125,000 left without power in SF after massive PG&E outage
PG&E's outage map showed that more than 30% of its users in San Francisco were affected by the blackouts.
NTSB investigates gas line strike after explosion injures six near Hayward
Federal investigators are examining a gas line strike that led to a massive explosion in an Ashland neighborhood near Hayward.
California is about to cut power company profits to historic lows. Your bill will barely drop
PG&E in particular, has attracted the ire of California customers for its frequent rate hikes within the last year.
North Bay preps for atmospheric river
Wednesday was the calm before the storm in parts of the Bay Area, including at the Golden Gate Bridge, where by night, winds whipped in the air as the atmospheric river approached.
Metallic balloon causes East Bay power outage; storm also causes outages
A metallic balloon was to blame for a power outage in the East Bay Monday afternoon, not the rainstorm, officials with Pacific Gas and Electric say.
San Bruno continues to heal 15 years after deadly PG&E pipeline explosion
The city of San Bruno is marking a painful part of its past. 15 years ago, a ruptured Pacific Gas and Electric pipeline sparked a deadly explosion and fire that destroyed an entire neighborhood.
California may give up a lot of freedom to join western power grid
With just 10 days left until the end of the California legislative session, one bill caught our eye. It has to do with your electric bill and a possible return to the days of the California energy crisis 25 years ago.
PG&E bills expected to be lower in 2026, CEO says in earning call
The company reported on its finances for the second quarter of the year and said the utility is “on track to deliver solid financial results” in 2025.
PG&E hires second security guard for CEO
Pacific Gas & Electric has hired a second executive protection officer in three months to guard its CEO amid rising security concerns.
'Elevated to near-critical' fire threat for parts of East Bay
With the National Weather Service warning of an "elevated to near critical" fire weather threat through Saturday, residents in the East Bay are on high alert.
Most power restored after PG&E's first wildfire shutoffs of summer season
PG&E has restored power to most Bay Area customers after its first planned wildfire-season shutoffs.
PG&E shuts off power in these Bay Area cities
As the utility forewarned, Pacific Gas & Electric turned off power to a portion of customers, mostly in the East Bay, on Thursday in a preventive measure to reduce the risk of wildfires as high winds and dry conditions are expected through Saturday.
Residents in these Bay Area counties may see power shutoffs
Pacific Gas & Electric warned it could cut power in parts of the Bay Area as soon as Thursday due to elevated fire danger.
PG&E says power shutoffs likely for parts of Bay Area
Power shutoffs are likely for parts of the Bay Area in the coming days, according to Pacific Gas and Electric.
Can't pay your PG&E bill online? Utility experiencing technical problems with new portal
Having trouble paying your PG&E bill online? Your not the only one.
Bill to slash rooftop solar credits passes in State Assembly
The California State Assembly on Tuesday night passed a controversial energy bill that would break a promise to residents who have installed solar panels on their property.
About 50 birds have dropped dead in an East Bay neighborhood. Why electrocution is being ruled out
There are many unanswered questions following the discovery of about 50 dead birds in a residential neighborhood in the East Bay.
PG&E CEO talks rising customer bills, wildfires and why the utility is now at a 'turning point'
We asked, PG&E's CEO answered. In a one-on-one interview, KTVU reporter Tom Vacar asks the utility's chief executive the tough questions Bay Area residents are asking.
PG&E is proposing 8% rate hikes – but it's not what you think. Why bills are likely to 'remain flat'
PG&E's proposal was submitted Thursday to California's Public Utility Commission.
2-vehicle crash in San Jose, 1 collided into a home
Both police and the fire department are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in San Jose on Monday night.