Potential power disruptions put business owners in Contra Costa County on edge
"I feel like they're playing with their customers," says Youngs Market owner Bob Kim.
"I feel like they're playing with their customers," says Youngs Market owner Bob Kim.
PG&E may have caused 10 wildfires in 2019, details on 4
PG&E equipment may have ignited ten wildfires that broke out in 2019. The utility identified those fires in court filings stemming from the federal criminal case surrounding the 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion. On Wednesday, the company filed its latest response detailing four of the ten wildfires.
PG&E equipment may have ignited ten wildfires that broke out in 2019. The utility identified those fires in court filings stemming from the federal criminal case surrounding the 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion. On Wednesday, the company filed its latest response detailing four of the ten wildfires.
Crews battling Montezuma Fire in Solano County
Firefighters in Solano County are working to contain a grass fire that jumped Highway 12 near Highway 113, just west of Rio Vista.
Firefighters in Solano County are working to contain a grass fire that jumped Highway 12 near Highway 113, just west of Rio Vista.
Red Flag Warning: High winds and low humidity elevate wildfire risk
A Red Flag warning has been issued for the Bay Area as high winds and low humidity are expected Wednesday into Thursday.
A Red Flag warning has been issued for the Bay Area as high winds and low humidity are expected Wednesday into Thursday.
PG&E power shutoffs bring back painful memories for North Bay fire survivors
Survivors of the North Bay firestorm in 2017 say Wednesday's Red Flag threat and widespread power shutdown add another layer to their trauma.
Survivors of the North Bay firestorm in 2017 say Wednesday's Red Flag threat and widespread power shutdown add another layer to their trauma.
Caldecott and Tom Lantos tunnels to remain open during power outages
Two major tunnels on state highways in the San Francisco Bay Area remain open early Wednesday morning after Caltrans officials initially warned they might close due to the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Two major tunnels on state highways in the San Francisco Bay Area remain open early Wednesday morning after Caltrans officials initially warned they might close due to the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff.
PG&E site still down with power shutoff underway
With PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff underway Wednesday morning, for the second straight day the utility's website is not accessible for customers to find out the latest information about the shutoff.
With PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff underway Wednesday morning, for the second straight day the utility's website is not accessible for customers to find out the latest information about the shutoff.
As power shutoff continues, hundreds of thousands already in the dark
Power officials released a statement early Wednesday citing forecast winds of 60-70 mph at higher elevations from Wednesday morning until Thursday morning for the start of the shut downs.
Power officials released a statement early Wednesday citing forecast winds of 60-70 mph at higher elevations from Wednesday morning until Thursday morning for the start of the shut downs.
Safety shutoff starts: About 185,000 PG&E customers in Bay Area without power
As the first phase of power outages due to PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff starts, the number of customers affected in the San Francisco Bay Area has rapidly increased early Wednesday morning.
As the first phase of power outages due to PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff starts, the number of customers affected in the San Francisco Bay Area has rapidly increased early Wednesday morning.
South Bay braces for PG&E power shutoff, officials monitor situation
In the South Bay, San Jose City officials say the PG&E power shutoffs will likely begin some time Wednesday afternoon as winds move south and could affect 38,000 customers.
In the South Bay, San Jose City officials say the PG&E power shutoffs will likely begin some time Wednesday afternoon as winds move south and could affect 38,000 customers.
South Bay braces for PG&E power shutoff as officials monitor situation
In the South Bay, San Jose City officials say the PG&E power shutoffs will likely begin some time Wednesday afternoon as winds move south. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports the plan could affect 38,000 customers in the South Bay primarily in the eastern foothills and South San Jose.
In the South Bay, San Jose City officials say the PG&E power shutoffs will likely begin some time Wednesday afternoon as winds move south. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports the plan could affect 38,000 customers in the South Bay primarily in the eastern foothills and South San Jose.
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.