PG&E

PG&E faces 11 felony and misdemeanor charges over its role in the Zogg Fire in 2020. Also, Chico State is holding an open forum today to allow community members to weigh in on the search for a new university president, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is backing a bill that would restrict concealed carry weapons.

Pacific Gas & Electric faces four counts of manslaughter for its alleged role in starting the Zogg Fire in Shasta County. Also, President Joe Biden toured storm-damaged areas of California’s Central Coast, and the federal government announced an investment of $930 million to address wildfire concerns in the West.

Ten public entities in the North State announced a settlement agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric for damages incurred in the 2021 Dixie Fire. Also, FEMA has added more counties to its major disaster declaration in the wake of recent winter storms, and experts are skeptical California’s electric grid can handle the planned phaseout of gas cars.

Unhoused residents in Chico are calling for more aid to protect campgrounds from flooding. Also, some Butte County residents remained without power following this week’s storm, and Gov. Gavin Newsom will take the oath of office for his second term as governor today in Sacramento.

The National Weather Service is predicting high winds of around 50 miles per hour, which have the potential to cause widespread power outages that last for several days.

As we head deeper into the winter season, residents should be prepared for potential power outages due to high winds or snow storms.

The Butte County Board of Supervisors heard from Camp Fire survivors about their experience with the PG&E Fire Victim Trust. Also, the city of Chico announced the appointment of Billy Aldridge as police chief, and furniture fires are on the rise in Chico.

Doug LaMalfa and Mike Thompson addressed the House Wednesday urging their colleagues to pass a bill relieving Fire Victim Trust payees of federal taxes. Also, new Redding City councilmembers Tenessa Audette and Jack Munns were sworn into office Tuesday, and Butte County Public Health in partnership with the Feather River Recreation and Park District has installed a new Fit-Trail at Riverbend Park in Oroville.

The Chico Planning Commission voted Thursday to certify the environmental impact report for the Valley’s Edge development. Also, some fire survivors may be eligible for a refund on state taxes they’ve paid on PG&E settlement money, and state lawmakers are scheduled to address high gas prices.

State regulators propose fining PG&E more than $155 million for the 2020 Zogg Fire in Shasta County. Also, a Chico State virologist spoke with NSPR about the potential for a severe flu season this year, and California voters this fall are deciding whether to retain several state Supreme Court justices.