PG&E power shutoffs bring back painful memories for North Bay fire survivors
Survivors of the North Bay firestorm in 2017 say Wednesday's Red Flag threat and widespread power shutdown add another layer to their trauma.
Survivors of the North Bay firestorm in 2017 say Wednesday's Red Flag threat and widespread power shutdown add another layer to their trauma.
Caldecott and Tom Lantos tunnels to remain open during power outages
Two major tunnels on state highways in the San Francisco Bay Area remain open early Wednesday morning after Caltrans officials initially warned they might close due to the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Two major tunnels on state highways in the San Francisco Bay Area remain open early Wednesday morning after Caltrans officials initially warned they might close due to the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff.
PG&E site still down with power shutoff underway
With PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff underway Wednesday morning, for the second straight day the utility's website is not accessible for customers to find out the latest information about the shutoff.
With PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff underway Wednesday morning, for the second straight day the utility's website is not accessible for customers to find out the latest information about the shutoff.
As power shutoff continues, hundreds of thousands already in the dark
Power officials released a statement early Wednesday citing forecast winds of 60-70 mph at higher elevations from Wednesday morning until Thursday morning for the start of the shut downs.
Power officials released a statement early Wednesday citing forecast winds of 60-70 mph at higher elevations from Wednesday morning until Thursday morning for the start of the shut downs.
Safety shutoff starts: About 185,000 PG&E customers in Bay Area without power
As the first phase of power outages due to PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff starts, the number of customers affected in the San Francisco Bay Area has rapidly increased early Wednesday morning.
As the first phase of power outages due to PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff starts, the number of customers affected in the San Francisco Bay Area has rapidly increased early Wednesday morning.
List of Bay Area counties likely affected by PG&E shutoffs
Most of the Bay Area along with other Northern counties are bracing for widespread outages after Pacific Gas and Electric warned of power shutoffs as weather conditions intensify.
Most of the Bay Area along with other Northern counties are bracing for widespread outages after Pacific Gas and Electric warned of power shutoffs as weather conditions intensify.
Getting around the Bay Area during PG&E power outage
The unprecedented power shutoffs planned for the Bay Area is expected to impact over 250,000 customers. The large-scale outage may result in the loss of electricity on highways and at some intersections.
The unprecedented power shutoffs planned for the Bay Area is expected to impact over 250,000 customers. The large-scale outage may result in the loss of electricity on highways and at some intersections.
Tubbs firestorm anniversary overshadowed by PG&E public safety power shutoff
The two year remembrance of the deadly Tubbs fires that destroyed thousands of homes is being heavily overshadowed by the very real possibility of a Public Safety Power Shutoff to prevent another such conflagration.
The two year remembrance of the deadly Tubbs fires that destroyed thousands of homes is being heavily overshadowed by the very real possibility of a Public Safety Power Shutoff to prevent another such conflagration.
On second anniversary of deadly Tubbs Fire, utility company back in the spotlight
The two year remembrance of the deadly Tubbs fires that destroyed thousands of homes is being heavily overshadowed by the very real possibility of a Public Safety Power Shutoff to prevent another such conflagration. Tom Vacar reports.
The two year remembrance of the deadly Tubbs fires that destroyed thousands of homes is being heavily overshadowed by the very real possibility of a Public Safety Power Shutoff to prevent another such conflagration. Tom Vacar reports.
Get Ready: How to prepare for PG&E power shutoff
With a severe power outage looming, residents should prepare to be without electricity for days.
With a severe power outage looming, residents should prepare to be without electricity for days.
On 2nd anniversary of Tubbs Fire, only 10% of homes are rebuilt
With the arrival of the second anniversary of the Tubbs Fire, fire victims who are waiting to complete or rebuild their homes are faced with the heavy burden of losing financial support for alternative housing.
With the arrival of the second anniversary of the Tubbs Fire, fire victims who are waiting to complete or rebuild their homes are faced with the heavy burden of losing financial support for alternative housing.
