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A lobbyist hired to secure a state loan to help tens of thousands of victims of devastating California wildfires is leaving his job amid a sexual harassment scandal, it was announced Wednesday.
A 182.5-megawatt energy storage system in Monterey County that was designed and constructed in a partnership between Tesla and Pacific Gas and Electric Company is now operational, the utility announced Monday.
It has now been almost two and half years since the Kincade Fire sparked by PG&E equipment burned across Sonoma County, destroying more than 170 homes. But even as county prosecutors announced a $20 million settlement with the utility, that money doesn't go directly to fire victims - they still have to make their own claims.
California prosecutors said Monday that Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to pay more than $55 million to avoid criminal prosecution for two major wildfires started by aging power lines.
The Bay Area could see record high temperatures on Thursday, and the start of summer is still two and a half months away. Some experts worry this year's summer heat could mean problems for the power grid, especially with the drought.
A power surge in Livermore early Tuesday fried thousands of appliances and likely caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, as it impacted 521 homes.
A report from the California state auditor is criticizing utility regulators over wildfire safety plans by Pacific Gas and Electric and the state's other major utilities, saying the plans do not adequately address immediate needs even as the drought-parched state heads into another challenging fire season.
The city of Calistoga is warning residents about possible power interruptions nightly starting Tuesday as PG&E tests its utility equipment in the area.
With weather triggered outages becoming a way of life in Northern California, PG&E and GM announced a new program Tuesday designed to allow electric vehicle power homes amid a blackout.
Pacific Gas & Electric is poised to emerge from five years of criminal probation, despite worries that nation's largest utility remains too dangerous to trust after years of devastation from wildfires ignited by its outdated equipment and neglectful management.
PG&E was still working Sunday afternoon to restore power to some of the over 2,000 customers in the East Bay who were still without power due to outages caused by recent high winds.
Cal Fire officials on Tuesday announced that the agency's investigators have determined that the massive Dixie Fire was caused by Pacific Gas & Electric power lines.
In Nevada and Placer Counties, tens of thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers have been left powerless as temperatures drop and more severe weather headed to the region.
Water from storms earlier this week damaged an underground electrical vault in San Francisco, causing power outages in the city's financial district Friday morning that lasted until that evening.
If you're thinking of going solar, better act quickly; the California Public Utilities Commission issued a proposed decision Monday to reduce incentives for rooftop solar systems.
PG&E is making preparations for a strong, atmospheric river-driven storm that may cause power outages in the Bay Area when it arrives this weekend, officials said Friday.
Business owners in Half Moon Bay are criticizing PG&E over the decision to begin infrastructure upgrades along Highway 92, leading to massive weekday backups and negatively affecting holiday shopping traffic and sales.
California's energy utility, Pacific Gas & Electric, received two citations Monday for safety code violations, totaling $7.5 million, from the California Public Utilities Commission.
Pacific Gas & Electric has reached a $125 million settlement agreement with California regulators over the destructive Kincade fire, which was ignited in 2019 by the utility's equipment in a remote area of Sonoma County.
PG&E is expecting a $1.15 billion financial hit from claims related to the monstrous Dixie Fire according to the utility's latest filing with the SEC.
An underground gas leak in Cupertino on Friday shut down a stretch of De Anza Boulevard for over two hours, according to authorities.
Nearly all of the 851,000 electrical customers who lost power during the powerful atmospheric river storm that hit California this week have had their service restored, Pacific Gas & Electric said.
PG&E crews as of Wednesday morning have restored power to all but a small fraction of the more than 800,000 customers who had outages as a result of a large storm that blew through Northern California on Sunday, utility officials said.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced Monday morning that it had restored power to the majority of customers who lost power during the storm the day before.
PG&E crews on Sunday were responding to widespread reports of power outages across the Bay Area affecting just under 90,000 customers as the most powerful storm in years slammed the region.
President Biden will address the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
The fire prompted a massive response from crews across the state, including five strike teams out of Auburn in Placer County.
It is never easy to accept defeat in politics, but that is exactly what Vice President Kamala Harris did Wednesday as her supporters gathered on the Howard University campus to hear her concession speech.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points, Buddy Hield had 16 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
San Francisco election workers were busy processing votes Wednesday that will determine who will be the next mayor of the city.
President Biden will address the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
It is never easy to accept defeat in politics, but that is exactly what Vice President Kamala Harris did Wednesday as her supporters gathered on the Howard University campus to hear her concession speech.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points, Buddy Hield had 16 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
San Francisco election workers were busy processing votes Wednesday that will determine who will be the next mayor of the city.
With Election Day over and votes being counted, early results show San Francisco's political climate is continuing to shift.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points, Buddy Hield had 16 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
San Francisco election workers were busy processing votes Wednesday that will determine who will be the next mayor of the city.
With Election Day over and votes being counted, early results show San Francisco's political climate is continuing to shift.
San Francisco police officers arrested 20 people for allegedly shoplifting last month in coordinated operations, according the San Francisco Police Department.
A San Carlos man was given over three years in federal prison on Monday for millions of dollars worth of fraud related to investment schemes and pandemic relief funds, according to prosecutors.
