Californians pay billions for power companies’ wildfire prevention efforts. Are they cost-effective?
From 2019 through 2023, the California Public Utilities Commission authorized the three largest utilities to collect $27 billion in wildfire prevention and insurance costs from ratepayers.
Tree smashes into woman's home as Sonoma County soaks up steady rain
Downed trees, flooded roadways, and power outages among problems triggered by storms in the North Bay
Atmospheric river to dump heavy rains on Santa Rosa, residents prepare
An atmospheric river storm is expected to arrive in the North Bay late Tuesday before spreading to the rest of the Bay Area later this week, likely bringing several inches of rain and wind gusts of up to 45-50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
PG&E sees unplanned power outages as Diablo Winds whip throughout the region
As strong gusts blast Northern California on Wednesday, PG&E is reporting outages to 7,500 Bay Area customers due to weather issues like downed wires, on top of more than 16,000 in the region already affected by planned public safety power shutoffs.
Power outage in Concord affected more than 4,000 PG&E customers
A power outage in Concord is affecting 4,221 Pacific Gas and Electric customers, according to the utility.
These 2 Northern California polling spots may be affected by PG&E power shutoff
Pacific Gas & Electric is notifying 15,000 customers in 17 counties that the utility may shut off their power on Tuesday, but officials also said that only two polling places are in the affected outage area.
Power shutoffs expected in Bay Area on Election Day
Six Bay Area counties are facing possible power shutoffs on Election Day and the following days, PG&E reported.
Clayton neighbor saves homecoming with battery power; neighbors frustrated with PG&E
Neighbors in Clayton are frustrated their power was shut off even though the winds have been surprisingly calm. Despite the darkened homes, one neighbor has a plan to save homecoming.
PG&E shuts off power to 16K customers because of fire risk
PG&E on Friday shut off power to roughly 16,000 customers because of the high fire risk, as they restored power to others who were no longer in the danger zone.
PG&E warns of possible Bay Area power shutoffs, Red Flag Warning in effect
Many Bay Area counties are under a PSPS warning through Saturday, aligning with the Red Flag Warning.
PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in the North Bay ahead of Red Flag Warning
The Bay Area will be under a Red Flag Warning starting at 11 p.m. Thursday, continuing through Saturday at 5 p.m. Tom Vacar reports on the fire danger and possible power shutoffs from Napa County.
Potential power shutoffs and when to expect them in the Bay Area
Starting Thursday evening, much of Pacific Gas & Electric's territory will be blasted by offshore wind that could ignite wildfires. But big as the area is, those forcibly shut off will be small.
PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs as Red Flag Warning goes into effect
Much of the Bay Area and central coast will be under the Red Flag Warning between Thursday and Saturday due to dry and windy weather conditions.
4 apartment buildings evacuated in San Francisco due to gas leak
According to San Francisco police, a private contractor hit a natural gas line, causing a leak in the area of 24th and Hampshire streets.
Bay Area heat wave: How high will energy bills spike from the record temperatures?
Air conditioners across the Bay Area have been blasting for days amid the record-breaking heat wave, and many residents can expect their next energy bill to reflect that. But just in time, a PG&E credit is on its way that will help offset soaring bills.
PG&E may shut off power in parts of Napa County amid Bay Area heat wave
As the Bay Area endures scorching temperatures this week, some PG&E customers may lose power due to public safety power shutoffs
Possible power shutoffs in these Bay Area counties
Several Bay Area counties are at an elevated risk of seeing potential public safety power shutoffs to help prevent wildfires, PG&E reported.
PG&E customers will receive a climate credit in October. Here's how much you'll save
Twice a year, PG&E offers all residential customers a "climate credit" on their bill. Here's what you can expect.
PG&E customers skeptical of optional third-party protection plan
Pacific Gas & Electric is notifying customers about an optional third-party service, drawing skepticism among them.
PG&E bills will go up by this much each month
Pacific Gas & Electric customers have witnessed their electric bills rise over the past year and will see additional costs after California regulators approved another rate hike.