North Bay firestorm anniversary coincides with PG&E power shutoffs
Tuesday marks two years since the devastating Tubbs Fire tore through Santa Rosa, killing dozens of people. A brief ceremony was held to commemorate the lives lost. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports the community is now preparing for new potential fire dangers that have prompted an unprecedented PG&E power shutoff.
Tuesday marks two years since the devastating Tubbs Fire tore through Santa Rosa, killing dozens of people. A brief ceremony was held to commemorate the lives lost. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports the community is now preparing for new potential fire dangers that have prompted an unprecedented PG&E power shutoff.
Traffic nightmare averted: Caldecott Tunnel to remain open during PG&E outage
A traffic nightmare was averted on Tuesday as Caltrans officials and PG&E cooperated to keep both the Caldecott and Tom Lantos tunnels open. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports generators will be in place to keep traffic flowing after the threat of closures due to PG&E power shutoffs.
A traffic nightmare was averted on Tuesday as Caltrans officials and PG&E cooperated to keep both the Caldecott and Tom Lantos tunnels open. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports generators will be in place to keep traffic flowing after the threat of closures due to PG&E power shutoffs.
Rush to stock up on supplies in Oakland during PG&E power shutoff
It was a rush to stock up on food and emergency supplies in Oakland on Tuesday ahead of the unprecedented PG&E power shutoff. KTVU's Amber Lee reports on residents gathering flashlights, batteries, small generators and non-perishable foods.
It was a rush to stock up on food and emergency supplies in Oakland on Tuesday ahead of the unprecedented PG&E power shutoff. KTVU's Amber Lee reports on residents gathering flashlights, batteries, small generators and non-perishable foods.
Getting around the Bay Area during PG&E power outage
The unprecedented power shutoffs planned for the Bay Area is expected to impact over 250,000 customers. The large-scale outage may result in the loss of electricity on highways and at some intersections.
The unprecedented power shutoffs planned for the Bay Area is expected to impact over 250,000 customers. The large-scale outage may result in the loss of electricity on highways and at some intersections.
Tubbs firestorm anniversary overshadowed by PG&E public safety power shutoff
The two year remembrance of the deadly Tubbs fires that destroyed thousands of homes is being heavily overshadowed by the very real possibility of a Public Safety Power Shutoff to prevent another such conflagration.
The two year remembrance of the deadly Tubbs fires that destroyed thousands of homes is being heavily overshadowed by the very real possibility of a Public Safety Power Shutoff to prevent another such conflagration.
On second anniversary of deadly Tubbs Fire, utility company back in the spotlight
The two year remembrance of the deadly Tubbs fires that destroyed thousands of homes is being heavily overshadowed by the very real possibility of a Public Safety Power Shutoff to prevent another such conflagration. Tom Vacar reports.
The two year remembrance of the deadly Tubbs fires that destroyed thousands of homes is being heavily overshadowed by the very real possibility of a Public Safety Power Shutoff to prevent another such conflagration. Tom Vacar reports.
Get Ready: How to prepare for PG&E power shutoff
With a severe power outage looming, residents should prepare to be without electricity for days.
With a severe power outage looming, residents should prepare to be without electricity for days.
PG&E shutoff could mean gas pumps may be inoperable, along with traffic lights and ATMs
The prospect of a massive midweek power shutdown has public agencies across the Bay Area scrambling.
The prospect of a massive midweek power shutdown has public agencies across the Bay Area scrambling.
Parts of Bay Area prepare for unprecedented PG&E emergency power shutoffs
PG&E has not confirmed any power shutoffs, but local police departments say the outages are likely, making for an anxious two-year anniversary of the Tubbs?Fire from 2017. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports from the North Bay where Sonoma County would be hit the hardest from the preemptive shutoffs due to high fire risk.
PG&E has not confirmed any power shutoffs, but local police departments say the outages are likely, making for an anxious two-year anniversary of the Tubbs?Fire from 2017. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports from the North Bay where Sonoma County would be hit the hardest from the preemptive shutoffs due to high fire risk.
PG&E shutoffs could affect tens of thousands in San Jose
PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoffs could stretch to the South Bay. The utility company said on Monday, this latest round that could begin on Wednesday could affect 38,000 customers in Santa Clara County. KTVU's Azenith Smith has the latest from officials in the San Jose.
PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoffs could stretch to the South Bay. The utility company said on Monday, this latest round that could begin on Wednesday could affect 38,000 customers in Santa Clara County. KTVU's Azenith Smith has the latest from officials in the San Jose.
Dry, gusty conditions trigger red flag warning in North Bay
Pacific Gas & Electric elevated its concern for possible power shutoffs as a hot spell moves through the North Bay this weekend. On Saturday night, many North Bay residents will be looking up to the hills for signs of trouble.
Pacific Gas & Electric elevated its concern for possible power shutoffs as a hot spell moves through the North Bay this weekend. On Saturday night, many North Bay residents will be looking up to the hills for signs of trouble.
San Francisco offers $2.5B for PG&E's equipment, power lines in the city
San Francisco City officials have offered Pacific Gas & Electric $2.5 billion for all of its assets within the city and county, thereby creating the state's third-largest municipal utility behind Los Angeles and Sacramento.
San Francisco City officials have offered Pacific Gas & Electric $2.5 billion for all of its assets within the city and county, thereby creating the state's third-largest municipal utility behind Los Angeles and Sacramento.
Expert explains risk following natural gas explosion and fire in San Francisco
Mark Neveau appears on The Four on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Mark Neveau appears on The Four on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Dispatch calls link PG&E power lines to wild fires
Firefighters in Napa and Sonoma Counties called in more than a dozen reports of downed power lines, live wires, and blown transformers in just the first three hours after devastating wildfires erupted in the North Bay, according to dispatch audio reviewed by 2 Investigates.
Firefighters in Napa and Sonoma Counties called in more than a dozen reports of downed power lines, live wires, and blown transformers in just the first three hours after devastating wildfires erupted in the North Bay, according to dispatch audio reviewed by 2 Investigates.
Smart meters may hold savings
The meters can produce detailed information for utility ratepayers. Tom Vacar reports.
The meters can produce detailed information for utility ratepayers. Tom Vacar reports.
BAY AREA PEOPLE Understanding PG&E Rate Increases
PG&E spokesperson, Tamar Sarkissian, talks about utility rate increases and breaks down one customer's monthly bill.
PG&E spokesperson, Tamar Sarkissian, talks about utility rate increases and breaks down one customer's monthly bill.
PG&E rate hike angers customers
The utility's hikes have angered many of its customers. Paul Chambers reports.
The utility's hikes have angered many of its customers. Paul Chambers reports.
PG&E ordered to pay $3M, run safety campaign for fatal San Bruno blast
A federal judge in San Francisco today ordered PG&E Co. to conduct a newspaper and television advertising campaign detailing its criminal conviction as part of the sentence in a pipeline safety violation case.
A federal judge in San Francisco today ordered PG&E Co. to conduct a newspaper and television advertising campaign detailing its criminal conviction as part of the sentence in a pipeline safety violation case.
PG&E faces fine over San Bruno blast
The utility could be hit with a $3 million fine in connection with the fatal blast in San Bruno in 2010 that killed eight people and hurt 58 others and destroyed over 30 homes. Tom Vacar reports.
The utility could be hit with a $3 million fine in connection with the fatal blast in San Bruno in 2010 that killed eight people and hurt 58 others and destroyed over 30 homes. Tom Vacar reports.
Vallejo investigating gas odor
The city is said to have received over 500 calls from residents inquiring about the smell.
The city is said to have received over 500 calls from residents inquiring about the smell.