PG&E power shutoff delayed for parts of Contra Costa County
PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff that was set for Wednesday morning in the Lamorinda area of Contra Costa County appears to have been delayed to the afternoon because of changing weather conditions, authorities said.
PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff that was set for Wednesday morning in the Lamorinda area of Contra Costa County appears to have been delayed to the afternoon because of changing weather conditions, authorities said.
More potential PG&E outages have residents on edge
That means businesses that recently cleaned the mess and restocked losses from last month's blackout, are facing a repeat.
That means businesses that recently cleaned the mess and restocked losses from last month's blackout, are facing a repeat.
Emergency warning systems present patchwork of problems
During a power shutoff or disaster, advanced warning is expected, but the patchwork of technology and lack of uniformity causes confusion across the Bay Area, forcing many alerts to be missed, delayed or lost.
During a power shutoff or disaster, advanced warning is expected, but the patchwork of technology and lack of uniformity causes confusion across the Bay Area, forcing many alerts to be missed, delayed or lost.
PG&E: Power shutoff to impact 303K customers in these 24 counties
Pacific Gas and Electric warned customers of another potential round of shutoffs that could impact 303,000 customers in 24 counties beginning Wednesday morning.
Pacific Gas and Electric warned customers of another potential round of shutoffs that could impact 303,000 customers in 24 counties beginning Wednesday morning.
CA Senate oversight committee grills PG&E over public safety power shutoffs
PG&E CEO Bill Johnson and other officials from PG&E testified before the State Senate energy, utilities and communications committee. The bankrupty utility responding to questions about the protocol, response and future of public safety power shutoffs.
PG&E CEO Bill Johnson and other officials from PG&E testified before the State Senate energy, utilities and communications committee. The bankrupty utility responding to questions about the protocol, response and future of public safety power shutoffs.
Carpool violator caught with doll strapped into child's car seat
CHP Contra Costa stops motorist who tried to use a doll to cheat the carpool lane on Interstate 680.
CHP Contra Costa stops motorist who tried to use a doll to cheat the carpool lane on Interstate 680.
PG&E says power shutoffs possible in the Bay Area this week
PG&E is monitoring a potentially strong offshore wind event this week that could prompt a power safety shutoff
PG&E is monitoring a potentially strong offshore wind event this week that could prompt a power safety shutoff
Possible power shutoffs this week
PG and E says it could shut power to some customers this week due to fire danger
PG and E says it could shut power to some customers this week due to fire danger
Small 'eat-in' for man cited by BART officer for eating on platform
Steve Foster said he knew he could not eat on the train. However, he did not know it was against the law to eat on the platform. He said had he known, he would have thrown it away or eaten it outside the fare gate.
Steve Foster said he knew he could not eat on the train. However, he did not know it was against the law to eat on the platform. He said had he known, he would have thrown it away or eaten it outside the fare gate.
63-year-old woman, mother of 9, killed in hit-and-run identified
A woman killed in a hit-and-run collision on Wednesday on San Francisco's Mission Street has been identified by the city's medical examiner's office as Faamaini Fau.
A woman killed in a hit-and-run collision on Wednesday on San Francisco's Mission Street has been identified by the city's medical examiner's office as Faamaini Fau.
Man detained by BART police for eating sandwich files claim against transit agency
The Concord man, who was handcuffed and cited after a confrontation with a BART police officer for eating a sandwich while on a station platform, is now suing BART.
The Concord man, who was handcuffed and cited after a confrontation with a BART police officer for eating a sandwich while on a station platform, is now suing BART.
Controlled burns in East Bay part of California's wildfire abatement project
Some East Bay folks saw smoke on the top of a nearby wildland and breathed a sigh of relief knowing that it was done to protect them.
Some East Bay folks saw smoke on the top of a nearby wildland and breathed a sigh of relief knowing that it was done to protect them.
Cell phone towers go dark during shutoff
Data voluntarily submitted by wireless companies to the Federal Communications Commission shows that more than 700 cell phone towers were down across California on Oct. 28. Brooks Jarosz reports
Data voluntarily submitted by wireless companies to the Federal Communications Commission shows that more than 700 cell phone towers were down across California on Oct. 28. Brooks Jarosz reports
State Sen Wiener drafts bill to turn PG and E into public utility
State Sen Scott Wiener proposes legislation to force a government takeover of the troubled utility
State Sen Scott Wiener proposes legislation to force a government takeover of the troubled utility
CPUC launches formal investigation into PG&E power shutoffs
The California Public Utilities Commission has announced a formal investigation into PG&E's historic and controversial Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month to assess whether the company's leadership properly balanced the utility's need to provide safe and reliable service.
The California Public Utilities Commission has announced a formal investigation into PG&E's historic and controversial Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month to assess whether the company's leadership properly balanced the utility's need to provide safe and reliable service.
Hospital dresses up ‘newest neighbors’ in tiny red Mister Rogers cardigans for World Kindness Day
UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh welcomed its newest and most adorable neighbors on World Kindness Day, dressing them in tiny Mister Rogers-style cardigans.
UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh welcomed its newest and most adorable neighbors on World Kindness Day, dressing them in tiny Mister Rogers-style cardigans.
Despite bankruptcy, PG&E continues to spend millions on lobbying
In the midst of bankruptcy, liability for wildfires and ongoing scrutiny over public safety power shutoffs (PSPS), PG&E continues to spend millions of dollars in lobbying. The company’s latest filing with the secretary of state shows it has spent nearly $2.1 million this year to influence lawmakers, pay lobbying firms and compensate in-house lobbyists.
In the midst of bankruptcy, liability for wildfires and ongoing scrutiny over public safety power shutoffs (PSPS), PG&E continues to spend millions of dollars in lobbying. The company’s latest filing with the secretary of state shows it has spent nearly $2.1 million this year to influence lawmakers, pay lobbying firms and compensate in-house lobbyists.
Shawny Williams sworn in as Vallejo's new police chief
Vallejo's new police chief was sworn in at a packed ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday. Shawny Williams is the first African American to head the department and he said he's ready for change.
Vallejo's new police chief was sworn in at a packed ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday. Shawny Williams is the first African American to head the department and he said he's ready for change.
Deadline for North Bay fire victims to file claims against PG&E extended amid bankruptcy
North Bay fire victims have more time to file insurance claims after a bankruptcy court extended the deadline.
North Bay fire victims have more time to file insurance claims after a bankruptcy court extended the deadline.
Santa Rosa brewery apologizes for 'F—PG&E' beer after fierce backlash
A Santa Rosa brewery issued an apology over the name of its newest ale that was inspired by Pacific Gas and Electric.
A Santa Rosa brewery issued an apology over the name of its newest ale that was inspired by Pacific Gas and Electric.