Get Ready: How to prepare for PG&E power shutoff
With a severe power outage looming, residents should prepare to be without electricity for days.
With a severe power outage looming, residents should prepare to be without electricity for days.
PG&E shutoff could mean gas pumps may be inoperable, along with traffic lights and ATMs
The prospect of a massive midweek power shutdown has public agencies across the Bay Area scrambling.
The prospect of a massive midweek power shutdown has public agencies across the Bay Area scrambling.
Parts of Bay Area prepare for unprecedented PG&E emergency power shutoffs
PG&E has not confirmed any power shutoffs, but local police departments say the outages are likely, making for an anxious two-year anniversary of the Tubbs?Fire from 2017. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports from the North Bay where Sonoma County would be hit the hardest from the preemptive shutoffs due to high fire risk.
PG&E has not confirmed any power shutoffs, but local police departments say the outages are likely, making for an anxious two-year anniversary of the Tubbs?Fire from 2017. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports from the North Bay where Sonoma County would be hit the hardest from the preemptive shutoffs due to high fire risk.
PG&E shutoffs could affect tens of thousands in San Jose
PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoffs could stretch to the South Bay. The utility company said on Monday, this latest round that could begin on Wednesday could affect 38,000 customers in Santa Clara County. KTVU's Azenith Smith has the latest from officials in the San Jose.
PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoffs could stretch to the South Bay. The utility company said on Monday, this latest round that could begin on Wednesday could affect 38,000 customers in Santa Clara County. KTVU's Azenith Smith has the latest from officials in the San Jose.
3 hospitalized after fire breaks out at San Francisco home
A fire at a San Francisco home Monday morning left four people injured, including a firefighter, and several people displaced.
A fire at a San Francisco home Monday morning left four people injured, including a firefighter, and several people displaced.
Sacramento Uber driver in medical coma after rider attack
A California Uber driver is in a coma induced by doctors because of a heart attack he suffered after an altercation with a knife-wielding passenger.
A California Uber driver is in a coma induced by doctors because of a heart attack he suffered after an altercation with a knife-wielding passenger.
Fight prompts fatal stabbing outside bakery in San Jose, city's 28th homicide of 2019
A man was fatally stabbed in San Jose late Sunday night, marking the city's 28th homicide of the year, police said.
A man was fatally stabbed in San Jose late Sunday night, marking the city's 28th homicide of the year, police said.
21-year-old woman killed, minor arrested for DUI in early morning Sunnyvale crash
A 21-year-old San Jose woman was killed Sunday morning in a solo vehicle crash on the connector from westbound State Route 237 to northbound 101 in Sunnyvale, the California Highway Patrol reported. The driver of the vehicle, a minor, was placed under arrest on suspicion of DUI, CHP Officer Ross Lee said.
A 21-year-old San Jose woman was killed Sunday morning in a solo vehicle crash on the connector from westbound State Route 237 to northbound 101 in Sunnyvale, the California Highway Patrol reported. The driver of the vehicle, a minor, was placed under arrest on suspicion of DUI, CHP Officer Ross Lee said.
Car fire may have started 15-acre 'Point Fire' burning near Pacheo Pass in Santa Clara County
Cal Fire is fighting a grass fire at state Highway 152 and Dinosaur Point Road near Pacheco Pass in rural far southeastern Santa Clara County. As of 5:45 p.m., about 15 acres had burned, said Cal Fire, adding that heat and winds were contributing to a "high rate of spread."
Cal Fire is fighting a grass fire at state Highway 152 and Dinosaur Point Road near Pacheco Pass in rural far southeastern Santa Clara County. As of 5:45 p.m., about 15 acres had burned, said Cal Fire, adding that heat and winds were contributing to a "high rate of spread."
Disney World gondola malfunctions
Walt Disney World park-goers were stuck for hours aboard the Florida resort's newly launched aerial cable car system Saturday night, prompting firefighters to lift people from the gondolas to bring them back to the ground. There were no reported injuries.
Walt Disney World park-goers were stuck for hours aboard the Florida resort's newly launched aerial cable car system Saturday night, prompting firefighters to lift people from the gondolas to bring them back to the ground. There were no reported injuries.
