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Archives for June 2019
Gavin Newsom unveils $24 billion plan to tackle wildfires, PG&E bankruptcy (via Sacramento Bee)
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed creating a $21 billion fund to pay for future wildfire costs Friday, with…→
IBEW 1245 Joins Action for Wildfire Resiliency Coalition to Urge Governor and State Legislature to Address Wildfires Ahead of Legislative Recess
Members of the broad and diverse Action for Wildfire Resiliency coalition sent a letter urging Gover…→
“Warrior to Workplace” – IBEW 1245 member launches PTSD awareness program at PG&E
When Marine Corps veteran and 22-year IBEW 1245 member Kenny Meyer returned to his job at PG&E i…→
After safety check, PG&E replacing Marin County power towers, shutting down Camp Fire line (via SF Chronicle)
PG&E is placing extra focus on its electric-equipment inspections after two years of devastating…→
Job Opportunity: Facilities Electrician, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
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PG&E agrees to $1 billion settlement with local governments over fire damages (via Chico Enterprise-Record)
The proposal, negotiated with the help of a mediator, includes $270 million for the town of Paradise…→
Meet Bobo- The Greatest Lineman That Never Was
In 1956, when Vicente “Bobo” Piuela was nine years old, he had his first exposure to utility lin…→
Local 1245 Propels Republican Brian Dahle to Victory in State Senate Special Election
As a member of the California State Assembly, Republican Brian Dahle raised more than a few eyebrows…→
What’s the California Legislature doing about wildfires? Not much yet (via Sacramento Bee)
Midway through 2019, California lacks a comprehensive plan to deal with the growing threat.…→