PG&E to face manslaughter trial over deadly California fire . A judge in Shasta County ruled there was enough evidence for the country’s largest utility to face trial on 11 felony and ...

The settlement comes after PG&E faced 11 charges, including four felony counts of involuntary manslaughter and three felony counts of recklessly starting a fire, CNN previously reported.

PG&E - the state's biggest utility provider - has pleaded not guilty. The company is scheduled to appear at a hearing on 15 February when the judge is expected to set a trial date.

PG&E warns of potential power shutoffs in 15 counties due to wildfire risk. High winds, low humidity and dry fuel conditions prompt emergency response. Utility equipment tied to past fires ...

Recent history. The other side: PG&E has been heavily scrutinized in recent years for sparking several large wildfires, including some of the most destructive blazes in California's history.. The ...

That year, PG&E also pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter over its role in the 2018 Camp Fire, which killed 84 people.. In a statement, PG&E said the Energy Department’s loan guarantee ...