California Burning is a book that looks at the story of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), a legacy company that established California as a desirable home and economic powerhouse. The book details how the company's legacy fell apart due to criminal neglect of its infrastructure, which led to deadly wildfires in the state. Written by Wall Street Journal reporter and Pulitzer finalist Katherine Blunt, the book explores the evolution of PG&E's shareholder base and the forces that shaped the company's plight, including deregulation, market-gaming, an unyielding push for renewable energy, and a swift increase in wildfire risk throughout the West. The book also examines the accountability of regulators and lawmakers and serves as a cautionary tale for utilities across the nation, especially as climate change makes aging infrastructure more vulnerable.