PG&E power shutoffs enter day 2, early restoration possible for some Bay Area customers
The Bay Area PG&E customers affected by the public safety power shutoffs could have power restored sooner than expected.
The Bay Area PG&E customers affected by the public safety power shutoffs could have power restored sooner than expected.
PG&E power shutoffs could impact more than 11,000 Bay Area customers
PG&E has begun shutting off power to customers in the Bay Area as a preemptive measure to combat a fire weather system that has moved into the area.
PG&E has begun shutting off power to customers in the Bay Area as a preemptive measure to combat a fire weather system that has moved into the area.
PG&E plans power outages for Bay Area, Northern California
The power is expected to be cut to about 11,000 PG&E customers in the Bay Area and as many as 70,000 across Northern California from Oct. 15 to Oct. 17 because of dry, windy conditions. The utility says the outage is a safety precaution to prevent the risk of wildfire.
The power is expected to be cut to about 11,000 PG&E customers in the Bay Area and as many as 70,000 across Northern California from Oct. 15 to Oct. 17 because of dry, windy conditions. The utility says the outage is a safety precaution to prevent the risk of wildfire.
PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs across Bay Area counties
Pacific Gas and Electric could shut off power in parts of the Bay Area over the next several days due to forecast offshore winds and warm, dry conditions.
Pacific Gas and Electric could shut off power in parts of the Bay Area over the next several days due to forecast offshore winds and warm, dry conditions.
PG&E to defer $2B in capital investments after wildfire reforms collapse
Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced plans on Wednesday to postpone roughly $2 billion in capital investments next year to bolster its finances, aiming to "reinvent" itself and improve its financial outlook.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced plans on Wednesday to postpone roughly $2 billion in capital investments next year to bolster its finances, aiming to "reinvent" itself and improve its financial outlook.
California Energy Commission passes new tire efficiency rules to boost fuel economy
Industry leaders warn the rules will phase out about 70% of current tires, significantly raising upfront costs for drivers. Regulators say fuel and electricty savings will offset higher purchase prices.
Industry leaders warn the rules will phase out about 70% of current tires, significantly raising upfront costs for drivers. Regulators say fuel and electricty savings will offset higher purchase prices.
PG&E mistakenly notified 120K customers of SF power outage
Thousands remain without power as of Saturday afternoon around Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
Thousands remain without power as of Saturday afternoon around Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in these Bay Area counties
Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers that it may shut off power in parts of several Bay Area counties amid hot, dry, and windy weather.
Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers that it may shut off power in parts of several Bay Area counties amid hot, dry, and windy weather.
Fake PG&E scam losses on track to outpace 2025
As of July, Pacific Gas and Electric customers have lost a combined total of over $211,000 to scammers impersonating the company, more money than this time last year.
As of July, Pacific Gas and Electric customers have lost a combined total of over $211,000 to scammers impersonating the company, more money than this time last year.
Bay Area's 1st red flag warning since 2024 goes into effect as temperatures reach triple digits
A red-flag warning, the Bay Area's first since late 2024, goes into effect late this evening through 9 a.m. Thursday. Parts of the Bay Area could see power shutoffs to due to increased fire danger.
A red-flag warning, the Bay Area's first since late 2024, goes into effect late this evening through 9 a.m. Thursday. Parts of the Bay Area could see power shutoffs to due to increased fire danger.
Customers impacted by PG&E's planned outages close to being fully restored
More than 13,000 customers in the Bay Area were without power early Monday morning as strong winds triggered outages and Pacific Gas and Electric Co. carried out wildfire-prevention shutoffs across parts of Northern and Central California.
More than 13,000 customers in the Bay Area were without power early Monday morning as strong winds triggered outages and Pacific Gas and Electric Co. carried out wildfire-prevention shutoffs across parts of Northern and Central California.
PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in North Bay due to wind
Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers about possible power shutoffs in parts of the North Bay because of forecasts calling for strong winds this weekend.
Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers about possible power shutoffs in parts of the North Bay because of forecasts calling for strong winds this weekend.
Hayward family who lost home in blast sues PG&E, Alameda County
Three members of the family were hospitalized with severe injuries suffered in the explosion, including extensive burns and broken bones.
Three members of the family were hospitalized with severe injuries suffered in the explosion, including extensive burns and broken bones.
PG&E: Multiple factors led to massive San Francisco outage
PG&E released findings from an independent investigation into a December power outage that left about 130,000 San Francisco customers without electricity, concluding the incident was caused by a combination of factors rather than a single failure.
PG&E released findings from an independent investigation into a December power outage that left about 130,000 San Francisco customers without electricity, concluding the incident was caused by a combination of factors rather than a single failure.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk rides closed due to power outage
The rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk were closed for the remainder of Friday after a power outage.
The rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk were closed for the remainder of Friday after a power outage.
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.