PG&E shutdown idles wine crush, wineries trying to catch up
Crush pads across wine country have been humming since August, with grapes moving from field to fermenting and eventually to barrels and bottles, but Wednesday after midnight, that stopped.
Crush pads across wine country have been humming since August, with grapes moving from field to fermenting and eventually to barrels and bottles, but Wednesday after midnight, that stopped.
Outages cause problems for wineries
Some of the last remaining areas to have power restored were farmland, including Sonoma and Napa County vineyards. Debora Villalon reports.
Some of the last remaining areas to have power restored were farmland, including Sonoma and Napa County vineyards. Debora Villalon reports.
PG&E CEO defends power shutdown, promises customer service improvements
At a news conference Friday evening, Johnson showed photos where inspectors found the high winds had blown tree branches into power lines at 31 locations: 21 spots in the East Bay and South Bay, 4 in the North Bay, and 6 in the Sierra foothills.
At a news conference Friday evening, Johnson showed photos where inspectors found the high winds had blown tree branches into power lines at 31 locations: 21 spots in the East Bay and South Bay, 4 in the North Bay, and 6 in the Sierra foothills.
San Francisco utility defends decision to shut power, promises customer service improvements
At a news conference Friday evening, Johnson showed photos where inspectors found the high winds had blown tree branches into power lines at 31 locations. 21 spots in the East Bay and South Bay, 4 in the North Bay, and 6 in the Sierra foothills.
At a news conference Friday evening, Johnson showed photos where inspectors found the high winds had blown tree branches into power lines at 31 locations. 21 spots in the East Bay and South Bay, 4 in the North Bay, and 6 in the Sierra foothills.
Power back on all across the Bay Area
As of 7 a.m. Saturday, power was up and running for 98 percent of Santa Cruz County customers affected by this week's shutoff.
As of 7 a.m. Saturday, power was up and running for 98 percent of Santa Cruz County customers affected by this week's shutoff.
PG&E restores 99% of Bay Area customers who lost power due to shutdown
As of 8:30 p.m., 97% of customers have been restored system-wide, according to PG&E.
As of 8:30 p.m., 97% of customers have been restored system-wide, according to PG&E.
Oakland man in critical condition after being struck by hit-and-run driver
Police said a preliminary investigation indicates the man was walking in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him and fled the scene.
Police said a preliminary investigation indicates the man was walking in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him and fled the scene.
Adding up the losses: effects of PG&E shutoff on East Bay businesses
At Montclair Florist, the outage led to spoiled product and no phone or online orders, the bulk of the business.
At Montclair Florist, the outage led to spoiled product and no phone or online orders, the bulk of the business.
Some East Bay businesses reopen following power shutdown
Frustrations continued Friday as business owners and customers alike discover if their power is back. Greg Liggins reports.
Frustrations continued Friday as business owners and customers alike discover if their power is back. Greg Liggins reports.
PG&E: Power restored to 74 percent of customers in impacted areas
By Friday morning, Alameda County was 78 percent restored and Contra Costa County was 85 percent restored. Santa Clara County was 88 percent restored.
By Friday morning, Alameda County was 78 percent restored and Contra Costa County was 85 percent restored. Santa Clara County was 88 percent restored.
200K without power as PG&E continues restoration efforts
PG&E continued it's ongoing effort to restore power to all customers impacted by the unprecedented blackout.
PG&E continued it's ongoing effort to restore power to all customers impacted by the unprecedented blackout.
Man on oxygen dies minutes after PG&E cuts off power, fire officials say
Northern California fire officials say a man dependent on oxygen died about 12 minutes after Pacific Gas and Electric shut down power to the area as part of a massive effort to prevent fire.
Northern California fire officials say a man dependent on oxygen died about 12 minutes after Pacific Gas and Electric shut down power to the area as part of a massive effort to prevent fire.
Still no relief, PG&E shutoffs disrupt Comcast services
The PG&E shutoffs across the Bay Area are being blamed for cable and internet outages. Comcast's Xfinity services are down in parts of 34 counties leaving many residents even more frustrated.
The PG&E shutoffs across the Bay Area are being blamed for cable and internet outages. Comcast's Xfinity services are down in parts of 34 counties leaving many residents even more frustrated.
California blackout: Isn't there an easier way? How long will the power be out?
Here are some questions and answers about the outage.
Here are some questions and answers about the outage.
North Bay residents anxious without power
North Bay residents hope power will be restored by 11 p.m. Allison Rodriguez reports
North Bay residents hope power will be restored by 11 p.m. Allison Rodriguez reports
Families, merchants cope with PG&E outages in East Bay Hills
PG&E said there are still 3,000 customers without power Thursday night in the East Bay Hills. KTVU's Amber Lee reports a supply store remained resilient and opened. Transactions were made the old fashioned way: with pen and paper.
PG&E said there are still 3,000 customers without power Thursday night in the East Bay Hills. KTVU's Amber Lee reports a supply store remained resilient and opened. Transactions were made the old fashioned way: with pen and paper.
Power restored in Orinda, many throughout county still in the dark
PG&E officials said Thursday night that about 4,600 customers in Contra Costa County were still without power from the public safety power shutoffs. KTVU'S Jana Katsuyama says those in Orinda were among the lucky ones.
PG&E officials said Thursday night that about 4,600 customers in Contra Costa County were still without power from the public safety power shutoffs. KTVU'S Jana Katsuyama says those in Orinda were among the lucky ones.
PG&E Shutoff: Power restored to 426K customers, 310K still without
Restorations have begun for some of the 738,000 PG&E customers who lost power across the Bay Area and other parts of Northen California.
Restorations have begun for some of the 738,000 PG&E customers who lost power across the Bay Area and other parts of Northen California.
A second night of no power in the North Bay
In the North Bay some of the first areas to have their power shutoff are among some of the last to be restored. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports from Santa Rosa where residents huddled around lanterns and dined together.
In the North Bay some of the first areas to have their power shutoff are among some of the last to be restored. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports from Santa Rosa where residents huddled around lanterns and dined together.
San Jose mayor says power shutoff cost city $500K
Power is expected to be fully restored in San Jose on Friday, according to PG&E.
Power is expected to be fully restored in San Jose on Friday, according to PG&E.