Homeless laws in California and Bay Area explained
In California, there are hundreds of “anti-homeless” laws. Although there is nothing that specifically bans or restricts homelessness, cities in the Golden State have created nearly a thousand codes and ordinances that experts and homeless advocates argue disproportionately affect unsheltered people.
Uber laying off 350 employees
San Francisco-based Uber announced on Monday they plan on laying off 350 employees.
Gov. Newsom demands PG&E compensate customers impacted by power shutoff
Governor Newsom is demanding that PG&E be held accountable for the power shutoffs that left two million Californians without electricity last week.
Plan in place to ensure power outage never closes Caldecott Tunnel
Last week when Caltrans announced that the Caldecott Tunnel might be closed for the Public Safety Power Shutoff, commuters were shocked and angered.
California regulator sanctions PG&E over power outages
California's utility regulator is issuing a series of sanctions against Pacific Gas and Electric for what it calls "failures in execution" during the largest planned power shut-off in state history to avoid wildfires
PG&E says all power restored to Northern California following 'Public Safety Power Shutoff'
The company announced on Twitter Saturday night that all of the estimated 738,000 customers have their power back.
Planned power outages by San Francisco utility company resolved by 6pm Saturday
The CEO of Pacific Gas and Electric Company says the outages worked as intended.
What's in store for PG&E as it faces bankruptcy, wildfire risk and power outages
San Francisco Chronicle Energy Reporter J.D. Morris speaks on Mornings on 2 about the issues facing the state's largest utility after a widespread public safety power shutoff.
PG&E shutdown idles wine crush, wineries trying to catch up
Crush pads across wine country have been humming since August, with grapes moving from field to fermenting and eventually to barrels and bottles, but Wednesday after midnight, that stopped.
Outages cause problems for wineries
Some of the last remaining areas to have power restored were farmland, including Sonoma and Napa County vineyards. Debora Villalon reports.
PG&E CEO defends power shutdown, promises customer service improvements
At a news conference Friday evening, Johnson showed photos where inspectors found the high winds had blown tree branches into power lines at 31 locations: 21 spots in the East Bay and South Bay, 4 in the North Bay, and 6 in the Sierra foothills.
San Francisco utility defends decision to shut power, promises customer service improvements
At a news conference Friday evening, Johnson showed photos where inspectors found the high winds had blown tree branches into power lines at 31 locations. 21 spots in the East Bay and South Bay, 4 in the North Bay, and 6 in the Sierra foothills.
Power back on all across the Bay Area
As of 7 a.m. Saturday, power was up and running for 98 percent of Santa Cruz County customers affected by this week's shutoff.
PG&E restores 99% of Bay Area customers who lost power due to shutdown
As of 8:30 p.m., 97% of customers have been restored system-wide, according to PG&E.
Oakland man in critical condition after being struck by hit-and-run driver
Police said a preliminary investigation indicates the man was walking in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him and fled the scene.
Adding up the losses: effects of PG&E shutoff on East Bay businesses
At Montclair Florist, the outage led to spoiled product and no phone or online orders, the bulk of the business.
Some East Bay businesses reopen following power shutdown
Frustrations continued Friday as business owners and customers alike discover if their power is back. Greg Liggins reports.
PG&E: Power restored to 74 percent of customers in impacted areas
By Friday morning, Alameda County was 78 percent restored and Contra Costa County was 85 percent restored. Santa Clara County was 88 percent restored.
200K without power as PG&E continues restoration efforts
PG&E continued it's ongoing effort to restore power to all customers impacted by the unprecedented blackout.
Man on oxygen dies minutes after PG&E cuts off power, fire officials say
Northern California fire officials say a man dependent on oxygen died about 12 minutes after Pacific Gas and Electric shut down power to the area as part of a massive effort to prevent fire.