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FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2017, file photo, a firefighter walks near a flaming house in Santa Rosa, Calif. An Associated Press review shows widespread problems with the four “public safety power shutoffs” the utility started rolling out in 2018, a year before massive blackouts paralyzed much of California in recent months. Interviews and documents obtained under public records requests reveal persistent failures and broken promises that in some cases compromised public safety. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

AP Exclusive: Early PG&E blackouts forewarned later problems

By JUSTIN PRITCHARD and MICHAEL LIEDTKE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2017, file photo, a firefighter walks near a flaming house in Santa Rosa, Calif. An Associated Press review shows widespread problems with the four “public safety power shutoffs” the utility started rolling out in 2018, a year before massive blackouts paralyzed much of California in recent months. Interviews and documents obtained under public records requests reveal persistent failures and broken promises that in some cases compromised public safety. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

AP Exclusive: PG&E’s history with blackouts signaled trouble

By JUSTIN PRITCHARD and MICHAEL LIEDTKE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2019, file photo, a customer walks past the off-limits frozen foods section of Big John's Market in Healdsburg, Calif., shortly after it reopened and power was restored after being turned off for four days in an attempt to stem fires caused by wind-damaged power lines. Pacific Gas &amp; Electric Corp. CEO Bill Johnson is scheduled to testify during a Legislative oversight hearing on Monday, Nov. 18, at the state Capitol. Lawmakers have repeatedly criticized the bankrupt company for leaving millions of people in the dark for days at a time during dry, windy weather events in October. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

The Latest: CEO says PG&E got complacent about power outages

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FILE- In this Jan. 23, 2019, file photo a Pacific Gas &amp; Electric truck enters their customer center in Hayward, Calif. Pacific Gas &amp; Electric Co. on Thursday, Nov. 7, reported a third-quarter loss of $1.62 billion, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

PG&E falls into deeper hole in 3Q with $1.6 billion loss

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE and MATT OTT - Associated Press

Customers charge their electronic devices at Starbuck's coffee shop on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, in Lafayette, Calif. A large part of Lafayette has been without power. PG&amp;E said Monday its power lines may have started two wildfires over the weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area despite widespread blackouts meant to prevent fires from igniting during dangerously windy weather. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Frustration at utility rising as California blackouts endure

By Don Thompson and Jocelyn Gecker - Associated Press

FILE - This Nov. 15, 2018, aerial file photo shows the remains of residences leveled by the Camp wildfire in Paradise, Calif. Democrat Dianne Feinstein of California and Republican Steve Daines of Montana said Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, they are working with U.S. Forest Service officials on finalizing the bill's text, with plans to introduce it after the Senate's August recess. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)

Bipartisan bill will boost wildfire protection, senators say

By MATT VOLZ - Associated Press

California commission urges change in fire liability law

By ANDREW OXFORD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2019, file photo, Michael Picker, President of the California Public Utilities Commission, speaks during a meeting in San Francisco. The head of California's Public Utilities Commission has announced he will retire after almost five years on a job dominated by oversight of devastating wildfires. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Head of California Public Utilities Commission to retire

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FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2017, file photo provided by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, flames burn near power lines in Sycamore Canyon near West Mountain Drive in Montecito, Calif. Pacific Gas &amp; Electric Corp. has received approval to establish a $105 million fund to help survivors of recent California wildfires started by the utility's power lines. A federal judge overseeing PG&amp;E's bankruptcy case approved the utility's &quot;wildfire assistance program&quot; on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. (Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department via AP, File)

Judge approves $105M fund for California wildfire survivors

By DAISY NGUYEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2018 file photo a home burns as the Camp Fire rages through Paradise, Calif. California fire authorities say that Pacific Gas and Electric equipment was responsible for the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history. Cal Fire said in a press release issued Wednesday, May 15, 2019, that electrical transmission lines in the Pulga area sparked the Nov. 8 fire that wiped out most of the town of Paradise and killed 85 people. (AP Photo/Noah Berger,File)

Fire officials determine PG&E equipment sparked deadly fire

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE AND JANIE HAR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2018 file photo a home burns as the Camp Fire rages through Paradise, Calif. California fire authorities say that Pacific Gas and Electric equipment was responsible for the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history. Cal Fire said in a press release issued Wednesday, May 15, 2019, that electrical transmission lines in the Pulga area sparked the Nov. 8 fire that wiped out most of the town of Paradise and killed 85 people. (AP Photo/Noah Berger,File)

Officials: PG&E equipment sparked deadly California wildfire

By JANIE HAR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2018, file photo, protester J. Redwoods with Mask Oakland is interviewed by media after a hearing at the Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco. State fire officials blame Pacific Gas &amp; Electric Corp., PG&amp;E's equipment for starting more than a dozen California wildfires over the last two years. PG&amp;E filed for bankruptcy in Jan. 2019, saying it faced at least $13 billion in legal claims from wildfire victims. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Judge: San Francisco can pursue fight with PG&E over charges

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FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, Pacific Gas &amp; Electric crews work on restoring power lines in a fire ravaged neighborhood in an aerial view in the aftermath of a wildfire in Santa Rosa, Calif. Pacific Gas &amp; Electric says it will set up a $105 million fund to help survivors of recent California wildfires started by the utility's equipment. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

California utility offers $105M ‘wildfire assistance’ plan

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FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2018, file photo, a Pacific Gas &amp; Electric lineman works to repair a power line in fire-ravaged Paradise, Calif. Pacific Gas &amp; Electric Corp.'s top financial executives say they still haven't determined when the utility can start compensating victims of recent wildfires started by the utility's equipment. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

PG&E still lacks estimate on compensating wildfire victims

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The Latest: PG&E’s fire safety plan recommended for approval

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FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2017, file photo provided by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, flames burn near power lines in Sycamore Canyon near West Mountain Drive in Montecito, Calif. A federal judge approved Pacific Gas &amp; Electric Corp.'s plans Tuesday, April 23, 2019, to pay $235 million in employee bonuses this year, despite the California utility's bankruptcy and objections from lawyers of victims of the state's massive wildfires. (Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department via AP, File)

Judge OKs bankrupt PG&E’s plan for $235 million in bonuses

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FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2019, file photo, Pacific Gas &amp; Electric vehicles are parked at the PG&amp;E Oakland Service Center in Oakland, Calif. California's PG&amp;E has asked state regulators for a hefty increase in rates and profits, saying the hike is needed for wildfire safety and to attract investment as the utility goes through bankruptcy. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

California utility seeks higher rates for wildfire safety

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FILE- In this Jan. 23, 2019, file photo a Pacific Gas &amp; Electric truck enters their customer center in Hayward, Calif. California regulators expressed skepticism that Pacific Gas &amp; Electric's new board of directors and chief executive have enough professional experience to instill a deep corporate culture of safety at a utility blamed for more than a dozen of the state's most destructive wildfires over the last two years. California Public Utilities Commission president Michael Picker said Monday, April 15, 2019, regulators question whether PG&amp;E is properly addressing its many problems, including its bankruptcy filing. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

California regulators question PG&E’s vow to improve safety

By PAUL ELIAS - Associated Press

Troubled California utility names new chief executive, board

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2018 file photo, Pacific Gas &amp; Electric crews work to restore power lines in Paradise, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom says PG&amp;E plans to remake its board of directors with hedge fund financiers and people who have little experience in utility operations and safety. Newsom, on Thursday March 28, 2019, said putting hedge fund managers in charge of the company will send a message the utility prioritizes profits over providing safe and reliable energy service. The utility did not immediately comment. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

California governor criticizes PG&E’s plan for new board

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press