SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: April 6, 2001 Pacific Gas and Electric Company ----------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) California 1-2348 94-0742640 --------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) Pacific Gas and Electric Company 77 Beale Street, P.O. Box 770000 San Francisco, California 94177 -------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (415) 973-7000 --------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 3 is amended to add the case number, as set forth below. Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership. On April 6, 2001, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (Utility), the California subsidiary of PG&E Corporation, filed a voluntary petition for relief under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 01-30923-M. Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, the Utility retains control of its assets and is authorized to operate its business as a debtor in possession while being subject to the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY By: DINYAR B. MISTRY ----------------------------- DINYAR B. MISTRY Vice President and Controller Dated: April 6, 2001