PG&E reports on first shutoff, also will extend fire claims deadline
PG&E will extend earlier Oct. 21 fire claims deadline for harm suffered in 2017 and 2018 wildfires
PG&E will extend earlier Oct. 21 fire claims deadline for harm suffered in 2017 and 2018 wildfires
Rep. Khanna calls for public ownership of PG&E amid wildfires
"This situation has been devastating for many people across California. Many are without power and homes have been destroyed by these fires," Khanna said in a statement from his office in Washington, D.C.
"This situation has been devastating for many people across California. Many are without power and homes have been destroyed by these fires," Khanna said in a statement from his office in Washington, D.C.
PG&E turns the lights on, community comes out to support seniors left in dark
The outage was especially tough for the elderly living at Bennett House on Taylor Drive in Fairfax.
The outage was especially tough for the elderly living at Bennett House on Taylor Drive in Fairfax.
PG&E blackout: Elderly and disabled residents, including original Rosie the Riveter, left in dark for days
Although she has been through a lot in her life, this dayslong blackout since Saturday has been especially difficult. "It's been hard mentally," Phyllis Gould said. "I just broke down yesterday. I couldn't stop crying."
Although she has been through a lot in her life, this dayslong blackout since Saturday has been especially difficult. "It's been hard mentally," Phyllis Gould said. "I just broke down yesterday. I couldn't stop crying."
Outpouring of support for residents in senior living apartments
Paul Chambers reports from Fairfax where seniors at Mercy Housing had their lights turned back on during the 3 p.m. hour, Wednesday.
Paul Chambers reports from Fairfax where seniors at Mercy Housing had their lights turned back on during the 3 p.m. hour, Wednesday.
Winds better than many feared
PG&E canceled power outages to five counties. Still, more than 500,000 will still be in the dark. Allison Rodriguez reports
PG&E canceled power outages to five counties. Still, more than 500,000 will still be in the dark. Allison Rodriguez reports
PG&E cancels safety shutoff in parts of the Bay Area
PG&E early Wednesday morning canceled planned power shutoffs for customers in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties.
PG&E early Wednesday morning canceled planned power shutoffs for customers in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties.
Newsom: PG&E agrees to compensate customers affected by blackouts
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday, that Pacific Gas and Electric will begin the process of crediting customers who experienced service disruptions during its planned shutoff events.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday, that Pacific Gas and Electric will begin the process of crediting customers who experienced service disruptions during its planned shutoff events.
Boulder Creek-based website powers up the old-fashioned way during PG&E outages
A website based in Boulder Creek ironically had to power up the old-fashioned way because of the latest round of PG&E planned power shutoffs.
A website based in Boulder Creek ironically had to power up the old-fashioned way because of the latest round of PG&E planned power shutoffs.
How Bay Area businesses are making do and functioning despite outages
Along the Bay Area coast, one community is hoping a scheduled PG&E power shutoff Tuesday night won't impact its economic livelihood as the previous two events have.
Along the Bay Area coast, one community is hoping a scheduled PG&E power shutoff Tuesday night won't impact its economic livelihood as the previous two events have.
Evacuees seek gasoline, a sense of normalcy in San Francisco
The power is on in San Francisco, which has some from Marin County impacted by the shutoffs looking for gasoline and things to do.
The power is on in San Francisco, which has some from Marin County impacted by the shutoffs looking for gasoline and things to do.
A pig finds a home in Pleasant Hill, a tree is trimmed and strangers helping strangers
A sweet story out of Pleasant Hill of strangers helping each other out during trying times.
A sweet story out of Pleasant Hill of strangers helping each other out during trying times.
Frustration mounts as Northern California faces more blackouts
Frustration and anger mounted across Northern California as the state’s biggest utility began another round of fire-prevention blackouts Tuesday that could leave millions of people without electricity, some for five days or longer.
Frustration and anger mounted across Northern California as the state’s biggest utility began another round of fire-prevention blackouts Tuesday that could leave millions of people without electricity, some for five days or longer.
Lights out, again: Next wave of PG&E outages to hit 600K customers
Before electricity was restored to residents impacted by Saturday's shutoff, Pacific Gas and Electric warned that it would again cut power on Tuesday to customers in the Bay Area and parts of Northern California ahead of another severe wind event.
Before electricity was restored to residents impacted by Saturday's shutoff, Pacific Gas and Electric warned that it would again cut power on Tuesday to customers in the Bay Area and parts of Northern California ahead of another severe wind event.
CPUC to launch investigation into PG&E power shutoffs
In the wake of a series of Public Safety Power Shutoffs taking place throughout Sonoma County due to the Kincade Fire, the California Public Utilities Commission on Monday announced it would be launching an investigation into the shutoffs.
In the wake of a series of Public Safety Power Shutoffs taking place throughout Sonoma County due to the Kincade Fire, the California Public Utilities Commission on Monday announced it would be launching an investigation into the shutoffs.
PG&E green lights new round of power shutoffs Tuesday, could impact 600K+ customers
Pacific Gas and Electric confirmed Monday evening that it's moving forward with another round of power shutoffs that could impact anywhere from 240,000 to more than 600,000 customers. Another major wind event is expected to blow through the area beginning Tuesday before noon and should taper off midday Wednesday.
Pacific Gas and Electric confirmed Monday evening that it's moving forward with another round of power shutoffs that could impact anywhere from 240,000 to more than 600,000 customers. Another major wind event is expected to blow through the area beginning Tuesday before noon and should taper off midday Wednesday.
PG&E confirms its equipment may have been responsible for two more fires over the weekend
PG&E confirmed Monday that its equipment may have been responsible for two more fires that broke out in the Bay Area during its Public Safety Power Shutoff over the weekend.
PG&E confirmed Monday that its equipment may have been responsible for two more fires that broke out in the Bay Area during its Public Safety Power Shutoff over the weekend.
Kincade Fire containment improves ahead of wind's return
There was more progress on the Kincade Fire Monday, but the upcoming wind event presents a serious complication. In addition, a new evacuation warning was issued Monday evening for parts of Lake County.
There was more progress on the Kincade Fire Monday, but the upcoming wind event presents a serious complication. In addition, a new evacuation warning was issued Monday evening for parts of Lake County.
Another possible PG&E power shutdown coming Tuesday and Wednesday in Bay Area and beyond
Hundreds of thousands of PG&E customers will again lose power on Tuesday and Wednesday during the utility's third public safety power shutdown.
Hundreds of thousands of PG&E customers will again lose power on Tuesday and Wednesday during the utility's third public safety power shutdown.
Map: Some Kincade Fire evacuation orders reduced to warnings
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office on Monday downgraded some areas from a mandatory evacuation order to a warning, allowing residents to return home, but at their own risk.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office on Monday downgraded some areas from a mandatory evacuation order to a warning, allowing residents to return home, but at their own risk.