Westbound lanes of I-80 reopened following fatal crash in Richmond
All lanes have reopened following a fatal crash on westbound Interstate 80 near the Carlson Boulevard exit in Richmond, the California Highway Patrol reported. The collision was reported at 11:39 a.m. and involved multiple vehicles, including a motorcycle.
All lanes have reopened following a fatal crash on westbound Interstate 80 near the Carlson Boulevard exit in Richmond, the California Highway Patrol reported. The collision was reported at 11:39 a.m. and involved multiple vehicles, including a motorcycle.
Dry, gusty conditions trigger red flag warning in North Bay
Pacific Gas & Electric elevated its concern for possible power shutoffs as a hot spell moves through the North Bay this weekend. On Saturday night, many North Bay residents will be looking up to the hills for signs of trouble.
Pacific Gas & Electric elevated its concern for possible power shutoffs as a hot spell moves through the North Bay this weekend. On Saturday night, many North Bay residents will be looking up to the hills for signs of trouble.
Autopsy reveals Santa Rita inmate died of asphyxiation after restraint placed on him
New details emerged Wednesday on the death of a Santa Rita Jail inmate who died of asphyxiation, according to an autopsy, after a restraint called "the wrap" was placed on him.?
New details emerged Wednesday on the death of a Santa Rita Jail inmate who died of asphyxiation, according to an autopsy, after a restraint called "the wrap" was placed on him.?
Police pursuing carjacked CHP cruiser in Tehachapi
Officers are pursuing a reckless driver in Kern County. The pursuit began around 5 p.m. in Lancaster. SkyFOX caught the suspect vehicle driving through the unpaved desert area near Rosamond Blvd.
Officers are pursuing a reckless driver in Kern County. The pursuit began around 5 p.m. in Lancaster. SkyFOX caught the suspect vehicle driving through the unpaved desert area near Rosamond Blvd.
Residents seek transparency and accountability as new Vallejo police chief is announced
The Vallejo Police Department, after years of turmoil, is getting a new police chief. Shawny Williams was chosen among five finalists, and almost 50 applicants to lead the embattled department, beset by lawsuits and community unrest. Williams is the first African American to lead the department.
The Vallejo Police Department, after years of turmoil, is getting a new police chief. Shawny Williams was chosen among five finalists, and almost 50 applicants to lead the embattled department, beset by lawsuits and community unrest. Williams is the first African American to lead the department.
Apple unveils new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro
Apple CEO Tim Cook took to the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino Tuesday to unveil the company's latest products and services at its annual Apple Event.
Apple CEO Tim Cook took to the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino Tuesday to unveil the company's latest products and services at its annual Apple Event.
San Francisco offers $2.5B for PG&E's equipment, power lines in the city
San Francisco City officials have offered Pacific Gas & Electric $2.5 billion for all of its assets within the city and county, thereby creating the state's third-largest municipal utility behind Los Angeles and Sacramento.
San Francisco City officials have offered Pacific Gas & Electric $2.5 billion for all of its assets within the city and county, thereby creating the state's third-largest municipal utility behind Los Angeles and Sacramento.
Apple Store Burlingame snatch-and-grab heist under investigation
Police in Burlingame are investigating a smash-and-grab style burglary at an Apple Store.
Police in Burlingame are investigating a smash-and-grab style burglary at an Apple Store.
Tesla begins selling car insurance to Tesla vehicle owners
Tesla owners can now buy insurance policies from the electric car company in what may be an essential step toward it selling driverless vehicles. The company said Wednesday it's now selling policies in California and will go nationwide at an undisclosed date.
Tesla owners can now buy insurance policies from the electric car company in what may be an essential step toward it selling driverless vehicles. The company said Wednesday it's now selling policies in California and will go nationwide at an undisclosed date.
Tesla reboots its solar-panel business, offers rental plans
Tesla is trying to spark its solar-panel business by letting consumers rent rooftop systems rather than buy them. Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk announced the offering in a series of tweets Sunday.
Tesla is trying to spark its solar-panel business by letting consumers rent rooftop systems rather than buy them. Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk announced the offering in a series of tweets Sunday.