Heat wave still threatens California's power grid with outages
However, grid managers warned that the threat of outages remained as temperatures were expected to hit triple digits again in many areas of the state. The National Weather Service said it may take until Friday or Saturday before excess heat watches and warnings ease.
However, grid managers warned that the threat of outages remained as temperatures were expected to hit triple digits again in many areas of the state. The National Weather Service said it may take until Friday or Saturday before excess heat watches and warnings ease.
California spared rolling blackouts, future outages remain possible
Millions of residents were spared of blackouts on Monday night. The operator of California’s electric grid said it didn't have to implement rolling outages because enough people conserved power.
Millions of residents were spared of blackouts on Monday night. The operator of California’s electric grid said it didn't have to implement rolling outages because enough people conserved power.
South San Jose family spends 65 hours without power, sleeps with ice packs
Tens of thousands of Bay Area residents spent part of the record-breaking heat wave without power, including dozens of families in South San Jose who were without power for days.
Tens of thousands of Bay Area residents spent part of the record-breaking heat wave without power, including dozens of families in South San Jose who were without power for days.
Millions of Californians may lose power in blackouts, ISO warns
PG&E said these blackouts are not Public Safety Power Shutoffs and are not related to any issues with the electric company's equipment.
PG&E said these blackouts are not Public Safety Power Shutoffs and are not related to any issues with the electric company's equipment.
No rotating power outages Sunday night after all
These rotating outages differ from the PG&E "Public Safety Power Shutoffs" called during specific high-fire-threat conditions, and are not related to any issues with PG&E's equipment or its ability to deliver energy locally.
These rotating outages differ from the PG&E "Public Safety Power Shutoffs" called during specific high-fire-threat conditions, and are not related to any issues with PG&E's equipment or its ability to deliver energy locally.
Statewide Flex Alert in effect through Wednesday, grid operator calls on all Californians to conserve power
Cal ISO says record breaking heat is straining supplies.
Cal ISO says record breaking heat is straining supplies.
Cal ISO follows through with second night of power outages
California ISO ordered the first rolling outages in nearly 20 years on Friday when it directed utilities around the state to shed their power loads.
California ISO ordered the first rolling outages in nearly 20 years on Friday when it directed utilities around the state to shed their power loads.
Heat spurs 1st rolling power outages in the state since 2001
The California Independent System Operator (California ISO), which manages the power grid, declared an emergency shortly after 6:30 p.m. and directed utilities around the state to shed their power loads.
The California Independent System Operator (California ISO), which manages the power grid, declared an emergency shortly after 6:30 p.m. and directed utilities around the state to shed their power loads.
EBMUD: outage leads to 50,000 gallons of wastewater discharged into Oakland Estuary
EBMUD officials are also advising people, and pets, to stay out of the water
EBMUD officials are also advising people, and pets, to stay out of the water
Restoration underway from rotating power outages amid heatwave, calls to conserve continue
Restoration of power is underway after rotating outages were ordered throughout the State of California Friday evening leaving thousands without power amid a heatwave.
Restoration of power is underway after rotating outages were ordered throughout the State of California Friday evening leaving thousands without power amid a heatwave.
Mid-August heatwave hits the Bay Area, power grid operator issues Flex Alert for Friday
State power grid operators have called a Flex Alert, asking people to refrain from excessive air conditioning and power use, it has adequate supplies to avoid service interruptions.
State power grid operators have called a Flex Alert, asking people to refrain from excessive air conditioning and power use, it has adequate supplies to avoid service interruptions.
Tom Vacar reports.
Judge orders PG&E to improve records, power line inspections
The conditions, imposed Friday by U.S. District Judge William Alsup, are part of PG&E’s probation after the deadly San Bruno gas pipeline explosion in 2010.
The conditions, imposed Friday by U.S. District Judge William Alsup, are part of PG&E’s probation after the deadly San Bruno gas pipeline explosion in 2010.
Major Oakland power outage prompts numerous elevator rescues
The outage, which according to PG&E was reported at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, is affecting an area west of Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland.
The outage, which according to PG&E was reported at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, is affecting an area west of Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland.
Cal Fire: PG&E power lines started destructive Kincade Fire
According to a Cal Fire, electrical transmission lines owned and operated by the utility, just northeast of Geyserville, are too blame.
According to a Cal Fire, electrical transmission lines owned and operated by the utility, just northeast of Geyserville, are too blame.
PG&E exits bankruptcy, pays $5 billion into wildfire fund
The nation's largest utility announced Wednesday it emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and paid $5.4 billion in initial funds and 22.19% of its stock into a trust for victims of wildfires caused by its outdated equipment.
The nation's largest utility announced Wednesday it emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and paid $5.4 billion in initial funds and 22.19% of its stock into a trust for victims of wildfires caused by its outdated equipment.
PG&E restoring power to thousands of customers in The Castro
PG&E is reporting a large power outage in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood.
PG&E is reporting a large power outage in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood.
Get ready for more PG&E power shut-offs as California braces for wildfire season
As California prepared for the possibility of a very active wildfire season, PG&E alerted customers to be ready for the possibility of more planned outages, though officials said the next round of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) will look different from previous events.
As California prepared for the possibility of a very active wildfire season, PG&E alerted customers to be ready for the possibility of more planned outages, though officials said the next round of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) will look different from previous events.
Judge confirms PG&E bankruptcy exit plan including $25.5B for wildfire losses
The confirmation order signed by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali ends the utility's 17 months in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The confirmation order signed by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali ends the utility's 17 months in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Judge approves Pacific Gas and Electric Co. bankruptcy plan
Saturday's decision is a major win for PG&E.
Saturday's decision is a major win for PG&E.