PG&E's localized blackouts continue to anger customers
Since last July, there have been some 350 power outages, unplanned, unannounced, instantaneous blackouts.
Since last July, there have been some 350 power outages, unplanned, unannounced, instantaneous blackouts.
Progress made on California's Fawn Fire that displaced thousands
Lighter winds and cooler temperatures slowed the Fawn Fire as it moves toward the shores of California’s largest man-made lake and away from populated areas north of the city of Redding, allowing crews to increase containment to 35%.
Lighter winds and cooler temperatures slowed the Fawn Fire as it moves toward the shores of California’s largest man-made lake and away from populated areas north of the city of Redding, allowing crews to increase containment to 35%.
Cal Fire worries wildfire arson cases are on the rise
Cal fire says they arrested 120 people last year for suspected arson and they are on track to see that number increase. This year alone, investigators have arrested 109 people.
Cal fire says they arrested 120 people last year for suspected arson and they are on track to see that number increase. This year alone, investigators have arrested 109 people.
Mill Valley teams up with Google researchers for large-scale evacuation drill
The city of Mill Valley partnered with a team of Google researchers that have been studying evacuation modeling in Mill Valley, an area prone to traffic congestion if there was a need for hundreds of cars to evacuate at once.
The city of Mill Valley partnered with a team of Google researchers that have been studying evacuation modeling in Mill Valley, an area prone to traffic congestion if there was a need for hundreds of cars to evacuate at once.
2 teams of Bay Area firefighters deployed to Fawn Fire
Firefighters from San Jose and Alameda County were sent to Shasta County to help put out the Fawn Fire, fire officials from those organizations said Friday.
Firefighters from San Jose and Alameda County were sent to Shasta County to help put out the Fawn Fire, fire officials from those organizations said Friday.
PG&E charged with involuntary manslaughter after sparking Zogg Fire
PG&E has been charged with manslaughter and other crimes for the company's alleged role in starting the Zogg Fire in Northern California last year.
PG&E has been charged with manslaughter and other crimes for the company's alleged role in starting the Zogg Fire in Northern California last year.
PG&E responds to Shasta County indictment following criminal charges in 2020 Zogg Fire
Once again, PG&E finds itself criminally charged for death and destruction with a long laundry list of felonies and misdemeanors. A fair question arises, is this the case that may force PG&E to become a truly public-owned utility? KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.
Once again, PG&E finds itself criminally charged for death and destruction with a long laundry list of felonies and misdemeanors. A fair question arises, is this the case that may force PG&E to become a truly public-owned utility? KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.
Suspected arsonist arrested after starting grass fire at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park in Richmond
Quick-thinking park visitors extinguished a small grass fire using their bottled water and reported a suspected arsonist Friday morning at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near Richmond, authorities said.
Quick-thinking park visitors extinguished a small grass fire using their bottled water and reported a suspected arsonist Friday morning at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near Richmond, authorities said.
Shasta County District Attorney discusses arson charges in Fawn Fire
The Shasta County District Attorney made the announcements during a press conference on Friday, September 24, 2021.
The Shasta County District Attorney made the announcements during a press conference on Friday, September 24, 2021.
Shasta County District Attorney announces criminal charges against PG&E for starting wildfires
The Shasta County District Attorney made the announcements during a press conference on Friday, September 24, 2021.
The Shasta County District Attorney made the announcements during a press conference on Friday, September 24, 2021.
Palo Alto woman charged with starting Fawn Fire in Northern California
A Palo Alto woman has been blamed for allegedly sparking the Fawn Fire in Shasta County, authorities said.
A Palo Alto woman has been blamed for allegedly sparking the Fawn Fire in Shasta County, authorities said.
Drift smoke from Central, Northern California wildfires blankets Southland
Hazy conditions and poor air quality will prevail across the Southland Friday as drift smoke from the wildfires burning in Central and Northern California moves through the Los Angeles Basin.
Hazy conditions and poor air quality will prevail across the Southland Friday as drift smoke from the wildfires burning in Central and Northern California moves through the Los Angeles Basin.
Wildfire smoke prompts regional air quality advisory
Wildfire smoke from Southern and Central California is expected to move into the Bay Area over the next couple of days, prompting the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to issue an air quality advisory for Friday and Saturday.
Wildfire smoke from Southern and Central California is expected to move into the Bay Area over the next couple of days, prompting the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to issue an air quality advisory for Friday and Saturday.
Newsom signs $15B climate bill to 'future proof' California
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $15 billion climate bill Thursday, the largest in state history, in an effort to combat climate change in the state.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $15 billion climate bill Thursday, the largest in state history, in an effort to combat climate change in the state.
Gov. Newsom highlights $15B climate package
At the KNP Complex Site, Gov. Gavin Newsom highlights over $15B climate package, the largest in state history.
At the KNP Complex Site, Gov. Gavin Newsom highlights over $15B climate package, the largest in state history.
Sonoma Valley wildfire sends buzz through some winery tasting rooms
A wildfire in the Sonoma Valley Wednesday sent a buzz through some winery tasting rooms.
A wildfire in the Sonoma Valley Wednesday sent a buzz through some winery tasting rooms.
Crews responding to vegetation fire near Schellville in Sonoma County
Crews are responding to a 40-acre vegetation fire burning in the town of Schellville in Sonoma County. The incident is named the Fremont Fire.
Crews are responding to a 40-acre vegetation fire burning in the town of Schellville in Sonoma County. The incident is named the Fremont Fire.
Fire near Schellville in Sonoma County
Crews are responding to a 40-acre vegetation fire burning in the town of Schellville in Sonoma County. The incident is named the Fremont Fire.
Crews are responding to a 40-acre vegetation fire burning in the town of Schellville in Sonoma County. The incident is named the Fremont Fire.
Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest unscathed by wildfire
The ancient massive trees of Sequoia National Park’s famed Giant Forest were unscathed Tuesday even though a wildfire has been burning near them on the western side of California’s Sierra Nevada for nearly two weeks.
The ancient massive trees of Sequoia National Park’s famed Giant Forest were unscathed Tuesday even though a wildfire has been burning near them on the western side of California’s Sierra Nevada for nearly two weeks.
Wildfire smoke triggers another air quality advisory in the Bay Area
The Bay Area will be under an air quality advisory on Wednesday due to wildfire smoke from Southern California.
The Bay Area will be under an air quality advisory on Wednesday due to wildfire smoke from Southern California.