California PG&E sentenced to maximum $4M penalty in Camp Fire By Julia Cheever | Bay City News | June 19, 2020 PG&E engaged in "a callous disregard for the safety and property of the citizens of Butte County," says Judge Michael Deems.
California PG&E to plead guilty Tuesday to 84 involuntary manslaughter counts in Camp Fire case By Julia Cheever | Bay City News | June 16, 2020 Under a plea agreement announced in March, the utility will pay the maximum possible penalty of about $4 million.
City Video: Fire Chief asks residents to prepare for fire season By Bret Black, Piedmont Fire Chief | June 9, 2020 Removing dead and dying plants, shrubs, trees and grass will help defend your home from wildfires.
city Piedmont firefighters first to arrive at Glenview fire on Park Blvd. By Damin Esper | June 8, 2020 Two workers rescued from roof of building that houses the Banana Blossom restaurant during midday blaze.
Bay Area Piedmont Fire Chief warns of strong winds and warm temperatures later this week By Exedra Staff | June 1, 2020 Piedmont residents are reminded these are prime conditions for potential wildfires.
California PG&E pleads guilty to 84 counts of manslaughter related to Camp Fire, will pay $4M By Bay City News | March 23, 2020 The $4M includes payment for all claims from individuals impacted by the Camp Fire and reimbursement for claims by Butte County agencies.
California To help Californians endure fire-related power cutoffs, state ponders new rules for utilities By Julie Cart | CALmatters | March 9, 2020 Real-time outage updates, improved notification procedures and providing community centers for those seeking refuge may be required of utilities.
City City updates fire and building codes to reflect new climate realities By Sam Richards | March 3, 2020 All of Piedmont is now designated a "wildland-urban" interface zone, a change that could impact insurance premiums.
Featured in Category Pushed in and fired-up! Piedmont’s new fire truck arrives by way of an old tradition By Sam Richards | Photos by Julie Reichle | February 17, 2020 The “push in” recalls the days of horse-pulled steam engines getting backed into station houses -- and is now the way to welcome a new truck to the fleet.
Bay Area UPDATE: Containment of Kincade Fire increased to 84 percent By Kathleen Kirkwood, Dan McMenamin, James Lanaras, Keith Burbank | Bay City News | November 5, 2019 With 77,758 acres burned, 374 structures destroyed Cal Fire estimates the fire will be fully contained by Nov 7.