Officials with PG&E provide an update on the 'Public Safety Power Shutoff'
Gusts topping 75 mph raked the San Francisco Bay Area, and relatively small fires broke out around the state amid a bout of dry, windy weather.
Gusts topping 75 mph raked the San Francisco Bay Area, and relatively small fires broke out around the state amid a bout of dry, windy weather.
Governor Newsom provides update on utility power shutdown
Governor Gavin Newsom is at the California State Operations Center and is providing an update into the Public Safety Power Shutdown.
Governor Gavin Newsom is at the California State Operations Center and is providing an update into the Public Safety Power Shutdown.
Anger builds over PG&E's decision to cut power to 700,000 customers
The ongoing PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff continues to cause frustration for business owners and elected officials. As the windy weather begins to subside, many are asking when their power will be restored so they can get back on track.
The ongoing PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff continues to cause frustration for business owners and elected officials. As the windy weather begins to subside, many are asking when their power will be restored so they can get back on track.
Crews contain grass fire on San Bruno Mountain in Brisbane
Firefighters are at the scene of a three-alarm grass fire burning on San Bruno Mountain off of Guadalupe Canyon Parkway in Brisbane. As of 2:00 p.m., the fire is 5-acres and 100 percent contained.
Firefighters are at the scene of a three-alarm grass fire burning on San Bruno Mountain off of Guadalupe Canyon Parkway in Brisbane. As of 2:00 p.m., the fire is 5-acres and 100 percent contained.
Firefighting aircraft respond to quickly contain San Bruno Mountain Fire in Brisbane
Crews quickly gained the upper hand on a brush fire, late Thursday morning in rough terrain on San Bruno Mountain.
Crews quickly gained the upper hand on a brush fire, late Thursday morning in rough terrain on San Bruno Mountain.
Grass fire burning in Brisbane
Crews are at the scene of a grass fire in Brisbane that broke out at 10:55 a.m. Thursday. Video provided by Twitter user hellabootsey.
Crews are at the scene of a grass fire in Brisbane that broke out at 10:55 a.m. Thursday. Video provided by Twitter user hellabootsey.
Malfunction in farming equipment sparked 380-acre fire in Solano County
A malfunction in a piece of farming equipment is suspected as the cause of a 380-acre fire in a field at state highways 113 and 12 near Rio Vista on Wednesday afternoon, Montezuma Fire Protection District Chief Michael O'Connor said.
A malfunction in a piece of farming equipment is suspected as the cause of a 380-acre fire in a field at state highways 113 and 12 near Rio Vista on Wednesday afternoon, Montezuma Fire Protection District Chief Michael O'Connor said.
PG&E blackouts mean traffic signals out; dozens of crashes reported in North Bay
Sonoma County weathered its first full day of power outage with drivers bearing the brunt of it.
Sonoma County weathered its first full day of power outage with drivers bearing the brunt of it.
California senator says PG&E's power shutoffs 'unacceptable'
Jerry Hill wrote the California Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday saying that these pro-active power safety shutoffs should be "surgical" and done as a "last resort measure."
Jerry Hill wrote the California Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday saying that these pro-active power safety shutoffs should be "surgical" and done as a "last resort measure."
Evacuations ordered in wildfire near St. Mary's College
The fire was first reported at 12:54 a.m.Thursday near 46 Merrill Circle North and off Sanders Ranch Road.
The fire was first reported at 12:54 a.m.Thursday near 46 Merrill Circle North and off Sanders Ranch Road.
Latest court documents show PG&E ineffective in completing tree trimming and vegetation management projects
“If PG&E had spent the money we gave them on trimming the trees and maintaining the power lines safely, we wouldn’t be in this position,” said Mark Toney, the executive director of The Utility Reform Network or TURN.
“If PG&E had spent the money we gave them on trimming the trees and maintaining the power lines safely, we wouldn’t be in this position,” said Mark Toney, the executive director of The Utility Reform Network or TURN.
Cal Fire takes extra steps to ensure PG&E power outages won't slow response times
The planned PG&E power outage has everyone coming up with contingency plans, including Cal Fire.
The planned PG&E power outage has everyone coming up with contingency plans, including Cal Fire.
Cal Fire takes extra steps to ensure power outages won't slow response times
The planned power shutdowns have everyone coming up with contingency plans, including Cal Fire. Ann Rubin reports.
The planned power shutdowns have everyone coming up with contingency plans, including Cal Fire. Ann Rubin reports.
Scrutiny from local politicians and customers has utility giant scrambling to explain recent actions
"... shutdowns are an extreme and a temporary safety tactic, they are not a safety stragety," said Sen. Jerry Hill (D) of San Mateo.
"... shutdowns are an extreme and a temporary safety tactic, they are not a safety stragety," said Sen. Jerry Hill (D) of San Mateo.
Frustrations grow as PG&E sends conflicting messages on potential for power outages
PG&E's ever delaying power outage in Contra Costa County has many business owners questioning whether to close or not to close.
PG&E's ever delaying power outage in Contra Costa County has many business owners questioning whether to close or not to close.
Confusion surrounds PG&E shutoff in North Bay
With expected heavy winds in wine country, Sonoma businesses are making sure locals have everything they need.
With expected heavy winds in wine country, Sonoma businesses are making sure locals have everything they need.
Potential power disruptions put business owners in Contra Costa County on edge
"I feel like they're playing with their customers," says Youngs Market owner Bob Kim.
"I feel like they're playing with their customers," says Youngs Market owner Bob Kim.
PG&E may have caused 10 wildfires in 2019, details on 4
PG&E equipment may have ignited ten wildfires that broke out in 2019. The utility identified those fires in court filings stemming from the federal criminal case surrounding the 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion. On Wednesday, the company filed its latest response detailing four of the ten wildfires.
PG&E equipment may have ignited ten wildfires that broke out in 2019. The utility identified those fires in court filings stemming from the federal criminal case surrounding the 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion. On Wednesday, the company filed its latest response detailing four of the ten wildfires.
Crews battling Montezuma Fire in Solano County
Firefighters in Solano County are working to contain a grass fire that jumped Highway 12 near Highway 113, just west of Rio Vista.
Firefighters in Solano County are working to contain a grass fire that jumped Highway 12 near Highway 113, just west of Rio Vista.
Red Flag Warning: High winds and low humidity elevate wildfire risk
A Red Flag warning has been issued for the Bay Area as high winds and low humidity are expected Wednesday into Thursday.
A Red Flag warning has been issued for the Bay Area as high winds and low humidity are expected Wednesday into Thursday.