With the recalls of both Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price apparently headed for voter approval, East Bay officials are looking at the next steps they could be taking.
Berkeley City Councilmember Sophie Hahn maintained a healthy lead over her four opponents in the mayoral election Wednesday, according to preliminary results released by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.
Police in Antioch are searching for multiple suspects after what was described as a "rolling gun battle" between people in at least two vehicles Tuesday evening.
Oakland's Measure NN, an increase and extension of an existing parcel tax for police and fire services, was ahead with about 72% of the vote based on early returns from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters Office.
An 18-year-old man was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after being shot in an Antioch neighborhood that has seen a recent wave of violence.
Authorities in San Jose on Wednesday provided details about new charges against former City Councilmember Omar Torres involving the sexual assault of a young relative that led to his arrest on Election Day.
Police in San Jose arrested a man in connection with an intentional hit-and-run pedestrian accident that left the victim pinned under a minivan early Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
Officers arrested San Jose Council Member Omar Torres on Tuesday as part of an investigation into alleged lewd acts with a child, police said.
A San Jose man suspected of more than 110 retail thefts has been arrested on grand theft charges, police announced Monday.
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's office said they would be ramping up security and monitoring for any threats as voters head to the polls on Election Day.
A Santa Rosa man was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges, including attempted murder, in connection with a shooting over the summer that police said was gang-related.
Police in San Rafael arrested a man after he allegedly attacked officers during a confrontation at a park in the city's downtown Wednesday morning.
A controversial ban on large animal farms in Sonoma County appears to be heading for a major defeat, as early returns show 85% of the voters rejecting Measure J.
Authorities took a man into custody off the Petaluma Marina on Tuesday following a pursuit that ended in the water.
Police in Santa Rosa on Tuesday morning arrested a man on suspicion of armed robbery at a gas station, the department said.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points, Buddy Hield had 16 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
The San Francisco 49ers have been aggressive at the trade deadline under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch, often adding big-name players to fuel late-season runs.
Alex Wennberg scored 3:11 into overtime and the San Jose Sharks celebrated the return of No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini with a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Stephen Curry scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half in his return from an ankle injury and the Golden State Warriors won their fourth straight game, 125-112 over the Washington Wizards.
San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to practice for the first time in nearly two months as he hopes to return from an Achilles tendon injury for the second half of the season.
Authorities in San Jose on Wednesday provided details about new charges against former City Councilmember Omar Torres involving the sexual assault of a young relative that led to his arrest on Election Day.
A Santa Rosa man was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges, including attempted murder, in connection with a shooting over the summer that police said was gang-related.
Police in San Rafael arrested a man after he allegedly attacked officers during a confrontation at a park in the city's downtown Wednesday morning.
Police in Antioch are searching for multiple suspects after what was described as a "rolling gun battle" between people in at least two vehicles Tuesday evening.
Navy ships arrived to intercept the boat, which was carrying 102 packages filled with bricks of cocaine, authorities said.
A who's who of SF politics gathered to celebrate a $55 million grant awarded by the EPA to the city to help complete a high-speed zero-emission ferry network.
Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summertime quarter.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
A new security system installed in a San Jose shopping center promises to reduce crime in for small businesses.
Google is still thriving while the company navigates through a pivotal shift to artificial intelligence and battles regulators trying to topple its internet empire.
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
Several Bay Area counties have reinstated mask mandates at health care facilities to coincide with the beginning of respiratory virus season.
South Bay residents and businesses are urged to be vigilant about standing water on their properties, as the invasive Aedes ageypti mosquito has been found in more locations despite eradication efforts.
One week before Election Day and voters across the country were filling out their ballots. Along with that warm sense of civic pride, there may be another feeling: anxiety.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one Santa Clara soccer player is working to raise money on and off the field to go toward a local health program.
President Biden will address the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
It is never easy to accept defeat in politics, but that is exactly what Vice President Kamala Harris did Wednesday as her supporters gathered on the Howard University campus to hear her concession speech.
San Francisco election workers were busy processing votes Wednesday that will determine who will be the next mayor of the city.
With Election Day over and votes being counted, early results show San Francisco's political climate is continuing to shift.
From elation to heartbreak, supporters of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are feeling a range of emotions following Trump's decisive win in Tuesday's presidential election.
Festivities began Friday for Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead, with those who celebrate preparing altars to honor family members who have passed.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
Acclaimed psychedelic surf band La Luz brings songs from their latest album 'News of the Universe' to the Great American Music Hall Thursday night.
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Brilliant British songwriter and guitarist Richard Thompson brings his current full-band tour to the Bay Area starting Wednesday, playing dates in Grass Valley, Napa and San Francisco.
While kids were trick or treating Halloween night, some in San Francisco partied adult style at the "Nightmare on Front Street," the latest event held in the city's designated "entertainment zone."
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.
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Kara St. Cyr reports on two Bay Area democratic leaders saying the party needs a new strategy moving forward.
Kenny Choi reports on Kamala Harris backers gathered at Howard University to hear their candidate's concession speech.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Nov. 6, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
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.