Early PG&E Blackouts Forewarned Later Problems

TIN PRITCHARD and MICHAEL LIEDTKE / The Associated Press Dec 20, 2019 An Associated Press review shows widespread problems with the four “public safety power shutoffs” the utility started rolling out in 2018. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Bankrupt PG&E Makes $13.5 Billion Deal With California Wildfire Victims

JOHN ROGERS / The Associated Press Dec 7, 2019 The devastating fires of 2017-2018, which killed scores of people, were blamed on the utility's outdated equipment and negligence. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

California Is Living America’s Dystopian Future

Stephanie LeMenager /The Conversation Nov 6, 2019 The Golden State is on fire, which means that an idea of American utopia is on fire, too. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Arsonist

David Fitzsimmons /The Arizona Star, Tucson, AZ Nov 5, 2019 Dig deeper

California Must Take Back Its Power—Literally

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 30, 2019 The Golden State's red-hot blazes are a direct result of negligence on the part of Pacific Gas and Electric, among other guilty parties. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Wildfires Outside L.A. Threaten Homes, Spare Reagan Library

BRIAN MELLEY and MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ / The Associated Press Oct 30, 2019 The presidential library and nearby houses are evacuated as a new wildfire is driven by strong Santa Ana winds. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Fire Season

Pat Bagley / The Salt Lake Tribune, UT Oct 29, 2019 Dig deeper

California Wildfires: New Evacuations Ordered, 2.3 Million Face Days-Long Blackout

DAISY NGUYEN and CHRISTOPHER WEBER / The Associated Press Oct 26, 2019 Forecasts of severe winds and extreme fire danger prompt the state's largest utility to cut power to customers in 36 counties. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Power Cut to 1 Million in California to Try to Prevent Deadly Fires

BRIAN MELLEY and TERENCE CHEA / The Associated Press Oct 9, 2019 Schools and businesses close and markets run dry due as unpopular, drastic measure takes effect before forecasted high winds arrive. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Hearts and Lungs May Be at Risk Months After California Wildfires

Aaron Glantz and Susie Neilson / Reveal Nov 29, 2018 Health problems many experienced while the Camp Fire raged are just the beginning of effects that could plague Northern Californians long after the smoke clears. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

You’re Welcome, America First! (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Nov 22, 2018 In his annual message of You’re Welcome, President Trump regales the nation with some of his recent highlights, or lowlights, depending. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rains Cause New Threat, Problems in Wildfire Region

KATHLEEN RONAYNE / The Associated Press Nov 21, 2018 Search teams and survivors face increased difficulties in the Northern California burn area, where a flash flood watch is in effect. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )