Power restored for most PG&E customers after equipment failure
The "unplanned" outage was first reported around 2:30 p.m.
The "unplanned" outage was first reported around 2:30 p.m.
Power outage in San Francisco affects thousands
A power outage affecting thousands of customers is being reported by Pacific Gas and Electric in San Francisco on Thursday night.
A power outage affecting thousands of customers is being reported by Pacific Gas and Electric in San Francisco on Thursday night.
SF lawmaker pitches bill aimed at streamlining takeover of electrical grid
San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener is advancing a new bill aimed at allowing cities to break up from Pacific Gas & Electric. The senator said the new legislation would end PG&E's efforts to stall efforts to dump the utility company.
San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener is advancing a new bill aimed at allowing cities to break up from Pacific Gas & Electric. The senator said the new legislation would end PG&E's efforts to stall efforts to dump the utility company.
PG&E being sued by dozens of San Francisco businesses over power outages
Businesses in San Francisco's Sunset District say they're planning on filing a lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric following the power outages last month. Organizers of the suit say dozens of businesses have signed on so far.
Businesses in San Francisco's Sunset District say they're planning on filing a lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric following the power outages last month. Organizers of the suit say dozens of businesses have signed on so far.
NTSB timeline: Minutes leading up to Hayward house explosion
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary timeline on a gas pipe explosion and fire that destroyed homes in Hayward late last year. The disaster occurred after an asphalt crew struck an underground gas line, leading to a massive blast less than two hours later.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary timeline on a gas pipe explosion and fire that destroyed homes in Hayward late last year. The disaster occurred after an asphalt crew struck an underground gas line, leading to a massive blast less than two hours later.
Underground petroleum leak in Burlingame keeps roads closed
An ongoing underground gas leak is keeping roads closed at a busy intersection in Burlingame.
An ongoing underground gas leak is keeping roads closed at a busy intersection in Burlingame.
San Francisco PG&E customers express frustration
Pacific Gas & Electric customers in San Francisco had a chance to tell the power company about their ongoing frustration following the holiday power outage. Customers say they're still struggling through the claims process and were eager to meet with the power company to talk about their concerns.
Pacific Gas & Electric customers in San Francisco had a chance to tell the power company about their ongoing frustration following the holiday power outage. Customers say they're still struggling through the claims process and were eager to meet with the power company to talk about their concerns.
San Francisco supervisors call for hearing into PG&E's massive blackout
San Francisco supervisors are calling for a hearing by the board into the massive power outage in the city last month.
San Francisco supervisors are calling for a hearing by the board into the massive power outage in the city last month.
Power goes out once again in San Francisco's Richmond District as utility inspects equipment
Pacific Gas and Electric says 3,473 customers in San Francisco's Richmond District have had their power restored early Friday evening.
Pacific Gas and Electric says 3,473 customers in San Francisco's Richmond District have had their power restored early Friday evening.
Power restored after over 3,000 in SF left in the dark, PG&E reports
Over 3,600 San Franciscans are without power on New Year's Eve as PG&E investigates an unplanned outage.
Over 3,600 San Franciscans are without power on New Year's Eve as PG&E investigates an unplanned outage.
PG&E to lower electric, gas rates in the new year
The rate cuts are due to PG&E completing a number of "safety and reliability projects" for customers and lower greenhouse gas compliance costs.
The rate cuts are due to PG&E completing a number of "safety and reliability projects" for customers and lower greenhouse gas compliance costs.
SF residents, business owners say PG&E bill credits are 'not enough' after blackout
The power outage occurred Dec. 20 after a fire sparked that afternoon at a PG&E substation at 8th and Mission streets.
The power outage occurred Dec. 20 after a fire sparked that afternoon at a PG&E substation at 8th and Mission streets.
PG&E transformer fire prompts further power outages for thousands of SF residents
Around 11,000 PG&E customers in the Richmond, Golden Gate Park and Presidio areas were left without power,
Around 11,000 PG&E customers in the Richmond, Golden Gate Park and Presidio areas were left without power,
"It's so loud": Noisy PG&E generators causing new problems for SF residents
PG&E has installed massive generators in the Richmond to shore up the power supply, and neighbors say the noise is driving them crazy.
PG&E has installed massive generators in the Richmond to shore up the power supply, and neighbors say the noise is driving them crazy.
PG&E storm outages: Check to see if power is out in your area
Thousands of Pacific Gas & Electric customers across the Bay Area were without power Thursday morning as a powerful storm system battered the region.
Thousands of Pacific Gas & Electric customers across the Bay Area were without power Thursday morning as a powerful storm system battered the region.
PG&E Saratoga substation fire briefly knocks out power to thousands
A fire at a PG&E substation in Saratoga briefly cut power to nearly 17,000 customers Wednesday morning before being contained just before noon.
A fire at a PG&E substation in Saratoga briefly cut power to nearly 17,000 customers Wednesday morning before being contained just before noon.
Power fully restored in San Francisco after massive weekend outage: PG&E
PG&E on Tuesday said all power has been fully restored to San Francisco customers following a massive outage that drew international attention over the weekend.
PG&E on Tuesday said all power has been fully restored to San Francisco customers following a massive outage that drew international attention over the weekend.
Days-long outage hits elderly, low-income residents hardest in San Francisco
A widespread power outage in San Francisco has left many elderly and low-income residents without electricity for days. Nonprofits and city agencies are expanding food, charging, and emergency support services.
A widespread power outage in San Francisco has left many elderly and low-income residents without electricity for days. Nonprofits and city agencies are expanding food, charging, and emergency support services.
San Francisco power outage: What caused fire at PG&E substation?
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday voiced frustration with Pacific Gas and Electric after a massive power outage left about 130,000 customers without electricity over the weekend and the utility shifted its restoration timeline.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday voiced frustration with Pacific Gas and Electric after a massive power outage left about 130,000 customers without electricity over the weekend and the utility shifted its restoration timeline.