Fire victims unhappy with PG&E’s reorganization scheme urged U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali to reject it during the second day of arguments.

The CPUC unanimously approved PG&E’s reorganization plan but warned it will be able to end the utility’s monopoly should it fail to ensure public safety.

PG&E’s CFO took to the virtual stand in bankruptcy court to face questions about the “feasibility” and “fairness” of the utility’s reorganization plan.

A three-day trial that could conclude the bankruptcy of PG&E began via videoconference, with Judge Dennis Montali presiding from his home.

The California PUC approved a settlement with PG&E that imposes penalties of more than $1.9 billion for safety and maintenance lapses that led to wildfires.

A California PUC proposal would speed the interconnection of microgrids to utility distribution systems in anticipation of the state’s upcoming fire season.

The judge in charge of PG&E’s criminal probation imposed new conditions requiring the utility to do better to avoid starting wildfires.

The judge overseeing PG&E’s bankruptcy rebuffed the utility’s request to quickly approve agreements signed between it, fire victims and government agencies.

PG&E Corp. CEO Bill Johnson announced he would retire at the end of June, by which time the utility is hoping to exit bankruptcy.

The California PUC approved Southern California Edison to install 600 miles of covered conductor to prevent its higher-voltage lines from starting wildfires.