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<p>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</p>

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<p align="center">Washington, D.C.&nbsp; 20549</p>

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<p align="center">FORM 8-K</p>

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<p align="center">CURRENT REPORT</p>

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<p align="center">Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934</p>

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<p align="center">Date of Report:&nbsp; December 28, 2001</p>

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 Commission<br />
 File<br />
 Number</p>
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<p>Exact Name of<br />
 Registrant<br />
 as specified in<br />
 its charter</p>
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 State or other<br />
 Jurisdiction of<br />
 Incorporation</p>
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 IRS Employer<br />
 &nbsp; Identification<br />
 Number</p>
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<p>_____________</p>
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<p>1-12609</p>

<p>1-2348</p>
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<p>PG&amp;E Corporation</p>

<p>Pacific Gas and<br />
 Electric Company</p>
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<p>California</p>

<p>California</p>
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<p>94-3234914</p>

<p>94-0742640</p>

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<p>Pacific Gas and Electric Company<br />
 77 Beale Street, P. O. Box 770000<br />
 San Francisco, California&nbsp;&nbsp;94177</p>
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<p>PG&amp;E Corporation<br />
 One Market, Spear Tower, Suite 2400<br />
 San Francisco, California&nbsp;&nbsp;94105</p>
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<p align="center">(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip
Code)</p>

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<p align="center">Pacific Gas and Electric Company<br />
 (415) 973-7000</p>
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<p align="center">PG&amp;E Corporation<br />
 (415) 267-7000</p>
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<p align="center">(Registrant's telephone number, including area
code)</p>

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<p>Item 5. Other Events</p>

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<p>Pacific Gas and Electric Company Bankruptcy</p>

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<p>On December 28, 2001, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
(Utility), a subsidiary of PG&amp;E Corporation, filed its monthly
operating report for the month ended November 30, 2001, with the
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California. The
Utility's monthly operating report includes an unaudited income
statement for the month and an unaudited balance sheet dated as of
the end of the month. These unaudited financial statements are
attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. Although not included in
Exhibit 99.1, the monthly operating report also includes a
statement of receipts and disbursements, as well as other
information. The preliminary financial statements were prepared
using certain assumptions and estimates that are subject to
revision. Any adjustments for these estimates (based upon changes
in facts and circumstances, further analysis, and other factors)
will be reflected in the financial statements in the period during
which such adjustments are made. These adjustments could have a
material impact on reported results in the future.</p>

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<p>Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information,
and Exhibits</p>

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<p>Exhibit 99.1 - Pacific Gas and Electric Company Income Statement
for the month ended November 30, 2001, and Balance Sheet dated
November 30, 2001.</p>

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SIGNATURE</p>

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<p>Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on
their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.</p>

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<p>PG&amp;E CORPORATION<br />
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<p>By: LINDA Y.H. CHENG</p>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;________________________________________</p>
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<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LINDA Y.H. CHENG</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate Secretary</p>

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<p>PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY<br />
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<p>By:&nbsp;&nbsp;DINYAR B. MISTRY</p>
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<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DINYAR B. MISTRY<br />
 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vice President and Controller</p>
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<p>Dated:&nbsp; December 28, 2001</p>

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report:  December 28, 2001
Commission
File
Number
Exact Name of
Registrant
as specified in
its charter
State or other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation
IRS Employer
Identification
Number
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
1-12609
1-2348
PG&E Corporation
Pacific Gas and
Electric Company
California
California
94-3234914
94-0742640
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
77 Beale Street, P. O. Box 770000
San Francisco, California  94177
PG&E Corporation
One Market, Spear Tower, Suite 2400
San Francisco, California  94105
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip
Code)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
(415) 973-7000
PG&E Corporation
(415) 267-7000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area
code)
Item 5. Other Events
Pacific Gas and Electric Company Bankruptcy
On December 28, 2001, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
(Utility), a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation, filed its monthly
operating report for the month ended November 30, 2001, with the
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California. The
Utility's monthly operating report includes an unaudited income
statement for the month and an unaudited balance sheet dated as of
the end of the month. These unaudited financial statements are
attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. Although not included in
Exhibit 99.1, the monthly operating report also includes a
statement of receipts and disbursements, as well as other
information. The preliminary financial statements were prepared
using certain assumptions and estimates that are subject to
revision. Any adjustments for these estimates (based upon changes
in facts and circumstances, further analysis, and other factors)
will be reflected in the financial statements in the period during
which such adjustments are made. These adjustments could have a
material impact on reported results in the future.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information,
and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 - Pacific Gas and Electric Company Income Statement
for the month ended November 30, 2001, and Balance Sheet dated
November 30, 2001.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on
their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
PG&E CORPORATION
By: LINDA Y.H. CHENG
________________________________________
LINDA Y.H. CHENG
Corporate Secretary
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
By:  DINYAR B. MISTRY
________________________________________
DINYAR B. MISTRY
Vice President and Controller
Dated:  December 28, 2001