Eric Westervelt
Stories
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Business
California Power Provider PG&E Files For Bankruptcy In Wake Of Fire Lawsuits
The utility is facing billions of dollars in legal liability for fires caused by its equipment. PG&E filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which would let it restructure its debts.
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National
From A Cell To A Home: Ex-Inmates Find Stability With Innovative Program
A novel housing program in California links people recently released from long-term prison sentences with hosts willing to rent space in their homes.
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National
Facing Potential Liabilities From Wildfires, California's PG&E To File For Bankruptcy
California's largest utility plans to file for bankruptcy, facing potential liabilities of $30 billion from 2018 wildfires. What will this mean for shareholders, victims and 5.5 million customers?
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Environment
Housing Crisis Concerns Grow As Camp Fire Continues To Burn
Butte County is among the poorest in California. Residents whose homes were destroyed are now in a tough spot as the county doesn't have enough existing housing for the thousands who are displaced.
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Environment
Paradise Fire Leaves Most Residence Homeless
Most of the town of Paradise is now homeless. What happens to the town and what happens to the 27,000 without homes in northern California?
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Environment
Newsbrief: Calif. Wildfires, Brexit And Chinese Muslim Repression
The death toll climbs to 48 in Calif. wildfires. British Prime Minister Theresa May presents a Brexit plan to her cabinet today. And a look at China's growing repression of mostly Muslim minorities.
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National
Camp Fire Becomes Deadliest Wildfire In California's History
The remains of at least 42 people have been located in charred areas of the wildfire still burning in northern California outside of the city of Chico. More than 200 people are reported missing.
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National
Is There A Cure For Hate?
After the Pittsburgh mass-killing, many are wondering how to turn hate-filled extremists away from violence and hate. But, there is very little research, and even less funding, to make that happen.
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National
Synagogue Shooting Follows Rise In Anti-Semitic Incidents, ADL Says
The killings at a synagogue in Pittsburgh come amid what the Anti-Defamation League says is a record rise in anti-semitic attacks and online harassment.