Power restored after over 3,000 in SF left in the dark, PG&E reports
Over 3,600 San Franciscans are without power on New Year's Eve as PG&E investigates an unplanned outage.
Over 3,600 San Franciscans are without power on New Year's Eve as PG&E investigates an unplanned outage.
PG&E to lower electric, gas rates in the new year
The rate cuts are due to PG&E completing a number of "safety and reliability projects" for customers and lower greenhouse gas compliance costs.
The rate cuts are due to PG&E completing a number of "safety and reliability projects" for customers and lower greenhouse gas compliance costs.
E-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws in 2026
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
SF residents, business owners say PG&E bill credits are 'not enough' after blackout
The power outage occurred Dec. 20 after a fire sparked that afternoon at a PG&E substation at 8th and Mission streets.
The power outage occurred Dec. 20 after a fire sparked that afternoon at a PG&E substation at 8th and Mission streets.
From e-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws for 2026
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
PG&E transformer fire prompts further power outages for thousands of SF residents
Around 11,000 PG&E customers in the Richmond, Golden Gate Park and Presidio areas were left without power,
Around 11,000 PG&E customers in the Richmond, Golden Gate Park and Presidio areas were left without power,
"It's so loud": Noisy PG&E generators causing new problems for SF residents
PG&E has installed massive generators in the Richmond to shore up the power supply, and neighbors say the noise is driving them crazy.
PG&E has installed massive generators in the Richmond to shore up the power supply, and neighbors say the noise is driving them crazy.
NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 door releases following complaints
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.
Waymo pauses San Francisco service amid severe weather
Waymo temporarily paused its robotaxi service in San Francisco on Thursday as severe weather, including flash flooding concerns, moved through the Bay Area.
Waymo temporarily paused its robotaxi service in San Francisco on Thursday as severe weather, including flash flooding concerns, moved through the Bay Area.
PG&E storm outages: Check to see if power is out in your area
Thousands of Pacific Gas & Electric customers across the Bay Area were without power Thursday morning as a powerful storm system battered the region.
Thousands of Pacific Gas & Electric customers across the Bay Area were without power Thursday morning as a powerful storm system battered the region.
PG&E Saratoga substation fire briefly knocks out power to thousands
A fire at a PG&E substation in Saratoga briefly cut power to nearly 17,000 customers Wednesday morning before being contained just before noon.
A fire at a PG&E substation in Saratoga briefly cut power to nearly 17,000 customers Wednesday morning before being contained just before noon.
Power fully restored in San Francisco after massive weekend outage: PG&E
PG&E on Tuesday said all power has been fully restored to San Francisco customers following a massive outage that drew international attention over the weekend.
PG&E on Tuesday said all power has been fully restored to San Francisco customers following a massive outage that drew international attention over the weekend.
San Francisco mayor asked Waymo to remove robotaxis during outage
Mayor Daniel Lurie said he contacted Waymo’s chief executive officer and asked the company to remove its cars from city streets during the outage.
Mayor Daniel Lurie said he contacted Waymo’s chief executive officer and asked the company to remove its cars from city streets during the outage.
Days-long outage hits elderly, low-income residents hardest in San Francisco
A widespread power outage in San Francisco has left many elderly and low-income residents without electricity for days. Nonprofits and city agencies are expanding food, charging, and emergency support services.
A widespread power outage in San Francisco has left many elderly and low-income residents without electricity for days. Nonprofits and city agencies are expanding food, charging, and emergency support services.
San Francisco power outage: What caused fire at PG&E substation?
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday voiced frustration with Pacific Gas and Electric after a massive power outage left about 130,000 customers without electricity over the weekend and the utility shifted its restoration timeline.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday voiced frustration with Pacific Gas and Electric after a massive power outage left about 130,000 customers without electricity over the weekend and the utility shifted its restoration timeline.
Power restored to much of San Francisco
Power remained out for roughly 3,800 homes and businesses in San Francisco on Monday morning following a massive outage that darkened the city, caused food to rot and Waymo cars to stall without traffic lights over the weekend.
Power remained out for roughly 3,800 homes and businesses in San Francisco on Monday morning following a massive outage that darkened the city, caused food to rot and Waymo cars to stall without traffic lights over the weekend.
PG&E outage leaves 19,000 customers without power across San Francisco
PG&E said the outage began shortly after noon Saturday in the western part of the city before spreading to several neighborhoods, including most of downtown.
PG&E said the outage began shortly after noon Saturday in the western part of the city before spreading to several neighborhoods, including most of downtown.
125,000 left without power in SF after massive PG&E outage
PG&E's outage map showed that more than 30% of its users in San Francisco were affected by the blackouts.
PG&E's outage map showed that more than 30% of its users in San Francisco were affected by the blackouts.
Missing men feared dead amid chop-shop dispute in Oakland
It's been seven months since Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, vanished without a trace.
It's been seven months since Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, vanished without a trace.
Oakland police host holiday celebration for 100 kids to connect in positive way
The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.
The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.