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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.