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CBS News
5 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Safeway workers in Northern, Central California set Friday night deadline to avoid strike
Thousands of Safeway employees throughout Northern and Central California may soon go on strike, warning they could walk off the job as soon as this weekend. The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 8, Local 5 and Local 648 have issued a deadline of midnight on Friday, July 25 for a new contract. Workers are seeking higher wages and improved benefits. Both sides, along with a federal mediator, met for bargaining last week but no deal was reached. The unions are accusing Albertsons, which owns Safeway, of stalling negotiations. "The company has rejected several proposals—offering neither a rationale nor a counteroffer and has yet to offer a comprehensive wage proposal," UFCW 8 said in a statement. "We have been bargaining for months, our members have voted nearly unanimously to authorize a strike, and we're done waiting." Bargaining sessions are set to take place on Thursday. A spokesperson for Safeway said in a statement to CBS News Bay Area, which read in part, "We have scheduled bargaining sessions this week and continue to work with a federal mediator. While we are disappointed that the Unions have indicated the possibility of a strike at some of our stores, we fully respect our associates' right to engage in collective bargaining." "We are hopeful a resolution will be reached soon, as we have in other parts of the country through successful collaboration with our union partners to secure agreements that recognize and reward our dedicated associates while supporting the company's ongoing growth," the spokesperson added.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Homeowner confused by 'surprise' energy bill after installing solar panels: 'This is the payback I get?'
Homeowner confused by 'surprise' energy bill after installing solar panels: 'This is the payback I get?' A confused homeowner whose electricity payments hadn't dropped as much as expected after they installed solar panels was shocked to discover a massive negative balance on their energy bill. They turned to Reddit to ask whether they were right in assuming that their power company had essentially refunded the built-up value of their solar contribution all at once. "I just installed solar last September and have noticed my PGE bill hasn't adjusted much due to the electricity I have been generating," the homeowner posted to r/solar. "However, logging into PGE today I see a negative balance. Did they finally catch up and this is the payback I get?" Along with their post, the OP shared an image showing a negative balance of nearly $1,400. PG&E, or Pacific Gas and Electric Co., is the electricity and natural gas provider for large parts of Northern and Central California. The homeowner's situation illustrated that, while installing solar panels can drop your energy bill to nearly (or even below) zero, understanding how it works in your area can sometimes get complicated. EnergySage offers free tools to help simplify the process, from comparing quotes among vetted local installers to taking maximum advantage of incentives and rebates. In the comments, Redditors agreed that the OP had received their entire solar payout in one lump sum. "New solar installs in PGE areas are on TOU plans with yearly true-up," one person explained. "The balance on your bill looks like they finally caught up on your billing and you'd been overpaying. Since you've got such a big balance, I'd call them and ask for them to refund your money." Whatever the reason, the OP was pleased with the outcome. "Regardless, it was a nice surprise this morning!" they said. What's the biggest concern you'd have about getting solar panels? The cost The efficiency How they look No concerns here! Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. With electricity production accounting for one-third of all planet-heating pollution generated in the United States, installing solar panels is a great way to help your wallet and the environment. Plus, installing solar panels in conjunction with a home battery system can make your home more resilient in the event of a power outage. EnergySage offers a free, easy-to-use mapping tool that makes it simple to see what the average solar installation costs in your state and what incentives are available in your area. The 30% federal tax credit on residential solar installations ends Dec. 31, so if you've been thinking about installing solar panels, the time to act is now. Join our free newsletter for easy tips to save more and waste less, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Solve the daily Crossword
Bloomberg
07-07-2025
- Climate
- Bloomberg
California Firefighters Contain 40% of Biggest Fire of Year
California firefighters made progress in containing a wildfire that exploded over the holiday weekend to become the state's largest of the year. The Madre Fire was 40% contained after burning through 80,480 acres of a wilderness area in central California, according to a spokesperson for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire. The blaze destroyed one structure, injured a firefighter and prompted evacuation orders and warnings for small communities in San Luis Obispo County.
Associated Press
24-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
unWired Broadband to Bring NextGen Fiber Internet to Wasco, CA
WASCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 24, 2025-- unWired Broadband, a premier high-speed Internet provider in California, is proud to announce the launch of construction on its cutting-edge NextGen Fiber Internet network in Wasco, CA. This $10 million investment will deliver Internet speeds up to 5 Gbps to the entire City of Wasco, totaling nearly 6,000 addresses. Installations will begin in select neighborhoods in July 2025, with construction slated to be fully complete in February 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: NextGen Fiber Internet is coming soon to Wasco, CA. Based in Fresno, unWired has been bridging the digital divide across Central and Northern California since 2003. Its extensive fixed wireless Internet network boasts over 200 towers across 17 counties, including one tower already serving Wasco. They have fully deployed their NextGen Fiber Network in Coalinga, serving over 1,000 customers. Construction is also underway in Parlier and Gustine, with additional fiber projects planned in the near future. unWired is known throughout the region for its reliable service and strong community focus. Named Best Internet Service Provider by the Fresno Bee for four consecutive years, unWired has a proven track record of excellence. The company was also recognized for Best Customer Service in 2024 & 2025. Soon, Wasco residents and businesses will have access to NextGen Fiber's symmetrical speeds, no data caps, and exceptional support from a local team that understands their needs. For commercial customers and multi-family properties, unWired's enterprise fiber specialists will provide customized solutions tailored to unique connectivity requirements. 'Bringing fiber Internet to Wasco is more than just expanding our network. It's about investing in a community that deserves better connectivity,' said Matt Murphy, CEO of unWired Broadband. 'We've seen incredible results from our rollouts in Coalinga and beyond, and Wasco is next in line to experience cutting-edge fiber Internet.' To celebrate this milestone, unWired Broadband will host a groundbreaking event in Wasco at a later date. Media details will be shared soon. For more information about the project, visit About unWired Broadband unWired Broadband is Central and Northern California's premier hybrid Internet provider, delivering cutting-edge fiber Internet alongside its expansive fixed wireless network of over 200 towers. Since 2003, unWired has connected communities often overlooked by traditional cable and fiber providers. With the launch of its fiber Internet service, unWired is bringing unmatched speed and reliability to more homes and businesses. Their growing suite of services also includes redundancy solutions and a secure data center, ensuring dependable connectivity across the region. View source version on CONTACT: CONTACT INFORMATION: Cherish Stockdale [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY INTERNET TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOURCE: unWired Broadband Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/24/2025 11:37 AM/DISC: 06/24/2025 11:36 AM
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PG&E Corporation (PCG) is Among the Energy Stocks Losing This Week
The share price of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) fell by 8.38% between June 10 and June 17, 2025, putting it among the Energy Stocks that Lost the Most This Week. Brightly-lit nighttime view of an electricity power grid with distribution lines and transmission substations. PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) provides natural gas and electric service to approximately 16 million people throughout a 70,000-square-mile service area in northern and central California. PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) continues to plunge and reached a new 2-year low this week following the backlash of the company's role in past wildfire incidents, and a proposed California legislation that would overhaul utility regulation and financing in the state. The legislation calls for the creation of a new regulatory authority and excludes utility shareholders from earning profits from as much as $15 billion in capital spending on fire mitigation and infrastructure. Moreover, it seems to include provisions for improving the Golden State's utility wildfire insurance fund, requiring ongoing contributions from utilities. While we acknowledge the potential of PCG as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now and Disclosure: None.
