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Power outages affect PG&E customers in Pescadero, San Jose
Heat-related issues could be behind an outage affecting about 1,700 customers late Thursday afternoon near Pescadero in San Mateo County, according to PG&E.
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Heat-related issues could be behind an outage affecting about 1,700 customers late Thursday afternoon near Pescadero in San Mateo County, according to PG&E.
More than 2,000 Pacific Gas and Electric customers in Northern California began their day Wednesday without power after the utility turned off electricity to high fire-risk areas amid a prolonged heat wave.
About 12,000 PG&E customers were told on Sunday to anticipate possibly losing power on Tuesday as the utility monitors weather conditions that could force an intentional shutoff for safety reasons.
Tens of thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers in the Bay Area woke up Wednesday still without power three days after damaging winds from the bomb cyclone storm that was the most damaging in decades, according to the utility.
As power outages from the weekend storm continue to affect communities across the Bay Area, residents on the San Mateo County coast feel a frustration that has already been brewing for quite some time. Loureen Ayyoub reports. (2/6/24)
Team coverage of ongoing power outages across the Bay Area before the next round of rain arrives Wednesday.
Tens of thousands of PG&E customers in the Bay Area were still without power Tuesday in the aftermath of the so-called "bomb cyclone" that brought damaging wind gusts that toppled trees and power lines across California Sunday.
A look at the lingering effects of the potent and damaging storm system that blew through the Bay Area Sunday and Monday. John Ramos, Anne Makovec and Paul Heggen report.
Bay Area residents were anticipating flooding and damaging winds from an atmospheric river-fueled storm expected to hit the region beginning on Wednesday.
Pacific Gas and Electric has installed a battery backup system in Foresthill in case of a public safety power shutoff when the fire threat is high.
People living in the Santa Cruz Mountains are bracing for the potential impacts of yet another storm taking aim at the region late Monday into Tuesday, especially the owner of a local restaurant where repeated power outages have proved incredibly disruptive to his business. Devin Fehely reports.
Team coverage of storm damage from the high winds that knocked over trees and power poles across the Bay Area (3-15-2023)
Most of Calistoga was without power Friday morning due to the winter storm that came through the region overnight, city officials said.
In some remote reaches of Marin County, intermittent and lengthy power outages are adding up to days in the dark.
Anne Makovec talks to PG&E spokesperson Tamar Sarkissian about current power outages from the storm (1-4-2023)
Powerful gusts along with cooler temperatures are forecast for the greater Bay Area over the weekend, and some locations could see strong winds that may prompt power shutoffs to about 200 customers.
The extended Flex Alert issued by the state's power grid operator went into effect Thursday afternoon as officials encouraged resident to continue reducing their energy use.
With a prolonged heat wave still affecting most of the Bay Area, PG&E and the state's power grid operator on Wednesday encouraged people to continue reducing their energy use.
The record heat wave baking California prompted an alert from the state that rolling blackouts were set to begin on Tuesday evening.
Cal ISO said Sunday evening it needs California to save even more electricity than previously believed, as the worst of the current heat waves descends on the state Monday and Tuesday.
Multiple buildings have been damaged in a fire that burned more than 100 acres in San Joaquin County on Friday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
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PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions.
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PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions.
A man was arrested and a stolen gun and drugs were seized following a traffic stop in the community of North Fair Oaks on Thursday, deputies said.
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A man was arrested and a stolen gun and drugs were seized following a traffic stop in the community of North Fair Oaks on Thursday, deputies said.
Systems at San Francisco International Airport are now functioning after a global tech outage early Friday morning.
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PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions.
The force of impact from docking the new Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle likely caused the damage that forced an 18-hour service suspension, the ferry agency said.
Oakland officials said the global tech outage reported early Friday morning has affected systems in the city.
Bay Area businesses are becoming increasingly frustrated by skyrocketing insurance rates.
A person involved in a crash on the Bay Bridge Thursday jumped into the bay after running from the crash scene and was eventually rescued by the Coast Guard, authorities said.
PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions.
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office.
While official practices are still a couple weeks away for San Jose State University football, the team is already facing a formidable opponent: geese taking bathroom breaks on its practice fields.
A former captain with the Santa Clara County sheriff's office has been found guilty in connection with a bribery scheme involving concealed weapon (CCW) permits, prosecutors said Wednesday.
At the Reuters Momentum AI Summit in San Jose, thought leaders from diverse industries convened Wednesday to explore the transformative potential and challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
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A man was killed in his vehicle Wednesday night in Napa County, near the Solano County border, when the driver of another vehicle allegedly ran a red light and crashed into him, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a teen died following a shooting late Wednesday night.
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The paid caretaker of an elderly North Bay woman was arrested after raping the woman and assaulting her adult daughter who had arrived home to find the sexual assault in progress, authorities said Tuesday.
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A's executive Sandy Dean has told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority that the club does not expect to spend the entire $380 million in public money allocated to build a new stadium.
The San Francisco Giants are set to begin the 2025 season on the road in Cincinnati and will face the relocated A's in Sacramento over the July 4 holiday, according to the league schedule released Thursday.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
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Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
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