San Jose looking to build and maintain its own electrical grid, dumping PG&E in the process
In an attempt to make the city’s power grid more resilient from shutdowns, Liccardo proposed creating a city-run power utility that would construct multiple micro grid generating systems throughout San Jose. The city would eventually take control of PG&E transmission lines, possibly though eminent domain.
In an attempt to make the city’s power grid more resilient from shutdowns, Liccardo proposed creating a city-run power utility that would construct multiple micro grid generating systems throughout San Jose. The city would eventually take control of PG&E transmission lines, possibly though eminent domain.
San Jose wants to take over producing and distributing utility power
This comes on the heels of an unpopular planned shutoff by Pacific Gas and Electricity. Jesse Gary reports.
This comes on the heels of an unpopular planned shutoff by Pacific Gas and Electricity. Jesse Gary reports.
San Jose high-school senior first female player to throw touchdown pass
In a sport dominated by males, and where football players who are females are typically kickers, one San Jose high-school senior made history on the field with a touchdown pass.
In a sport dominated by males, and where football players who are females are typically kickers, one San Jose high-school senior made history on the field with a touchdown pass.
This week’s earthquakes leave many feeling uneasy
This week’s earthquakes have some people in the Bay Area understandably uneasy. A seismologist with the USGS said the earthquakes in San Benito County and Contra Costa are not connected.
This week’s earthquakes have some people in the Bay Area understandably uneasy. A seismologist with the USGS said the earthquakes in San Benito County and Contra Costa are not connected.
Police investigating San Jose hit & run, witness says it was intentional
A San Jose State University student took a video of a felony hit-and-run crash in the downtown area over the weekend. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports the student says it was intentional. Police are investigating.
A San Jose State University student took a video of a felony hit-and-run crash in the downtown area over the weekend. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports the student says it was intentional. Police are investigating.
Student drugged at party on Stanford University's campus
Stanford University is investigating after a student was drugged at a party on campus Thursday night, according to the university's Department of Public Safety.
Stanford University is investigating after a student was drugged at a party on campus Thursday night, according to the university's Department of Public Safety.
Santa Clara County deputies' DUI response results in drug bust
Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies thought they were responding to a DUI crash, but their detective work resulted in a big drug bust.
Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies thought they were responding to a DUI crash, but their detective work resulted in a big drug bust.
Tech CEO found dead in San Jose
Erin Valenti, a tech CEO from Salt Lake City who was visiting Palo Alto on business was found dead Saturday.
Erin Valenti, a tech CEO from Salt Lake City who was visiting Palo Alto on business was found dead Saturday.
PG&E says all power restored to Northern California following 'Public Safety Power Shutoff'
The company announced on Twitter Saturday night that all of the estimated 738,000 customers have their power back.
The company announced on Twitter Saturday night that all of the estimated 738,000 customers have their power back.
Family confirms body of missing Utah tech CEO has been found
San Jose poliec were called to Bose Lane after her body was discovered inside a parked car.
San Jose poliec were called to Bose Lane after her body was discovered inside a parked car.
Investigation closed into cause of condo construction site fire in Santa Clara
Around 11 a.m. Friday, June 28, firefighters responded to reports of smoke and flames from the site near Scott Boulevard and El Camino Real, where a four-story, 56-unit condominium complex in the open wood frame stage of construction and about 25 percent complete.
Around 11 a.m. Friday, June 28, firefighters responded to reports of smoke and flames from the site near Scott Boulevard and El Camino Real, where a four-story, 56-unit condominium complex in the open wood frame stage of construction and about 25 percent complete.
Utah tech CEO goes missing on way to San Jose airport
Desperate family members are hoping for answers in the disappearance of a Utah tech executive.
Desperate family members are hoping for answers in the disappearance of a Utah tech executive.
Revisiting the fight for Chicano inclusion and equality, more than 50 years later
What is the culmination of college for some, is the beginning of something much bigger for those who chose to walk out of the ceremony..
What is the culmination of college for some, is the beginning of something much bigger for those who chose to walk out of the ceremony..
Revisiting the fight for Chicano inclusion and equality, more than 50 years later
What is the culmination of college for some, is the beginning of something much bigger for those who chose to walk out of the ceremony..
What is the culmination of college for some, is the beginning of something much bigger for those who chose to walk out of the ceremony..
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.
Full power restoration expected in San Jose Friday
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said the PG&E power shutoff cost the city $500,000 and he expects the utility to pay the city back. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports San Jose's power is expected to be fully restored on Friday.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said the PG&E power shutoff cost the city $500,000 and he expects the utility to pay the city back. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports San Jose's power is expected to be fully restored on Friday.
San Jose teen arrested for allegedly threatening student with gun
San Jose police arrested a high school student on Thursday for allegedly threatening another student with a weapon.
San Jose police arrested a high school student on Thursday for allegedly threatening another student with a weapon.
Timeline: When will PG&E turn off power in your area?
PG&E said the delayed outages began in the East Bay, South Bay and Santa Cruz County just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night. The process is expected to continue through midnight.
PG&E said the delayed outages began in the East Bay, South Bay and Santa Cruz County just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night. The process is expected to continue through midnight.
PG&E South Bay shutoffs begin; officials say it could last 7 days
Power your electronic devices and cellphones and fill up those gas tanks. The South Bay could be in for a rough ride. That was the gist of the message at Wednesday's afternoon news conference on the PG&E power shutoffs held by San Jose city officials.
Power your electronic devices and cellphones and fill up those gas tanks. The South Bay could be in for a rough ride. That was the gist of the message at Wednesday's afternoon news conference on the PG&E power shutoffs held by San Jose city officials.
San Jose city officials: Plan ahead, PG&E shutoffs could last 7 days
PG&E?s on-going Public Safety Power Shutoff, slated to reach portions of the South Bay, is delayed until 8 p.m. Wednesday.
PG&E?s on-going Public Safety Power Shutoff, slated to reach portions of the South Bay, is delayed until 8 p.m. Wednesday.