PG&E slows underground power line plan aimed at avoiding wildfire risk

By Laila Kearney NEW YORK, Feb 23 (Reuters) — California electric utility and natural gas provider PG&E Corp has scaled back plans to install power lines underground through 2026, a move that is aimed at avoiding wildfire risks in the western United States, the company said on Thursday. Oakland-based PG&E is set to bury 2,275…

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Lakers PG Russell Westbrook clears COVID-19 protocols

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook cleared COVID-19 protocols and is available to play on Friday night against the host Minnesota Timberwolves, the team announced. ESPN reported that Westbrook flew from Dallas to Minneapolis after being cleared.The Lakers played the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night and Westbrook was placed in the protocol following the…

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PG&E officials reach $117 mln settlement over California wildfires

By Jonathan Stempel Sept 29 (Reuters) — A $117 million settlement has been reached with former PG&E Corp executives and directors who were accused in a lawsuit of lax oversight of the utility’s safety measures prior to the 2017 North Bay and 2018 Camp fires, two of California’s most destructive wildfires. The settlement was announced…

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AT&T, Walmart rise; PG&E, Catalent fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: AT&T Inc., rose 57 cents to $26.21. The telecommunications company gave investors an encouraging update on fourth-quarter subscriber results. Beyond Meat Inc., fell $3.13 to $58.49. The meat substitute maker fell along with the broader market, despite announcing a partnership with…

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