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Sep. 18, 2019

Judge appears satisfied with PG&E’s wildfire preparations

Despite the revelation in response to a report that its vegetation management program is running behind, U.S. District Judge William Alsup appeared satisfied with PG&E's progress to prepare itself for the upcoming wildfire season.

Judge appears satisfied with PG&E’s wildfire preparations
U.S. District Judge William Alsup

SAN FRANCISCO -- There was "at least one instance" when a Pacific Gas and Electric Co. contractor responsible for trimming and cutting trees falsified records, the utility's attorney told the federal judge handling its criminal probation Tuesday.

Despite the revelation in response to a report that its vegetation management program is running behind, U.S. District Judge W...