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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

How to survive a PG&E power outage, millennial style

Alex Coba // November 12, 2019

So your house or apartment’s power got shut off because PG&E can't get their fecal-matter together. You’re sitting in the dark bored and annoyed and you are desperate for something to...

PG&E: the bane of California’s existence

Angel Ortega // November 5, 2019

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s advocation for public safety post-Camp Fire is a façade to avoid liability and accountability. The investor-owned utility company, which provides natural...

Calling PG&E. Photo credit: Daniel Wright

Phone scams in the Chico area

Daniel Wright // January 25, 2017

The Chico Police Department is warning residents of a phone scam reported by Pacific Gas and Electric customers. On Jan. 20, a PG&E investigator told Chico Police customers were receiving phone...

PG&E scams rise after election

Kaylie Lewis // December 6, 2016

Pacific Gas and Electric has warned customers that there would be an increase in scams following election season. The company decided to take action against the scams and started a new campaign called...

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