigger than david alone. >> there was a billing error that impacted mr. nelson and the entire complex. >> pg&e spokesperson...
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he figured pg&e owed him around $1,600 more. the utility said under state guidelines it does not have to correct bills that are more than three years old. >> that's when i decide to get 7 on your side involved. >> we contacted pg&e and first the utility agreed to give david just $500 extra. however, turns out the case is much bigger than david alone. >> there was a billing error that impacted mr. nelson and the entire complex. >> pg&e spokesperson says everybody in david's complex had been overcharged all these years. not just david, all residents in all 85 units. they will be getting money back too. >> we always want our customers to have a good experience, and in this case we fell short. we do apologize. >> here's what happened. all units here have permanent electric heating. it means they get to use more electricity before their rates jump to a higher tier. somehow everybody there had been listed as gas users and they were getting bumped to the higher rate. >> it's something we are investigating. we don't see these kinds of i
he figured pg&e owed him around $1,600 more. the utility said under state guidelines it does not have to correct bills that are more than three years old. >> that's when i decide to get 7 on your side involved. >> we contacted pg&e and first the utility agreed to give david just $500 extra. however, turns out the case is much bigger than david alone. >> there was a billing error that impacted mr. nelson and the entire complex. >> pg&e spokesperson says...