PG&E notifies thousands of possible power shutoffs
PG&E is preparing for some possible planned power shutoffs, as early as tonight, in 6 Bay Area counties and 17 counties in its service territory. Though the shutoff will affect on 22,000 of PG&E's 5.5 million electric customers, many often tell me they are tired of it.
PG&E is preparing for some possible planned power shutoffs, as early as tonight, in 6 Bay Area counties and 17 counties in its service territory. Though the shutoff will affect on 22,000 of PG&E's 5.5 million electric customers, many often tell me they are tired of it.
Power shutoffs expected in Bay Area on Election Day
Six Bay Area counties are facing possible power shutoffs on Election Day and the following days, PG&E reported.
Six Bay Area counties are facing possible power shutoffs on Election Day and the following days, PG&E reported.
5 rescued after boat capsizes on Antioch marina
Five people were rescued from the Antioch marina after their boat capsized Sunday morning.
Five people were rescued from the Antioch marina after their boat capsized Sunday morning.
Art student found dead hanging from a tree in 1985 in Concord: suicide or homicide?
One East Bay family's search for answers surrounding a young art student's death has lasted almost four decades.
One East Bay family's search for answers surrounding a young art student's death has lasted almost four decades.
Electric flying taxi testing for takeoff in Bay Area would speed up commute
An all-new type of electric aircraft could soon be flying over the Bay Area.
An all-new type of electric aircraft could soon be flying over the Bay Area.
East Bay cheer squad needs help to get to Nationals
A Contra Costa County cheer squad qualified for the national competition in Florida, but the team is struggling to fundraise.
A Contra Costa County cheer squad qualified for the national competition in Florida, but the team is struggling to fundraise.
'It's disingenuous': Brentwood pastor calls out councilwoman over apparent fake endorsement
Turmoil boils over in Brentwood as a priest demands an apology for a councilwoman running for re-election, saying a flyer implied an endorsement of her by him.
Turmoil boils over in Brentwood as a priest demands an apology for a councilwoman running for re-election, saying a flyer implied an endorsement of her by him.
Oakland deploys surveillance cameras to prosecute illegal dumping
The city of Oakland is deploying 15 more surveillance cameras around the city to help prosecute illegal dumping.
The city of Oakland is deploying 15 more surveillance cameras around the city to help prosecute illegal dumping.
Potential power shutoffs and when to expect them in the Bay Area
Starting Thursday evening, much of Pacific Gas & Electric's territory will be blasted by offshore wind that could ignite wildfires. But big as the area is, those forcibly shut off will be small.
Starting Thursday evening, much of Pacific Gas & Electric's territory will be blasted by offshore wind that could ignite wildfires. But big as the area is, those forcibly shut off will be small.
Oakley police sergeant injured in head-on crash with stolen car
An officer responding to a stolen car report was injured when the stolen car crashed head-on while escaping Saturday evening, Oakley police said.
An officer responding to a stolen car report was injured when the stolen car crashed head-on while escaping Saturday evening, Oakley police said.
Car engulfed in flames after Antioch crash, trapped driver dies
A car crash turned fatal when a driver was trapped and unable to escape his car when it became engulfed in flames in Antioch Sunday morning, authorities said.
A car crash turned fatal when a driver was trapped and unable to escape his car when it became engulfed in flames in Antioch Sunday morning, authorities said.
Thieves armed with sledgehammers rob luxury consignment store
A high-end consignment store in Walnut Creek was robbed Thursday afternoon by thieves armed with sledgehammers.
A high-end consignment store in Walnut Creek was robbed Thursday afternoon by thieves armed with sledgehammers.
Murals and live music come to downtown Concord
Public art and music comes to Concord this weekend. Artists tell their stories through their murals. This will be Creative Concord's third annual event in partnership with the city of Concord. The best part: it's free.
Public art and music comes to Concord this weekend. Artists tell their stories through their murals. This will be Creative Concord's third annual event in partnership with the city of Concord. The best part: it's free.
Bay Area workers endure 3rd day of intense heat
Residents across the Bay Area are bracing for another day of extreme heat, with temperatures nearing or surpassing triple digits for the third consecutive day. While people are advised to stay indoors, that isn't an option for everyone, especially outdoor workers.
Residents across the Bay Area are bracing for another day of extreme heat, with temperatures nearing or surpassing triple digits for the third consecutive day. While people are advised to stay indoors, that isn't an option for everyone, especially outdoor workers.
Possible power shutoffs in these Bay Area counties
Several Bay Area counties are at an elevated risk of seeing potential public safety power shutoffs to help prevent wildfires, PG&E reported.
Several Bay Area counties are at an elevated risk of seeing potential public safety power shutoffs to help prevent wildfires, PG&E reported.
East Bay mother whose son was killed by suspected drunk driver takes action
An East Bay mother whose teenage son was killed by a suspected drunk driver is fighting for justice.
An East Bay mother whose teenage son was killed by a suspected drunk driver is fighting for justice.
Green Day punk rockers return to their East Bay roots for top honors
The punk rock band Green Day returned home to the East Bay on Sunday to a roaring crowd of die-hard fans, not at a concert venue, but this time at a 7-Eleven in Pinole with a storied past.
The punk rock band Green Day returned home to the East Bay on Sunday to a roaring crowd of die-hard fans, not at a concert venue, but this time at a 7-Eleven in Pinole with a storied past.
Contra Costa College forfeits football season
Contra Costa College forfeits 2024 football season due to not having enough players.
Contra Costa College forfeits 2024 football season due to not having enough players.
No arrests after Antioch teen shot, killed in broad daylight
An 18-year-old was shot and killed in broad daylight in Antioch Friday afternoon, police said.
An 18-year-old was shot and killed in broad daylight in Antioch Friday afternoon, police said.
Wedding on hold after groom gets hurt in East Bay car crash
An East Bay couple’s wedding is on hold after the groom-to-be gets hit by a truck on his way home from work.
An East Bay couple’s wedding is on hold after the groom-to-be gets hit by a truck on his way home from work.