Pacific Gas and Electric site down amid 'high volume' of customers seeking power shutoff info
PG&E's website has gone down Tuesday morning due to what the utility said was a "high volume of traffic" from people looking up information related to a possible public safety power shutoff that could affect an estimated 600,000 customers.
PG&E's website has gone down Tuesday morning due to what the utility said was a "high volume of traffic" from people looking up information related to a possible public safety power shutoff that could affect an estimated 600,000 customers.
PG&E shutoff could mean gas pumps may be inoperable, along with traffic lights and ATMs
The prospect of a massive midweek power shutdown has public agencies across the Bay Area scrambling.
The prospect of a massive midweek power shutdown has public agencies across the Bay Area scrambling.
Heightened fire danger brings potential PG&E power shutoffs to Bay Area
Pacific Gas and Electric is expected to turn off power to customers in Napa and parts of the East Bay and is considering other Bay Area counties due to increased fire risks.
Pacific Gas and Electric is expected to turn off power to customers in Napa and parts of the East Bay and is considering other Bay Area counties due to increased fire risks.
Evacuation order lifted for residents near 'American Fire' in American Canyon
Firefighters from state and local agencies are at the scene of a vegetation fire burning in the hills of American Canyon in Napa County. As of 7:00 p.m., the size of the fire is up to 500-acres and is 30% contained.
Firefighters from state and local agencies are at the scene of a vegetation fire burning in the hills of American Canyon in Napa County. As of 7:00 p.m., the size of the fire is up to 500-acres and is 30% contained.
Car fire may have started 15-acre 'Point Fire' burning near Pacheo Pass in Santa Clara County
Cal Fire is fighting a grass fire at state Highway 152 and Dinosaur Point Road near Pacheco Pass in rural far southeastern Santa Clara County. As of 5:45 p.m., about 15 acres had burned, said Cal Fire, adding that heat and winds were contributing to a "high rate of spread."
Cal Fire is fighting a grass fire at state Highway 152 and Dinosaur Point Road near Pacheco Pass in rural far southeastern Santa Clara County. As of 5:45 p.m., about 15 acres had burned, said Cal Fire, adding that heat and winds were contributing to a "high rate of spread."
Grass fire in American Canyon burns close to several homes, evacuation order issued but not mandatory
More than 100 acres has burned so far in a grass fire in the hills of American Canyon. Reporter Leigh Martinez is at the scene where some people are leaving their homes.
More than 100 acres has burned so far in a grass fire in the hills of American Canyon. Reporter Leigh Martinez is at the scene where some people are leaving their homes.
150-acre vegetation fire burns in American Canyon
A 150-acre grass fire near the East portion of American Canyon. ?Advisory Evacuations? in effect for the following locations: Newell Dr. Sagebush Ln. North of Donaldson Way, Sorrento Ln., Farentino Pl and Selvino Ct.
A 150-acre grass fire near the East portion of American Canyon. ?Advisory Evacuations? in effect for the following locations: Newell Dr. Sagebush Ln. North of Donaldson Way, Sorrento Ln., Farentino Pl and Selvino Ct.
Red Flag warning begins Saturday night through Sunday morning in the North Bay Hills
A Red Flag warning for fire danger will be in effect Saturday night through Sunday morning at higher elevations in the North Bay.
A Red Flag warning for fire danger will be in effect Saturday night through Sunday morning at higher elevations in the North Bay.
Dry, gusty conditions trigger red flag warning in North Bay
Pacific Gas & Electric elevated its concern for possible power shutoffs as a hot spell moves through the North Bay this weekend. On Saturday night, many North Bay residents will be looking up to the hills for signs of trouble.
Pacific Gas & Electric elevated its concern for possible power shutoffs as a hot spell moves through the North Bay this weekend. On Saturday night, many North Bay residents will be looking up to the hills for signs of trouble.