Residents in these Bay Area counties may see power shutoffs

Pacific Gas & Electric warned it could cut power in parts of the Bay Area as soon as Thursday due to elevated fire danger.

PG&E says power shutoffs likely for parts of Bay Area

Power shutoffs are likely for parts of the Bay Area in the coming days, according to Pacific Gas and Electric.

Bill to slash rooftop solar credits passes in State Assembly

The California State Assembly on Tuesday night passed a controversial energy bill that would break a promise to residents who have installed solar panels on their property.

2-vehicle crash in San Jose, 1 collided into a home

Both police and the fire department are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in San Jose on Monday night. 

California bill could slash rooftop solar credits

More than two million homeowners and businesses in California have rooftop solar panels. A new bill being considered in Sacramento could significantly reduce the credits they receive for the solar energy they generate.

PG&E workers at scene of gas leak in South San Francisco

PG&E workers are at the scene of a gas leak in South San Francisco Thursday evening, officials say. 

Video: Tangled duck dangles from PG&E powerline

A wild duck got tangled up in some fishing line, which then caught on a PG&E line in Sonoma County on Wednesday, causing alarm from a distraught customer.

PG&E costly power line 'undergrounding' moving ahead

PG&E continues to underground powerlines to slash wildfire risk. Customers are noticing the hit to their wallet, but PG&E says the changes will pay off in the long run.

Wild, wet and windy weather strikes the Bay Area

As expected, the Bay Area took a pounding of wet and windy weather overnight and into Thursday from the latest winter storm to hit the area. 

California's power rates are second highest in U.S., soaring bills projected to continue

California’s electricity rates are almost double those of the rest of the country, placing the Golden State as the second-highest in the nation, when it comes to residential power bills, according to a new state report. 

Thousands lose power in San Bruno, South San Francisco

Thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers lost power in San Bruno and South San Francisco Tuesday night. Not only were residents left in the dark, but shoppers at an area mall. 

PG&E announces $15B loan for upgrades to power grid

PG&E announced on Tuesday that it’s received a conditional commitment from the U.S. Dept. of Energy for a $15 billion loan to upgrade its energy infrastructure.