Under a deal struck with state regulators, PG&E would pay $22 million in penalties for the Mosquito Fire in Placer County, without admitting any liability.
Jaxon Van Derbeken is an Investigative Reporter at NBC Bay Area. He focuses on public safety and critical local infrastructure, covering significant topics such as Millennium Tower, PG&E, and the Bay Bridge, while also delving into themes of security, law enforcement, and regional interest. His work has been featured in Telemundo Fresno, NBC Connecticut, San José Spotlight, NBC Los Angeles, and NBC News.