PG&E seeks rate hike to boost returns for investors
If approved, the rate hike would add approximately $5.50 more per month to the average PG&E customer's bill.
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If approved, the rate hike would add approximately $5.50 more per month to the average PG&E customer's bill.
Two months after a fire ripped through a battery plant near Moss Landing in Monterey County, residents said they are concerned about the impact on their property values. A group has now filed a lawsuit seeking damages. Veronica Macias reports.
Millions of PG&E customers will receive a credit on their bills next month, the utility said Tuesday.
Strong winds and rain from the atmospheric river storm hitting the Bay Area caused thousands of PG&E customers to lose power on Wednesday, the utility said.
California utility officials are looking at getting rid of big financial perk that comes with installing solar panels as a way of reducing energy costs for everyone else.
Max Darrow reports on homeowners who have solar panels arguing against the CPUC's idea to eliminate solar subsidies.
The California Public Utilities Commission moved forward Thursday with a plan to implement frequent safety evaluations for the state's major utility companies as part of a broader effort to prevent wildfires and gas leaks.
A power outage in San Mateo County left nearly 40,000 Pacific Gas and Electric customers without electricity Thursday morning, the utility said.
In addition to the loss of homes, property and irreplaceable keepsakes, fire victims are also faced with navigating a frustrating government bureaucracy in their recovery effort.
San Francisco Fire officials confirmed a gas leak near Laguna Honda Hospital has forced the evacuation of employees late Monday morning.
California regulators approved two more rate hike requests by Pacific Gas and Electric Thursday night, making it six this year.
Sara Donchey talks to attorney Matt Freedman with The Utility Reform Network (TURN) about PG&E's fifth rate-hike request this year.
Katie Nielsen reports on the PG&E Foundation donating $58,000 to the Alameda County Food Bank.
Thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers were without power Wednesday morning following a new round of public safety outages because of high winds and low humidity.
A dozen California counties, including in the Bay Area and Northern California, are listed under a Pacific Gas and Electric public safety power shutoff watch on election night.
Kara St. Cyr reports on Tri-Valley residents and businesses who have been plagued with outages in recent weeks.
In the North Bay, many residents still had electricity amid PG&E 's Public Safety Power Shutoffs Friday thanks to alternate sources of power.
Amanda Hari reports on Sonoma County locals turning to solar power during PG&E's power shutoffs.
Thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers in the Bay Area began the day Friday without power after the utility turned off electricity to areas most threatened by high winds and fire danger.
Thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers in the Bay Area began the day Friday without power after the utility turned off electricity to areas most threatened by high winds and fire danger.
Residents in the areas affected by the utility's Public Safety Power Shutoffs are no strangers to fire danger. People in Napa County were preparing for what they say has become routine.
Team coverage of the Red Flag Warning going into effect Thursday evening and the impacts the dangerous weather will have.
Tens of thousands of PG&E customers are in the dark as critical fire danger weather moves into Northern and Central California.
A gas leak reported Tuesday morning near Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital has closed streets in the Mission District, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
Wilson Walker reports on people living in northern part of Napa County getting ready for PG&E to possibly shut off power to reduce fire danger.
Initial ballot counts in San Jose's special election to fill the District 3 city council seat left vacant by the resignation of former councilmember Omar Torres show candidate Gabby Chavez-Lopez in the lead.
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a recent analysis shows.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for a missing woman in the San Jose area, the agency said Tuesday night.
A proposed ordinance in Palo Alto looks to lessen the amount of light pollution in the city at night by implementing new regulations on outdoor lighting.
Initial ballot counts in San Jose's special election to fill the District 3 city council seat left vacant by the resignation of former councilmember Omar Torres show candidate Gabby Chavez-Lopez in the lead.
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a recent analysis shows.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for a missing woman in the San Jose area, the agency said Tuesday night.
A proposed ordinance in Palo Alto looks to lessen the amount of light pollution in the city at night by implementing new regulations on outdoor lighting.
Nick Lodolo pitched six sharp innings and outdueled Landen Roupp, and the Cincinnati Reds shut out the San Francisco Giants for a second straight game with a 1-0 win.
A San Francisco park ranger is being recognized by the city for her work helping homeless residents who live in Golden Gate Park.
Paying homage to the musical heritage of San Francisco, the Giants have revealed new City Connect uniforms.
Organizers with San Francisco's Stern Grove Festival on Tuesday announced the full schedule of free concerts for summer 2025, including Motown legend Diana Ross, iconic Bay Area R&B group the Pointer Sisters and more.
The owners of three single room occupancy (SRO) hotels in San Francisco's Chinatown have been ordered to pay over $800,000 and must make repairs to settle a lawsuit over health and safety violations, officials said Tuesday.
A 3-year-old toddler in Antioch died Tuesday evening in what appears to be a self-inflicted accidental shooting, Antioch police said.
Stephen Curry scored 25 points, Brandin Podziemski added 22 and the Golden State Warriors coasted past the Phoenix Suns 133-95 to gain ground in a crowded Western Conference playoff race.
