PG&E warns of possible Bay Area power shutoffs, Red Flag Warning in effect
Many Bay Area counties are under a PSPS warning through Saturday, aligning with the Red Flag Warning.
Many Bay Area counties are under a PSPS warning through Saturday, aligning with the Red Flag Warning.
PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in the North Bay ahead of Red Flag Warning
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 will receive a climate credit in October. Here's how much you'll save
Twice a year, PG&E offers all residential customers a "climate credit" on their bill. Here's what you can expect.
Twice a year, PG&E offers all residential customers a "climate credit" on their bill. Here's what you can expect.
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.
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.
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.
New BurnBot remote-controlled vehicle to help prevent California wildfires
The BurnBot?s purpose is to create fire breaks with prescribed burns in wildfire-prone areas to prevent flames from spreading.
The BurnBot?s purpose is to create fire breaks with prescribed burns in wildfire-prone areas to prevent flames from spreading.
Yes, your PG&E bills is higher this fall
If you notice your PG&E bill is higher, you're not hallucinating.
If you notice your PG&E bill is higher, you're not hallucinating.
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.
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.
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.
Richmond fire crews find body in PG&E vault with evidence of attempted theft
Richmond Fire crews say they recovered the body of a man, found dead inside an underground Pacific Gas & Electric utility vault Tuesday, and also found evidence the man might have been trying to steal wires that contained valuable metals.
Richmond Fire crews say they recovered the body of a man, found dead inside an underground Pacific Gas & Electric utility vault Tuesday, and also found evidence the man might have been trying to steal wires that contained valuable metals.
PG&E customers seek help navigating higher bills: United Way
United Way Bay Area is used to residents calling the agency's 211 helpline for help with food, shelter and other basic needs. But recently, rising PG&E rates are prompting calls from people who need help paying their utility bills more than ever before.
United Way Bay Area is used to residents calling the agency's 211 helpline for help with food, shelter and other basic needs. But recently, rising PG&E rates are prompting calls from people who need help paying their utility bills more than ever before.
Demonstrators protest PG&E hikes
Demonstrators criticized the CPUC and PG&E for rising rates: Electric bills have already doubled in the last five years.
Demonstrators criticized the CPUC and PG&E for rising rates: Electric bills have already doubled in the last five years.
Some Santa Cruz residents without power after pole catches fire
A power pole caught fire on state Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County on Thursday afternoon, causing the highway to be shut down north of Boulder Creek.
A power pole caught fire on state Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County on Thursday afternoon, causing the highway to be shut down north of Boulder Creek.
Planned power outage to hit PG&E customers in Napa and Sonoma counties
As the North Bay braces for an invasion of heat, Pacific Gas & Electric is preparing for a potential power shutoff to prevent equipment, mainly transformers, from overheating and causing a wildfire.
As the North Bay braces for an invasion of heat, Pacific Gas & Electric is preparing for a potential power shutoff to prevent equipment, mainly transformers, from overheating and causing a wildfire.