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PG&E monthly bills may outpace inflation for next few years: state report
![PG&E monthly electric bills are expected to outpace inflation for the next few years, an official state regulatory report predicts. PG&E monthly electric bills are expected to outpace inflation for the next few years, an official state regulatory report predicts.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SJM-L-WILLOWFIRE-0619-2.jpg?w=525)
PG&E monthly electric bills are expected to outpace inflation for the next few years, an official state regulatory report predicts.
![An excessive heat warning and advisory for areas of the region remained in effect Tuesday. An excessive heat warning and advisory for areas of the region remained in effect Tuesday.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EBT-L-CLOHOT-0723-01.jpg?w=132)
Sizzling hot month to reach Bay Area crescendo before long-term relief settles into weather pattern
An excessive heat warning and advisory for areas of the region remained in effect Tuesday.
![The announcement that Vice President Kamala Harris will seek the Democratic nomination for president is inspiring a wave of false claims about her eligibility and her background. The announcement that Vice President Kamala Harris will seek the Democratic nomination for president is inspiring a wave of false claims about her eligibility and her background.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Election_2024_Democrats_51660_ba7d49.jpg?w=132)
A look at false claims around Kamala Harris and her campaign for the White House
The announcement that Vice President Kamala Harris will seek the Democratic nomination for president is...
![Genetic research can reveal the killing patterns of mountain lions and coyotes, protecting domestic animals. Genetic research can reveal the killing patterns of mountain lions and coyotes, protecting domestic animals.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-SALIVA-07XX-3.jpg?w=132)
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Wildlife sleuths use DNA to understand deadly attacks in Santa Cruz Mountains
Genetic research can reveal the killing patterns of mountain lions and coyotes, protecting domestic animals.
![Santa Clara Valley Water District studying San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View as possible locations Santa Clara Valley Water District studying San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View as possible locations](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sjm-l-desal-0130-1.jpg?w=140)
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Desalination plant proposed for San Francisco Bay
Santa Clara Valley Water District studying San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View as possible locations
![Kelley Austin Guest, 76, was last seen on July 14 in the city, San Francisco police reported. Kelley Austin Guest, 76, was last seen on July 14 in the city, San Francisco police reported.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MIJ-L-COMMCSD-04XX-01.jpg?w=123)
Bay Area man found dead in Marin Headlands
Kelley Austin Guest, 76, was last seen on July 14 in the city, San Francisco...
![Snell limited the Dodgers to 2 runs over 6 innings but the Giants went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position. Snell limited the Dodgers to 2 runs over 6 innings but the Giants went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BNG-2163121205_200345896.jpg?w=124)
Lacking timely hits, SF Giants waste Blake Snell’s effort in loss to Dodgers
Snell limited the Dodgers to 2 runs over 6 innings but the Giants went 0-for-7...
![Robbie Ray, the 32-year-old former Cy Young winner, will make his Giants debut Wednesday against the Dodgers. Robbie Ray, the 32-year-old former Cy Young winner, will make his Giants debut Wednesday against the Dodgers.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BNG-L-GIANTS-0219-32.jpg?w=133)
Robbie Ray ‘rearing to go’ ahead of SF Giants debut this week
Robbie Ray, the 32-year-old former Cy Young winner, will make his Giants debut Wednesday against...
![In reacting to Biden's withdrawal Sunday, Newsom left a curious gap of time before endorsing Harris, enough room for speculation there might be other ambitions afoot. In reacting to Biden's withdrawal Sunday, Newsom left a curious gap of time before endorsing Harris, enough room for speculation there might be other ambitions afoot.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SJM-L-NEWSOMXI-1026-01.jpg?w=132)
What happened to Newsom’s quiet quest for the presidency?
In reacting to Biden's withdrawal Sunday, Newsom left a curious gap of time before endorsing...
![Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, a slew of Democratic leaders threw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, a slew of Democratic leaders threw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/US-NEWS-HARRIS-PELOSI-GET.jpg?w=132)
Nancy Pelosi endorses Kamal Harris, who gains quick support among leading Democrats
Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, a slew of...
![Making Brandin Podziemski untouchable is unserious stuff. Making Brandin Podziemski untouchable is unserious stuff.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BNG-L-WARRIORS-0224-17.jpg?w=132)
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Kurtenbach: The Warriors look poised to make the two-timelines mistake again
Making Brandin Podziemski untouchable is unserious stuff.