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Power Play: No Limits Mean PG&E May Raise Rates Again for Northern and Central Californians

A $33 a month average rate hike took effect Jan. 1. Now PG&E wants up to $20 a month more. Reformers say it is time to cap annual increases.

Capital & Main

Why 16 Million Households in Northern and Central California Are About to Pay More for Electricity

With no cap on price increases for California’s utilities, Pacific Gas & Electric will hike rates 13%, which it says is needed for upgrades.

Capital & Main

Mass storm outages bring misery across California, exposing power grid's vulnerabilities

David Higares was on his fourth day without power in his Morada, California, home in San Joaquin County when he woke up to indoor temperatures barely above 50 degrees.

Los Angeles Times

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PG&E layoffs could worsen fire season

The layoffs spell danger for fire season

Salon

After being tested and singed by fire as California's governor, Newsom seeks another term

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Four years ago, Gavin Newsom delivered an election-night acceptance speech that promised to make California "a place of opportunity, safety and affordability for everyone," ending a gubernatorial campaign stuffed with audacious policy goals.

Los Angeles Times

California bill to accelerate undergrounding of power lines awaits governor's signature

A bill that supporters say will help reduce the incidence of deadly wildfires — especially in the Northern California service territory of Pacific Gas & Electric — by streamlining efforts to place power lines underground awaits the signature of Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Tribune News Service

The most delicious dessert places in Newcastle according to TripAdvisor

From Heaton's hidden gem creperie to a popular patisserie and a 130-year-old ice cream parlour, these venues have had the seal of approval from sweet-tooths

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For some Southern California Edison users, rates will be more costly than advertised

As electricity bills rise with the temperature, some Southern California Edison customers are getting an extra jolt starting this month — and it's one they didn't see coming.

Los Angeles Times

PG&E pledges net-zero emissions by 2040, will keep using gas

The nation's largest utility is pledging to take more carbon emissions out of the atmosphere than it emits by 2040

The Independent UK

North East deals of the week: key investments, contracts and acquisitions

Notable deals in the last week have involved Mark Toney's, Brewin Dolphin, Pretty Mama and iamproperty

Birmingham Post

Ice cream parlours around Newcastle to enjoy a sit-in treat

Hands up who wants an ice cream in this weather? Here are 15 family stop-offs where you can enjoy a cooling treat

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