These 2 Northern California polling spots may be affected by PG&E power shutoff

Pacific Gas & Electric is notifying 15,000 customers in 17 counties that the utility may shut off their power on Tuesday, but officials also said that only two polling places are in the affected outage area.

Power shutoffs expected in Bay Area on Election Day

Six Bay Area counties are facing possible power shutoffs on Election Day and the following days, PG&E reported.

Clayton neighbor saves homecoming with battery power; neighbors frustrated with PG&E

Neighbors in Clayton are frustrated their power was shut off even though the winds have been surprisingly calm. Despite the darkened homes, one neighbor has a plan to save homecoming.

PG&E shuts off power to 16K customers because of fire risk

PG&E on Friday shut off power to roughly 16,000 customers because of the high fire risk, as they restored power to others who were no longer in the danger zone.

PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in the North Bay ahead of Red Flag Warning
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The Bay Area will be under a Red Flag Warning starting at 11 p.m. Thursday, continuing through Saturday at 5 p.m. Tom Vacar reports on the fire danger and possible power shutoffs from Napa County.

Potential power shutoffs and when to expect them in the Bay Area

Starting Thursday evening, much of Pacific Gas & Electric's territory will be blasted by offshore wind that could ignite wildfires. But big as the area is, those forcibly shut off will be small.  

PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs as Red Flag Warning goes into effect

Much of the Bay Area and central coast will be under the Red Flag Warning between Thursday and Saturday due to dry and windy weather conditions.

4 apartment buildings evacuated in San Francisco due to gas leak

According to San Francisco police, a private contractor hit a natural gas line, causing a leak in the area of 24th and Hampshire streets.

Bay Area heat wave: How high will energy bills spike from the record temperatures?

Air conditioners across the Bay Area have been blasting for days amid the record-breaking heat wave, and many residents can expect their next energy bill to reflect that. But just in time, a PG&E credit is on its way that will help offset soaring bills.

PG&E may shut off power in parts of Napa County amid Bay Area heat wave

As the Bay Area endures scorching temperatures this week, some PG&E customers may lose power due to public safety power shutoffs

Possible power shutoffs in these Bay Area counties

Several Bay Area counties are at an elevated risk of seeing potential public safety power shutoffs to help prevent wildfires, PG&E reported. 

PG&E customers skeptical of optional third-party protection plan

Pacific Gas & Electric is notifying customers about an optional third-party service, drawing skepticism among them.

PG&E bills will go up by this much each month

Pacific Gas & Electric customers have witnessed their electric bills rise over the past year and will see additional costs after California regulators approved another rate hike.

Oakland schools new bus fleet for special need kids electrifies the future

Oakland Unified School District's 100%, electric fleet makes it the nation's first major school system to have electric buses that transport students. 

Future of sonic internet service in Berkeley uncertain due

As PG&E moves more of its power lines underground, other companies that use its power poles to provide internet service are having to make adjustments.