California blackout: Isn't there an easier way? How long will the power be out?
Here are some questions and answers about the outage.
Here are some questions and answers about the outage.
North Bay residents anxious without power
North Bay residents hope power will be restored by 11 p.m. Allison Rodriguez reports
North Bay residents hope power will be restored by 11 p.m. Allison Rodriguez reports
Families, merchants cope with PG&E outages in East Bay Hills
PG&E said there are still 3,000 customers without power Thursday night in the East Bay Hills. KTVU's Amber Lee reports a supply store remained resilient and opened. Transactions were made the old fashioned way: with pen and paper.
PG&E said there are still 3,000 customers without power Thursday night in the East Bay Hills. KTVU's Amber Lee reports a supply store remained resilient and opened. Transactions were made the old fashioned way: with pen and paper.
Power restored in Orinda, many throughout county still in the dark
PG&E officials said Thursday night that about 4,600 customers in Contra Costa County were still without power from the public safety power shutoffs. KTVU'S Jana Katsuyama says those in Orinda were among the lucky ones.
PG&E officials said Thursday night that about 4,600 customers in Contra Costa County were still without power from the public safety power shutoffs. KTVU'S Jana Katsuyama says those in Orinda were among the lucky ones.
PG&E Shutoff: Power restored to 426K customers, 310K still without
Restorations have begun for some of the 738,000 PG&E customers who lost power across the Bay Area and other parts of Northen California.
Restorations have begun for some of the 738,000 PG&E customers who lost power across the Bay Area and other parts of Northen California.
A second night of no power in the North Bay
In the North Bay some of the first areas to have their power shutoff are among some of the last to be restored. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports from Santa Rosa where residents huddled around lanterns and dined together.
In the North Bay some of the first areas to have their power shutoff are among some of the last to be restored. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports from Santa Rosa where residents huddled around lanterns and dined together.
San Jose mayor says power shutoff cost city $500K
Power is expected to be fully restored in San Jose on Friday, according to PG&E.
Power is expected to be fully restored in San Jose on Friday, according to PG&E.
PG&E power-outage related school closures list
Alameda County:
Alameda County:
Full power restoration expected in San Jose Friday
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said the PG&E power shutoff cost the city $500,000 and he expects the utility to pay the city back. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports San Jose's power is expected to be fully restored on Friday.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said the PG&E power shutoff cost the city $500,000 and he expects the utility to pay the city back. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports San Jose's power is expected to be fully restored on Friday.
Bay Area residents hit with internet service provider outages during utility power shutoff
The power outages across the Bay Area are also blamed for cable and internet outages for customers outside of the power shutoff zones. KTVU has learned Xfinity services are down in 34 counties leaving many more people frustrated
The power outages across the Bay Area are also blamed for cable and internet outages for customers outside of the power shutoff zones. KTVU has learned Xfinity services are down in 34 counties leaving many more people frustrated
Officials with PG&E provide an update on the 'Public Safety Power Shutoff'
Gusts topping 75 mph raked the San Francisco Bay Area, and relatively small fires broke out around the state amid a bout of dry, windy weather.
Gusts topping 75 mph raked the San Francisco Bay Area, and relatively small fires broke out around the state amid a bout of dry, windy weather.
Thousands remain without power in Sonoma as PG&E inspections begin
The process of inspecting all the energy lines and restoring power in Sonoma County is being described as painstaking. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports as of early Thursday evening thousands of PG&E customers still do not have power.
The process of inspecting all the energy lines and restoring power in Sonoma County is being described as painstaking. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports as of early Thursday evening thousands of PG&E customers still do not have power.
Governor Newsom provides update on utility power shutdown
Governor Gavin Newsom is at the California State Operations Center and is providing an update into the Public Safety Power Shutdown.
Governor Gavin Newsom is at the California State Operations Center and is providing an update into the Public Safety Power Shutdown.
Anger builds over PG&E's decision to cut power to 700,000 customers
The ongoing PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff continues to cause frustration for business owners and elected officials. As the windy weather begins to subside, many are asking when their power will be restored so they can get back on track.
The ongoing PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff continues to cause frustration for business owners and elected officials. As the windy weather begins to subside, many are asking when their power will be restored so they can get back on track.
Tweet by city of Berkeley over PG&E outage sparks backlash
A tweet sent by the city of Berkeley telling people with medical needs to "use your own resources" in the event of a power outage has sparked an online backlash.
A tweet sent by the city of Berkeley telling people with medical needs to "use your own resources" in the event of a power outage has sparked an online backlash.
San Jose starts to see relief as PG&E restores power
Thousands of people in San Jose are set to see their electric service restored. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports from police headquarters where a news conference on the PG&E power shutoffs is expected.
Thousands of people in San Jose are set to see their electric service restored. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports from police headquarters where a news conference on the PG&E power shutoffs is expected.
Crews contain grass fire on San Bruno Mountain in Brisbane
Firefighters are at the scene of a three-alarm grass fire burning on San Bruno Mountain off of Guadalupe Canyon Parkway in Brisbane. As of 2:00 p.m., the fire is 5-acres and 100 percent contained.
Firefighters are at the scene of a three-alarm grass fire burning on San Bruno Mountain off of Guadalupe Canyon Parkway in Brisbane. As of 2:00 p.m., the fire is 5-acres and 100 percent contained.
Firefighting aircraft respond to quickly contain San Bruno Mountain Fire in Brisbane
Crews quickly gained the upper hand on a brush fire, late Thursday morning in rough terrain on San Bruno Mountain.
Crews quickly gained the upper hand on a brush fire, late Thursday morning in rough terrain on San Bruno Mountain.
Timeline: When will PG&E turn off power in your area?
PG&E said the delayed outages began in the East Bay, South Bay and Santa Cruz County just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night. The process is expected to continue through midnight.
PG&E said the delayed outages began in the East Bay, South Bay and Santa Cruz County just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night. The process is expected to continue through midnight.
PG and E power shutoffs in the East Bay are underway
Team coverage of the PG and E emergency power shutoffs as the lights go out in parts of the East Bay.
Team coverage of the PG and E emergency power shutoffs as the lights go out in parts of the East Bay.