Lead Stories:
- The state's largest utility company is now the most expensive. PG&E started charging 13% more for power on Monday. Customers will see that on their next bill, averaging an extra $33 a month. Click here to read more.
- The Sierra is getting its first significant snowfall of the winter season. Chain controls are in effect on several highways, including Interstate 80 between Truckee and the Highway 20 junction. Chains are also required on Highway 50, between Twin Bridges and Meyers. Click here to read more.
- New buildings in California may not need to stick with electric appliances. Berkeley became the first city in the nation to ban natural gas-powered stoves in 2019 in an effort to fight climate change. An appeals court struck that down last April and then refused to rehear the case Tuesday. Click here to read more.
- Organizations that want to legalize online gambling in California are launching a new initiative to get it on the ballot again. The Secretary of State's office has announced the initiative has been cleared to begin collecting petition signatures. Click here to read more.