What appeared to be a rare type of whale that got stuck in shallow waters near the Emeryville Marina Tuesday morning was euthanized after struggling into the afternoon, officials with the Marine Mammal Center said.
Over the weekend, California's academic community was rocked by the news that dozens of foreign students had their visas revoked, with the move apparently connected to their participation in campus protests.
Authorities were at the scene of what appeared to be a possible shooting investigation at a McDonald's restaurant in Bay Point Monday afternoon.
Initial ballot counts in San Jose's special election to fill the District 3 city council seat left vacant by the resignation of former councilmember Omar Torres show candidate Gabby Chavez-Lopez in the lead.
The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for a missing woman in the San Jose area, the agency said Tuesday night.
A proposed ordinance in Palo Alto looks to lessen the amount of light pollution in the city at night by implementing new regulations on outdoor lighting.
Opera San Jose is hoping to bring in a new audience with its upcoming of "Zorro," a blend of Latin-American culture and California history that will be performed in English and Spanish.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney confirmed that former San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres was convicted Tuesday of sexually molesting a minor in 1999, the same day a special election was being held to fill his vacant seat.
A woman's body found in Lake County last year has been identified as a Napa resident and authorities said Tuesday they are continuing to investigate suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
A long-awaited bridge project is underway in the North Bay, but construction has created a situation residents said is a "safety" issue.
People in one North Bay town were thrilled Sunday morning to hear a sound from the distant past: a train pulling into the station.
The operator of a tractor is suspected of driving under the influence after a 3-year-old died when they were struck by the tractor on private property in Sonoma County Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
A rash of robberies targeting camera shops in the Bay Area continues with more stores getting hit, including two stores in the North Bay.
The Athletics rode a six-run first inning to beat the San Diego Padres 10-4 on Tuesday night for their first win in five games at their temporary Sutter Health Park home.
Stephen Curry scored 25 points, Brandin Podziemski added 22 and the Golden State Warriors coasted past the Phoenix Suns 133-95 to gain ground in a crowded Western Conference playoff race.
Nick Lodolo pitched six sharp innings and outdueled Landen Roupp, and the Cincinnati Reds shut out the San Francisco Giants for a second straight game with a 1-0 win.
Paying homage to the musical heritage of San Francisco, the Giants have revealed new City Connect uniforms.
Jake Cronenworth hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. added a solo shot in the seventh and the San Diego Padres beat the Athletics 5-4 on Monday night.
A woman's body found in Lake County last year has been identified as a Napa resident and authorities said Tuesday they are continuing to investigate suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney confirmed that former San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres was convicted Tuesday of sexually molesting a minor in 1999, the same day a special election was being held to fill his vacant seat.
Three people were shot in Fairfield, with one victim in critical condition, police said Monday night.
Authorities were at the scene of what appeared to be a possible shooting investigation at a McDonald's restaurant in Bay Point Monday afternoon.
Police are investigating after someone was stabbed while sleeping inside a car a few blocks from Oakland's Lake Merritt over the weekend.
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a recent analysis shows.
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
A new state-of-the-art weather system is set to go online soon, which will provide more accurate and reliable forecasts and severe weather warnings.
Dozens of protests across the Bay Area will take place Saturday with thousands mobilizing in opposition to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest.
Real estate software company RealPage has filed a federal lawsuit against city officials in Berkeley that have become the latest to try to block landlords from using algorithms when deciding rents.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
A fire involving a portable air compressor at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night left one person injured, according to officials.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition on Wednesday, the university said.
As mass layoffs commenced nationwide for Department of Health and Human Services workers, one employee seen leaving the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco Tuesday morning said she was "devastated" and "heartbroken."
Initial ballot counts in San Jose's special election to fill the District 3 city council seat left vacant by the resignation of former councilmember Omar Torres show candidate Gabby Chavez-Lopez in the lead.
A proposed ordinance in Palo Alto looks to lessen the amount of light pollution in the city at night by implementing new regulations on outdoor lighting.
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Critics are celebrating its end, while supporters say they're concerned the university is capitulating to the Trump administration.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
Opera San Jose is hoping to bring in a new audience with its upcoming of "Zorro," a blend of Latin-American culture and California history that will be performed in English and Spanish.
Paying homage to the musical heritage of San Francisco, the Giants have revealed new City Connect uniforms.
Organizers with San Francisco's Stern Grove Festival on Tuesday announced the full schedule of free concerts for summer 2025, including Motown legend Diana Ross, iconic Bay Area R&B group the Pointer Sisters and more.
Popular British film and stage actor and comedian Eddie Izzard brings her solo performance of "Hamlet" to the American Conservatory Theater's Strand Theater in San Francisco through April 20.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday announced legislation that would create five new "entertainment zones" in the Mission, at Pier 39 and elsewhere intended to support small businesses.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Team coverage of China imposing new retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods as the trade war escalates.
Anne Makovec reports on a toddler who died in an accidental shooting in Antioch Tuesday.
Anne Makovec reports on the special election to fill the city council seat of former councilmember Omar Torres.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.