PG&E walks back claim that S.F. Mayor Lurie meddled during blackouts to help daughter’s ‘Nutcracker’ show

PG&E’s CEO said in a public hearing Thursday that Mayor Daniel Lurie directed the utility to prioritize power to the San Francisco Opera House during a massive city blackout in December.

At the time, Lurie’s daughter was due to perform at the Opera House in “The Nutcracker,” according to a cast list, a connection first reported by the San Francisco Standard.

A company representative, though, walked back the claim Thursday evening and the mayor’s office denied the request was made…

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