Kincade Fire rages on, new evacuation warnings as wind event looms
At 2,700 feet in altitude, the former 1800's town of Mercuryville, now a ghost town, population not two, but zero, though damaged still has it's one remaining building thanks to fire crews.
At 2,700 feet in altitude, the former 1800's town of Mercuryville, now a ghost town, population not two, but zero, though damaged still has it's one remaining building thanks to fire crews.
Kincade Fire ignited four minutes after malfunction on PG&E transmission tower
A few miles up a private road in Geyserville is where an equipment malfunction occurred on a Pacific Gas and Electric transmission tower, just minutes before the Kincade Fire started.
A few miles up a private road in Geyserville is where an equipment malfunction occurred on a Pacific Gas and Electric transmission tower, just minutes before the Kincade Fire started.
PG&E equipment possibly involved in 400+ fires
PG&E incident reports obtained by 2 Investigates shows PG&E equipment may have ignited more than 400 fires in California last year.
PG&E incident reports obtained by 2 Investigates shows PG&E equipment may have ignited more than 400 fires in California last year.
Kincade Fire grows as crews battle 8 other blazes in California
Meanwhile, PG&E admitted on Thursday its electrical equipment may have ignited the Kincade Fire, despite blackouts imposed across the region to prevent blazes.
Meanwhile, PG&E admitted on Thursday its electrical equipment may have ignited the Kincade Fire, despite blackouts imposed across the region to prevent blazes.
Power restored to 99% of PG&E customers from midweek shutoff
PG&E Thursday gave a weather "all clear" to customers affected by its Public Safety Power Shutoff that began Wednesday in the North Bay and Sierra foothills above Interstate Highway 80, and the utility company will begin inspecting its equipment before it restores power.
PG&E Thursday gave a weather "all clear" to customers affected by its Public Safety Power Shutoff that began Wednesday in the North Bay and Sierra foothills above Interstate Highway 80, and the utility company will begin inspecting its equipment before it restores power.
PG&E stock plummets 30 percent, closes trading at all-time low
The price of one share of PG&E stock ended trading Friday at $5.00 per share, down from Thursday's closing price of $7.20 per share, a decline of 30.56%, which is a new all-time low closing price for the stock.
The price of one share of PG&E stock ended trading Friday at $5.00 per share, down from Thursday's closing price of $7.20 per share, a decline of 30.56%, which is a new all-time low closing price for the stock.
Oakland police commission investigating arrest of former council member
Commission chair Regina Jackson called Riles' arrest a "travesty" during Thursday's meeting, where Riles and dozens of supporters spoke out.
Commission chair Regina Jackson called Riles' arrest a "travesty" during Thursday's meeting, where Riles and dozens of supporters spoke out.
Facebook testing new news feature it says will 'gather insight from journalists and publishers'
Facebook announced Friday it will begin testing Facebook News, which the tech giant said will offer users more control over the stories they see as well as the ability to discover a broader array of content.
Facebook announced Friday it will begin testing Facebook News, which the tech giant said will offer users more control over the stories they see as well as the ability to discover a broader array of content.
'They better step things up,' Newsom to PG&E
Gov. Gavin Newsom again blasted California's utilities - most notably Pacific Gas & Electric - for failures to modernize electrical systems. He said shutting off power shouldn't have to be the alternative in a state that is the most technologically advanced.
Gov. Gavin Newsom again blasted California's utilities - most notably Pacific Gas & Electric - for failures to modernize electrical systems. He said shutting off power shouldn't have to be the alternative in a state that is the most technologically advanced.
Gov. Newsom lashes out at PG&E, takes different approach after 2003 recall effort over rolling blackouts
If Gov. Gavin Newsom fails to hold the state's unpopular investor-owned utilities accountable and stabilize power delivery, he will pay a price. If successful, he may reap tremendous political benefits.
If Gov. Gavin Newsom fails to hold the state's unpopular investor-owned utilities accountable and stabilize power delivery, he will pay a price. If successful, he may reap tremendous political benefits.
PG&E found broken equipment near origin of massive Kincade Fire
Pacific Gas and Electric said it became aware Wednesday night that there was an equipment failure on a high voltage transmission line near where the Kincade Fire sparked, according to an incident report the San Francisco-based utility submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission Thursday.
Pacific Gas and Electric said it became aware Wednesday night that there was an equipment failure on a high voltage transmission line near where the Kincade Fire sparked, according to an incident report the San Francisco-based utility submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission Thursday.
Kincade Fire: Resource guide for those impacted by wildfire in Sonoma County
As the Kincade Fire grows and the firefight continues, 2,000 residents in Geyserville remain under an evacuation order.
As the Kincade Fire grows and the firefight continues, 2,000 residents in Geyserville remain under an evacuation order.
PG&E MAP: Round 2 of de-energization begins
Residents in parts of the North Bay and the Sierra Foothills are without electricity for a second round of PG&E power shutoffs amid forecasts of dry, hot and windy weather conditions that pose elevated risks for wildfires.
Residents in parts of the North Bay and the Sierra Foothills are without electricity for a second round of PG&E power shutoffs amid forecasts of dry, hot and windy weather conditions that pose elevated risks for wildfires.
17 California counties will go dark starting today in new round of PG&E power shutoffs
In all, 179,000 customers will be affected by the second "Public Safety Power Shutoff" this season, the utility said in a statement.
In all, 179,000 customers will be affected by the second "Public Safety Power Shutoff" this season, the utility said in a statement.
Google announces breakthrough in blazingly fast computing
Google announced Wednesday it has achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing, saying it has developed an experimental processor that took just minutes to complete a calculation that would take the world's best supercomputer thousands of years.
Google announced Wednesday it has achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing, saying it has developed an experimental processor that took just minutes to complete a calculation that would take the world's best supercomputer thousands of years.
Public health officials confirm measles exposure at Disneyland, Starbucks
Public health officials are investigating a measles case involving a Los Angeles County resident that recently visited Disneyland, several Starbucks locations and a deli, according to a recent statement on Wednesday
Public health officials are investigating a measles case involving a Los Angeles County resident that recently visited Disneyland, several Starbucks locations and a deli, according to a recent statement on Wednesday
Cal Fire Division Chief Jonathan Cox
High winds and hot temperatures has the Bay Area under a Red Flag warning due to high fire danger
High winds and hot temperatures has the Bay Area under a Red Flag warning due to high fire danger
PSPS causes rush for power generators and back-up battery systems
Unless you go big, however, small generators are very limited.
Unless you go big, however, small generators are very limited.
Demand for power generators surges across Bay Area ahead of second PSPS
A portable generator that'll keep a few things, like a refrigerator and TVs running, costs from around $1,000 to $2,500. Tom Vacar reports.
A portable generator that'll keep a few things, like a refrigerator and TVs running, costs from around $1,000 to $2,500. Tom Vacar reports.
Tesla's stock soars after company posts surprising 3Q profit
Tesla posted a surprising profit of $143 million in its latest quarter, raising hopes the electric car pioneer may finally be turning the corner after posting mostly losses during its first decade as a publicly held company.
Tesla posted a surprising profit of $143 million in its latest quarter, raising hopes the electric car pioneer may finally be turning the corner after posting mostly losses during its first decade as a publicly held company.