Governor Newsom threatens PG&E takeover if no plan is made

By ADAM BEAM
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s governor on Friday threatened a takeover of the troubled utility blamed for sparking deadly wildfires across the state with its outdated equipment unless it can emerge from bankruptcy ahead of next year’s wildfire season with a plan focused on safety.
Gov. Gavin Newsom called all sides to a meeting early next week, saying he would personally try to mediate a solution involving Pacific Gas & Electric.
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