17 California counties will go dark starting today in new round of PG&E power shutoffs
In all, 179,000 customers will be affected by the second "Public Safety Power Shutoff" this season, the utility said in a statement.
In all, 179,000 customers will be affected by the second "Public Safety Power Shutoff" this season, the utility said in a statement.
PSPS causes rush for power generators and back-up battery systems
Unless you go big, however, small generators are very limited.
Unless you go big, however, small generators are very limited.
Demand for power generators surges across Bay Area ahead of second PSPS
A portable generator that'll keep a few things, like a refrigerator and TVs running, costs from around $1,000 to $2,500. Tom Vacar reports.
A portable generator that'll keep a few things, like a refrigerator and TVs running, costs from around $1,000 to $2,500. Tom Vacar reports.
Bracing for another round of PG&E outages; decision expected Wednesday
With planned power outages remaining a distinct possibility in Northern California, this week, the City of Santa Rosa is planning for blackouts to begin late afternoon Wednesday.
With planned power outages remaining a distinct possibility in Northern California, this week, the City of Santa Rosa is planning for blackouts to begin late afternoon Wednesday.
3 Bay Area counties brace for potential planned PG&E outages due to extreme weather
3 Bay Area counties brace for more potential power outages as weather conditions will favor wildfires by mid-week.
3 Bay Area counties brace for more potential power outages as weather conditions will favor wildfires by mid-week.
100-plus acres burn in grass fire in unincorporated Brentwood
A grass fire has burned 100-plus acres in unincorporated Brentwood as of early Monday night, a fire official with the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.
A grass fire has burned 100-plus acres in unincorporated Brentwood as of early Monday night, a fire official with the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.
Shattered vape pen discovered where Moraga Merrill Fire broke out
The Merrill Fire in Moraga threatened dozens of homes and forced evacuations two weeks ago. Police say a broken, shattered vape pen was found where the fire broke out. Officials say that may have played a role in how the blaze began.
The Merrill Fire in Moraga threatened dozens of homes and forced evacuations two weeks ago. Police say a broken, shattered vape pen was found where the fire broke out. Officials say that may have played a role in how the blaze began.
California wildfire victims say PG&E compensation filing deadline was under promoted
California wildfire victims had to meat a Monday deadline if they want to be considered for compensation from PG&E
California wildfire victims had to meat a Monday deadline if they want to be considered for compensation from PG&E
Wildfire Victim? Monday is the last day for filing a claim against PG&E
Claims in PG&E’s Chapter 11 cases must be filed and received no later than October 21, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time), known as the Bar Date. If any person or entity believes money is owed to them by PG&E from the period before PG&E filed for Chapter 11 on January 29, 2019, then they must file a Proof of Claim before the Bar Date.
Claims in PG&E’s Chapter 11 cases must be filed and received no later than October 21, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time), known as the Bar Date. If any person or entity believes money is owed to them by PG&E from the period before PG&E filed for Chapter 11 on January 29, 2019, then they must file a Proof of Claim before the Bar Date.
Wildfire victims have until Monday to file claims against Pacific Gas and Electric Company
If those who are affected do not submit a Proof of Claim by this deadline, they may be barred from filing a claim against Pacific Gas and Electric Company and give up rights to any payment or other compensation.
If those who are affected do not submit a Proof of Claim by this deadline, they may be barred from filing a claim against Pacific Gas and Electric Company and give up rights to any payment or other compensation.
National Weather Service warns of more fire danger in the Bay Area this coming week
There are light-to-moderate northeast winds with poor humidity forecasted on Monday and Tuesday followed by moderate-to-strong winds on Wednesday and Thursday.
There are light-to-moderate northeast winds with poor humidity forecasted on Monday and Tuesday followed by moderate-to-strong winds on Wednesday and Thursday.
Crews contain grass fire south of San Jose that burned about four acres
Firefighters late Saturday afternoon have stopped forward progress on a vegetation fire at Santa Teresa County Park just south of San Jose in unincorporated Santa Clara County, Cal Fire said on social media.
Firefighters late Saturday afternoon have stopped forward progress on a vegetation fire at Santa Teresa County Park just south of San Jose in unincorporated Santa Clara County, Cal Fire said on social media.
Fire weather warning expanded in So Cal
The warning comes a little more than a week after a destructive fire broke out on the edge of Los Angeles, destroying at least 17 structures and damaging dozens more.
The warning comes a little more than a week after a destructive fire broke out on the edge of Los Angeles, destroying at least 17 structures and damaging dozens more.
KTVU reporter Sara Zendehnam on full-scale evacuation drill for a community in Sonoma County, following devastating fires
KTVU reporter Sara Zendehnam on full-scale evacuation drill for a community in Sonoma County, following devastating fires
KTVU reporter Sara Zendehnam on full-scale evacuation drill for a community in Sonoma County, following devastating fires
Wildland fire in Lake Co. closes portion of Hwy 29, evacuation orders lifted
CalFire is reporting mandatory evacuations have been lifted in Lake County Thursday night, stemming from a 7 to 10 acre wildland fire in the area of Highway 29 and Spruce Grove Road.
CalFire is reporting mandatory evacuations have been lifted in Lake County Thursday night, stemming from a 7 to 10 acre wildland fire in the area of Highway 29 and Spruce Grove Road.
California utility chief pledges to improve communications
California's largest utility pledged to improve communications. But it reminded state regulators that its difficult decision to pre-emptively shut off power to more than 2 million people last week may have prevented deadly wildfires.
California's largest utility pledged to improve communications. But it reminded state regulators that its difficult decision to pre-emptively shut off power to more than 2 million people last week may have prevented deadly wildfires.
Crews working to contain wind-fed vegetation fire east of Highway 37 near Vallejo
The fire began around 1 p.m. with four trees and a small grassy area engulfed in flames. When crews arrived, they reported the fire was 2 to 3 acres in size.
The fire began around 1 p.m. with four trees and a small grassy area engulfed in flames. When crews arrived, they reported the fire was 2 to 3 acres in size.
PG&E wildfire claims deadline is Monday
Monday is the final day to file a claim with the bankruptcy court, yet fewer than half of eligible victims have done so.
Monday is the final day to file a claim with the bankruptcy court, yet fewer than half of eligible victims have done so.
Santa Rosa restaurant turns to insurance policy for PG&E losses, but no such luck
A Santa Rosa restaurant is considering seeking damages incurred from last week's PG&E power outages since their insurance policy won't help.
A Santa Rosa restaurant is considering seeking damages incurred from last week's PG&E power outages since their insurance policy won't help.
Gov. Newsom demands PG&E compensate customers impacted by power shutoff
Governor Newsom is demanding that PG&E be held accountable for the power shutoffs that left two million Californians without electricity last week.
Governor Newsom is demanding that PG&E be held accountable for the power shutoffs that left two million Californians without electricity last week.