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- Written by: Official Creditors Committee of PG&E
The Official Creditors Committee of PG&E welcomed the governor’s involvement in helping ensure PG&E resolves its bankruptcy case by June 30, 2020, the state-mandated deadline to access the state’s $21 billion wildfire fund under AB1054.
“We understand the challenge of balancing numerous competing interests in a case like this, and we welcome the governor’s involvement in helping facilitate a swift and fair resolution that treats all parties fairly. With wildfire season upon us and the new year swiftly approaching, we understand the urgency to ensure PG&E emerges from bankruptcy expeditiously and we appreciate the governor’s effort in bringing parties together to help resolve this matter,” the committee said in a written statement.
The Official Creditors Committee plays a vital role in supporting PG&E’s operations and underscored at the meeting the importance of reaching a swift and fair resolution for all stakeholders.
“We advocate for a pragmatic solution that fundamentally and responsibly revamps the way PG&E does business. A new, restructured PG&E must be operationally and financially stable, with sufficient access to capital, to preserve access to reliable and affordable energy, ensure safety and protect jobs. We seek a resolution that treats wildfire victims, ratepayers and creditors fairly and ensures future safe operations, and the delivery of reliable energy to Californians,” the committee’s statement read.
The Official Creditors Committee also emphasized that it is committed partners in creating a new, restructured and financially-viable utility, one that meets all Californians’ need for safe, reliable and affordable energy.
“The Official Creditors Committee looks forward to working with Gov. Newsom, Secretary Matasantos, the new court-appointed mediator, Judge Newsome, and all parties to reach a swift resolution, and identify solutions to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy to Californians. We are all in this together,” the committee said.
Tuesday’s meeting at the State Capitol comes just four days after Gov. Newsom announced that he would consider the extraordinarily step of a state takeover of the utility if PG&E is not prepared to reach a resolution by June 30, 2020.
Appointed by the U.S. Government, the Official Creditors Committee represents a broad constituency of individuals and businesses seeking a fair and successful resolution to the PG&E bankruptcy case.
The Official Creditors Committee represents tens of thousands of California union members and retirees, the nation’s largest producer of solar and wind energy, vital lenders and financial institutions, and innumerable small and medium sized businesses that supply critical services and materials to PG&E.
The Official Creditors Committee serves as a fiduciary, working to ensure that the interests of PG&E's creditors are heard. No one creditor, special interest or group takes priority. The group represents a critical constituency to both PG&E and the State of California, and are committed partners in the restructuring of PG&E.
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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
The workshop will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Register at www.wildlife.ca.gov/cannabispermitting.
"This online workshop allows cultivators to learn more about the regulatory requirements of commercial cannabis cultivation from a location of their choice," said Jennifer Nguyen, CDFW's acting Cannabis Program director. "There is no better time to understand more about state compliance, reducing environmental impacts and setting up your grow for success."
The free workshop is ideal for new and existing commercial cannabis cultivators. Those interested in attending can follow the link below and register.
The online workshop is limited to 200 participants so early registration is recommended.
CDFA's CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division will provide an overview of the licensing process for commercial cannabis farmers, including the required application attachments.
The State Water Resources Control Board will review the cultivation policy, water rights and water quality relative regulations, and other important information.
CDFW will cover Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements and how to limit environmental impacts.
Other participating cannabis regulatory agencies include the Department of Pesticide Regulation, the Franchise Tax Board and the Employment Development Department.
Questions can be submitted at the end of the final presentation.
All commercial size cannabis cultivators are encouraged to obtain required state licenses and county permits, as well as implement best management practices to reduce environmental impacts. Doing so can help cultivators avoid common pitfalls that may lead to enforcement actions.
To learn more about CDFW's role in cannabis cultivation, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/cannabis or email
To learn more about the SWRCB's Division of Water Quality's role in cannabis cultivation, please email
For more information about becoming a licensed cannabis farmer and for an overview of the California Cannabis Track-and-Trace System, please visit CDFA's CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing's website at http://CalCannabis.cdfa.ca.gov or call 1-833-CALGROW.
To report illegal cannabis cultivation and environmental crimes such as pollution, water diversions and poaching, please call the CalTIP hotline at 888-334-2258 or text information to "TIP411" (847411).
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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
The anticipated management response is a delay of the opening of the commercial Dungeness crab fishery in that area from Nov. 15 to Nov. 23, 2019.
Under the authority of section 8276.1(c)(1) of the Fish and Game Code, the Director may restrict take of commercial Dungeness crab if there is a significant risk of marine life entanglement due to fishing gear.
As required in Fish and Game Code, section 8276.1(c)(4), the Director is providing 48 hours' notice to the California Dungeness Crab Fishing Gear Working Group and other stakeholders.
"In making this determination, we considered the input of the Working Group and its advisors through a structured decision-making process in which diverse interests were represented including fishing, environmental and management agencies," said Director Bonham.
Before enacting the proposed management measure, Director Bonham will consider any recommendations or new information provided by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Anyone with recommendations and information related to this preliminary determination should submit it to
In addition to this preliminary determination of delay due to a significant risk of whale entanglements, additional delays are possible due to human health risks or poor crab quality.
Through the course of the crab season, CDFW will engage regularly with the Dungeness Crab Fishing Gear Working Group to review scientific information and monitor and adapt to the risk of whale entanglements.
Based on that process, CDFW could take future management actions. For more information related to the preliminary determination of delay please visit CDFW's Whale Safe Fisheries page.
For more information on Dungeness crab, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/crab.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
The Golden State is America’s No. 1 wine producer, making 81 percent of the wine in the United States, with more than 599,000 acres of winegrapes, with an estimated retail value of over $35 billion in total sales.
While the wine industry is thriving, its most important ingredient– the winegrape – is susceptible to a range of diseases that are deadly to the vines. One of the most pervasive is the aggressive Pierce’s Disease, carried between plants by an insect called the glassy-winged sharpshooter.
To ensure that California’s wine industry can continue to conduct research, inspect for and control Pierce’s Disease, Sen. McGuire’s SB 449 was signed into law by Gov. Newsom.
This critical legislation extends the state’s existing Pierce’s Disease Control Program and the Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Board from 2021 to 2026.
“Pierce’s Disease is spread by a nasty little bugger and once a vine is infected – the disease will block the water system of the vine, the fruit will shrivel, and ultimately the entire plant will die. There is still no known cure for the disease, which is why it is so important that we do everything we can at the state level to stop the spread of Pierce’s and continue to advance desperately needed research,” McGuire said. “SB 449 extends the existing Pierce’s Disease Control Program to 2026 which will help keep California’s multi-billion dollar wine industry thriving for decades to come. We are grateful to Governor Newsom for signing this important legislation.”
SB 449 was endorsed by California Association of Winegrape Growers, Family Winemakers of California and the Wine Institute.