Thousands of PG&E customers remain without power in Bay Area
Nearly 7,000 PG&E customers remain out of power as of late Monday morning in the Bay Area following weather-related causes, PG&E officials said.
Nearly 7,000 PG&E customers remain out of power as of late Monday morning in the Bay Area following weather-related causes, PG&E officials said.
PG&E reduces scope of potential power outages
Pacific Gas and Electric on Wednesday reduced the anticipated scope of power shutoffs as a forecasted wind event weakened for some areas.
Pacific Gas and Electric on Wednesday reduced the anticipated scope of power shutoffs as a forecasted wind event weakened for some areas.
PG&E prepares for more potential power outages with another wind event forecast for later this week
Dry offshore winds were forecast to return to the region later this week, prompting PG&E on Tuesday to send advance notifications to some 29,000 customers who may be subject to power shutoffs in an effort to reduce the risk of wildfire, the utility announced.
Dry offshore winds were forecast to return to the region later this week, prompting PG&E on Tuesday to send advance notifications to some 29,000 customers who may be subject to power shutoffs in an effort to reduce the risk of wildfire, the utility announced.
New red flag warning effects parts of Bay Area, more power outages possible
PG&E warns of more power shutoffs after the Bay Area was impacted by their public safety power shutoffs early in the week. Thursday's shutoffs could impact 19 counties, including Napa, Sonoma, Contra Costa, and Solano counties
PG&E warns of more power shutoffs after the Bay Area was impacted by their public safety power shutoffs early in the week. Thursday's shutoffs could impact 19 counties, including Napa, Sonoma, Contra Costa, and Solano counties
PG&E warns of power shutoffs in East Bay, North Bay
PG&E is warning that approximately 25,000 customers in California, including parts of the East Bay and North Bay, may lose power over two days beginning Monday morning.
PG&E is warning that approximately 25,000 customers in California, including parts of the East Bay and North Bay, may lose power over two days beginning Monday morning.
PG&E tweaking power-line shutoff trigger with help from aerial inspections
Pacific Gas and Electric have received many customer complaints about automatic switches that shut off power because they have too much of a hair trigger. But ongoing adjustments are being made as the high wind, wildfire season descends upon us.
Pacific Gas and Electric have received many customer complaints about automatic switches that shut off power because they have too much of a hair trigger. But ongoing adjustments are being made as the high wind, wildfire season descends upon us.
PG&E to shutoff beloved Falcon Cam after 15 years on air
Fifteen years after the cameras started rolling, PG&E will stop streaming its 24/7 Falcon Cam on Oct. 15 after selling its San Francisco headquarters.
Fifteen years after the cameras started rolling, PG&E will stop streaming its 24/7 Falcon Cam on Oct. 15 after selling its San Francisco headquarters.
Top utility regulator tasked with overseeing PG&E resigns
Marybel Batjer announced her resignation in an email to staff at the California Public Utilities Commission. Newsom, a Democrat, appointed her to the job in 2019 as Pacific Gas & Electric was in bankruptcy proceedings, and her term was set to run through the end of 2026.
Marybel Batjer announced her resignation in an email to staff at the California Public Utilities Commission. Newsom, a Democrat, appointed her to the job in 2019 as Pacific Gas & Electric was in bankruptcy proceedings, and her term was set to run through the end of 2026.
PG&E repairing equipment, outage affecting traffic signals in Millbrae
Pacific Gas and Electric utility workers are repairing equipment that has caused an outage in part of San Mateo County.
Pacific Gas and Electric utility workers are repairing equipment that has caused an outage in part of San Mateo County.
PG&E's localized blackouts continue to anger customers
Since last July, there have been some 350 power outages, unplanned, unannounced, instantaneous blackouts.
Since last July, there have been some 350 power outages, unplanned, unannounced, instantaneous blackouts.
PG&E charged with involuntary manslaughter after sparking Zogg Fire
PG&E has been charged with manslaughter and other crimes for the company's alleged role in starting the Zogg Fire in Northern California last year.
PG&E has been charged with manslaughter and other crimes for the company's alleged role in starting the Zogg Fire in Northern California last year.
PG&E responds to Shasta County indictment following criminal charges in 2020 Zogg Fire
Once again, PG&E finds itself criminally charged for death and destruction with a long laundry list of felonies and misdemeanors. A fair question arises, is this the case that may force PG&E to become a truly public-owned utility? KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.
Once again, PG&E finds itself criminally charged for death and destruction with a long laundry list of felonies and misdemeanors. A fair question arises, is this the case that may force PG&E to become a truly public-owned utility? KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.
PG&E blames dust and rain combo for power outage
Thousands of PG&E customers lost power over the weekend because of a combination of dust and rain on power lines and equipment, the utility said.
Thousands of PG&E customers lost power over the weekend because of a combination of dust and rain on power lines and equipment, the utility said.
Shasta County District Attorney announces criminal charges against PG&E for starting wildfires
The Shasta County District Attorney made the announcements during a press conference on Friday, September 24, 2021.
The Shasta County District Attorney made the announcements during a press conference on Friday, September 24, 2021.
Danville power outage impacts 3,300 PG&E customers
Nearly 3,300 PG&E customers in Danville were without power Wednesday morning as the utility sought to determine the cause of the outage.
Nearly 3,300 PG&E customers in Danville were without power Wednesday morning as the utility sought to determine the cause of the outage.
Bay Area communities experience PG&E power outages without notice
Occidental was the latest Bay Area community to experience a random power outage. Residents say a new PG&E mechanism designed to prevent fires caused the outage.
Occidental was the latest Bay Area community to experience a random power outage. Residents say a new PG&E mechanism designed to prevent fires caused the outage.
PG&E power line sensor upgrades may be too sensitive, resulting in shutoffs
In an effort to keep reducing wildfire ignitions, Pacific Gas & Electric has upgraded sensors that can tell it more quickly if a power line has been compromised or might spark a fire. But some of that technology has set off some false alarms.
In an effort to keep reducing wildfire ignitions, Pacific Gas & Electric has upgraded sensors that can tell it more quickly if a power line has been compromised or might spark a fire. But some of that technology has set off some false alarms.
Bay Area mostly averts PG&E power shut-off, weather all-clear given
From Livermore to Napa Valley's high elevations, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for parts of the North and East Bay that went into effect Sunday night. PG&E also shut off power to a small swath of residents in Solano, Lake and Yolo counties.
From Livermore to Napa Valley's high elevations, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for parts of the North and East Bay that went into effect Sunday night. PG&E also shut off power to a small swath of residents in Solano, Lake and Yolo counties.
Weather-related power outages mostly resolved; East Bay hardest hit
The number of PG&E customers still affected by weather-related power outages in the Bay Area dropped to under 8,000 by Sunday evening.
The number of PG&E customers still affected by weather-related power outages in the Bay Area dropped to under 8,000 by Sunday evening.
PG&E customers should prepare for another rate hike
PG&E customers could soon see a higher utility bill. This is due to the company's request for wildfire safety funding.
PG&E customers could soon see a higher utility bill. This is due to the company's request for wildfire safety funding.