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2018 Camp Fire revelations: ABC 10 wins lawsuit, obtains and releases detailed grand jury records on PG&E criminal conduct (VIDEO)

From ABC10 Sacramento in their ongoing investigative series on PG&E, the CPUC, Governor Newsom and California officials — Fire – Power – Moneyhttps://www.abc10.com/firepowermoney September 28, 2022 Secrets of the Camp Fire: Revealed | Fire – Power – Money After fighting … Continue reading

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Stop Smart Meters: PG&E’s “Fire Lies” (VIDEO)

From 2013 CPUC Santa Rosa Smart Meter Forum From Stop Smart Metershttp://www.stopsmartmeters.org PG&E claims that there have been no smart meter fires whatsoever. The people whose houses have burned down and who have lost loved ones because of smart metering … Continue reading

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California Gov. Newsom faces recall election Tuesday; Sacramento journalists expose California fires, PG&E, Gavin Newsom, and CPUC in series “Fire-Power-Money”

From ABC10 KXTV Sacramento Fire-Power-Money http://www.firepowermoney.com https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/abc10-originals/fire-power-money-california-wildfires-investigation-pge/103-c273fb35-1c43-4d9a-9bdc-3d7971e5540b For nearly three years, ABC10’s Fire – Power – Money team has been at the forefront covering California’s wildfire crisis, the danger of PG&E’s power lines, and how the company avoids accountability.  Now, … Continue reading

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PG&E refunds Smart Meter “opt-out” fees to EMF-disabled customer

April 22, 2021 On April 16, Pacific Gas and Electric refunded Smart Meter “opt-out” fees paid by the family of Nina Beety who is disabled by electromagnetic sensitivity. Beety requested disabled accommodation from PG&E to have analog electromechanical meters on … Continue reading

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EPA appoints PG&E attorney to lead West Coast office

From AP News February 12, 2020 The Environmental Protection Agency has named a former attorney for the nation’s largest utility to head its West Coast office, replacing the regional director ousted from the post last week. John Busterud, who worked … Continue reading

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California power shut-offs pose fire risk due to Smart Meters

In the report I released this summer on Smart Meter fire and electrical hazards, I explained the dangers which electrical surges pose to digital electronic meters. This week PG&E will activate Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in many California counties. … Continue reading

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Boiling point: CPUC considers converting Pacific Gas and Electric into a publicly owned utility; sweeping measures proposed to resolve chronic safety problems

Investigation 15-08-019 (I.15-08-019) Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission’s Own Motion to Determine Whether Pacific Gas and Electric Company and PG&E Corporation’s Organizational Culture and Governance Prioritize Safety. Given PG&E’s record and the dangers inherent in PG&E’s service territory, the Commission … Continue reading

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California: Former PG&E executive Nancy McFadden named 2017 most influential person in state capitol — “she runs the government”

Every year, Capitol Weekly picks the top 100 most influential, behind-the-scenes power players in California government. In August, Capitol Weekly named former PG&E executive Nancy McFadden as # 1 for 2017 — the most influential person in Sacramento. “She runs the … Continue reading

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Power struggle: PG&E fights California towns to install Smart Meters

From Marin Independent Journal PG&E to defy Fairfax wireless meter ban by Richard Halstead January 5, 2017 Michael Peevey listens to testimony in San Francisco in 2014 while he was president of the California Public Utilities Commission. In a 2010 email, … Continue reading

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PG&E hired 101 unqualified pipeline inspectors in 2014. Over 18,000 severe corrosion problems detected throughout California by re-inspections

– Over 18,000 severe corrosion problems – Four years after San Bruno. – A light slap-on-the-wrist fine of $5.45 million by the PUC. – “Did not result in any injuries or property damage” or deaths…….. this time. – The “sad, … Continue reading

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