Across California, people are falling behind on their gas and electric bills. And last year, the numbers of shut-offs sky-rocketed, especially in Pacific Gas and Electric’s service area.
Is it the result of the recession? Or are utility companies at fault for these shut-offs, too? Are utilities basic rights that all should access equally regardless of income? Or are they a privilege that maybe we take too much for granted? KALW's Rina Palta reports.
