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PG&E Asks California Regulators For Big Rate Hike To Reduce Wildfire Risk

KVCR | By Ken Vincent

Published December 18, 2018 at 10:14 AM PST

Pacific Gas & Eelectric customers in northern and central California could see their bills go up substantially if state regulators approve the utility's proposed rate hike. More from KVCR's Ken Vincent.

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Ken Vincent

Ken Vincent has retired. We appreciate the way he shared his expertise with many of our young interns and reporters over the nearly eight years he spent as KVCR's lead journalist and Morning Edition host. We wish him a happy and relaxing retirement as he spends more time in his garden and, as he mentioned, more time on the golf course. Thanks Ken!

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