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The check is nice, but that's not what I need. I need a permanent home, a nice, safe place to live.

Bob Pellegrini, resident of San Bruno, Calif., whose home was destroyed during the PG&E fire — commenting on the company's pledge to send checks to those effected by the gas line explosion.

Bob Pellegrini, resident of San Bruno, Calif., whose home was destroyed during the PG&E fire — commenting on the company's pledge to send checks to those effected by the gas line explosion.

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.