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December 5, 2025

California wildfires

PG&E Seeks to Finalize Deal with FEMA, Calif. Agencies
The judge overseeing PG&E’s bankruptcy rebuffed the utility’s request to quickly approve agreements signed between it, fire victims and government agencies.
PG&E CEO Johnson Says He’ll Step Down
PG&E Corp. CEO Bill Johnson announced he would retire at the end of June, by which time the utility is hoping to exit bankruptcy.
CPUC OKs Largest Rollout of Covered Conductor
The California PUC approved Southern California Edison to install 600 miles of covered conductor to prevent its higher-voltage lines from starting wildfires.
Fire Victims Challenge PG&E Deal as Vote Looms
The $13.5 billion settlement PG&E struck with wildfire victims may be in trouble, threatening one main component of the utility’s plan to exit bankruptcy.
PG&E to Plead Guilty to Killing 84 in Camp Fire
PG&E said it will plead guilty to 85 felonies stemming from the Camp Fire in November 2018, including 84 charges of involuntary manslaughter.
PG&E Deal with Gov. Allows for Utility’s Sale
PG&E cleared another hurdle in its bid to exit bankruptcy but the latest comes with a caveat: the state or a third-party bidder could buy the utility.
PG&E Resolves Dispute with Fire Victims, FEMA
FEMA dropped its claim to a chunk of the $13.5 billion trust PG&E plans to fund for wildfire victims, removing an obstacle to its exit from bankruptcy.
PG&E Tries to Put Bankruptcy Plan in Layman’s Terms
PG&E's bankruptcy could reach another milestone as the utility tries to explain its Chapter 11 reorganization proposal to fire victims and other parties.
CPUC President Wants More Control over PG&E
California PUC President Marybel Batjer receivership may be necessary if PG&E can’t provide safe service once it exits bankruptcy.
PG&E Reports $3.6 Billion Q4 Loss
PG&E reported multibillion-dollar losses in its quarterly and annual reports but expects sustainable financial performance after it emerges from reorganization.

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