Gov. Newsom threatens possible PG&E takeover if no plan is made
California's governor on Friday threatened a possible takeover of the troubled utility blamed for sparking deadly wildfires across the state with its outdated equipment unless it can emerge from bankruptcy ahead of next year's wildfire season with a plan focused on safety.
California's governor on Friday threatened a possible takeover of the troubled utility blamed for sparking deadly wildfires across the state with its outdated equipment unless it can emerge from bankruptcy ahead of next year's wildfire season with a plan focused on safety.
Cities to be reimbursed for costs from recent PG&E shutoffs
State legislators are reimbursing cities for costs incurred from recent Pacific Gas and Electric power shutoffs.
State legislators are reimbursing cities for costs incurred from recent Pacific Gas and Electric power shutoffs.
Cities reimbursed for power shutoffs
California legislators say they will reimburse cities for losses incurred during the PG and E power shutoffs
California legislators say they will reimburse cities for losses incurred during the PG and E power shutoffs
Crews working on PG&E transmission tower possibly linked to cause of Kincade Fire
SkyFOX captured video of multiple PG&E trucks and about a dozen workers performing unknown maintenance or repairs on the tower near Kincade and Burned Mountain Roads.
SkyFOX captured video of multiple PG&E trucks and about a dozen workers performing unknown maintenance or repairs on the tower near Kincade and Burned Mountain Roads.
Man killed in San Jose officer-involved shooting
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in San Jose that happened Thursday afternoon.
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in San Jose that happened Thursday afternoon.
1,400 customers still without electricity from recent PG&E planned shutoffs
Pacific Gas and Electric said only 1,400 customers impacted by the most recent public safety power shutoff (PSPS) remained without power Thursday night.
Pacific Gas and Electric said only 1,400 customers impacted by the most recent public safety power shutoff (PSPS) remained without power Thursday night.
Marin County officials evaluate how outages affect the elderly
Some seniors living in an apartment complex in Fairfax were without power for five days. Now Marin County officials are looking at how shutoffs affect the elderly
Some seniors living in an apartment complex in Fairfax were without power for five days. Now Marin County officials are looking at how shutoffs affect the elderly
Residents in Oakland's Upper Rockridge neighborhood in shock following late-night abduction
A victim in Oakland's Upper Rockridge neighborhood was confronted by two men wearing masks. The suspects took the victim to a downtown Berkeley ATM and demanded cash.
A victim in Oakland's Upper Rockridge neighborhood was confronted by two men wearing masks. The suspects took the victim to a downtown Berkeley ATM and demanded cash.
PG&E planned outages may have prevented 56 fires
PG&E said its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) from October 9 through 12 possibly help prevent 56 fires.
PG&E said its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) from October 9 through 12 possibly help prevent 56 fires.
Following Twitter's ban, the pressure is now on Facebook to ban political ads, too
Facebook's policy is to accept paid political ads from candidates without fact-checking them or censoring them, even if they contain lies.
Facebook's policy is to accept paid political ads from candidates without fact-checking them or censoring them, even if they contain lies.
PG&E equipment blamed for 6 fires in the last 8 days
Pacific Gas & Electric equipment has been identified as the cause of the Bethel and Oakley fires from over the weekend, East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said on Wednesday.
Pacific Gas & Electric equipment has been identified as the cause of the Bethel and Oakley fires from over the weekend, East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said on Wednesday.
Six fires linked to Pacific Gas and Electric equipment
New documents show PG&E equipment likely started fires in Bethel Island and Oakley on Sunday. In all, these are the 5th and 6th fires linked to PG&E equipment in the last 8 days.
New documents show PG&E equipment likely started fires in Bethel Island and Oakley on Sunday. In all, these are the 5th and 6th fires linked to PG&E equipment in the last 8 days.
PG&E reports on first shutoff, also will extend fire claims deadline
PG&E will extend earlier Oct. 21 fire claims deadline for harm suffered in 2017 and 2018 wildfires
PG&E will extend earlier Oct. 21 fire claims deadline for harm suffered in 2017 and 2018 wildfires
Rep. Khanna calls for public ownership of PG&E amid wildfires
"This situation has been devastating for many people across California. Many are without power and homes have been destroyed by these fires," Khanna said in a statement from his office in Washington, D.C.
"This situation has been devastating for many people across California. Many are without power and homes have been destroyed by these fires," Khanna said in a statement from his office in Washington, D.C.
PG&E turns the lights on, community comes out to support seniors left in dark
The outage was especially tough for the elderly living at Bennett House on Taylor Drive in Fairfax.
The outage was especially tough for the elderly living at Bennett House on Taylor Drive in Fairfax.
PG&E blackout: Elderly and disabled residents, including original Rosie the Riveter, left in dark for days
Although she has been through a lot in her life, this dayslong blackout since Saturday has been especially difficult. "It's been hard mentally," Phyllis Gould said. "I just broke down yesterday. I couldn't stop crying."
Although she has been through a lot in her life, this dayslong blackout since Saturday has been especially difficult. "It's been hard mentally," Phyllis Gould said. "I just broke down yesterday. I couldn't stop crying."
Outpouring of support for residents in senior living apartments
Paul Chambers reports from Fairfax where seniors at Mercy Housing had their lights turned back on during the 3 p.m. hour, Wednesday.
Paul Chambers reports from Fairfax where seniors at Mercy Housing had their lights turned back on during the 3 p.m. hour, Wednesday.
Twitter bans all political advertisements
Twitter is banning all political advertising from its service, saying social media companies give advertisers an unfair advantage in proliferating highly targeted, misleading messages.
Twitter is banning all political advertising from its service, saying social media companies give advertisers an unfair advantage in proliferating highly targeted, misleading messages.
Winds better than many feared
PG&E canceled power outages to five counties. Still, more than 500,000 will still be in the dark. Allison Rodriguez reports
PG&E canceled power outages to five counties. Still, more than 500,000 will still be in the dark. Allison Rodriguez reports
PG&E cancels safety shutoff in parts of the Bay Area
PG&E early Wednesday morning canceled planned power shutoffs for customers in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties.
PG&E early Wednesday morning canceled planned power shutoffs for customers in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties.