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Judge orders PG&E to keep all equipment records, hire tree inspection crew as probation condition

"This failure is upon us because for years, in order to enlarge dividends, bonuses, and political contributions, PG&E cheated on…

4 years ago

Research finds many employers retaining workers despite closures

Timely snapshots of the effect of the coronavirus on workers at small and medium-sized businesses in the Bay Area, state…

4 years ago

Several traffic signals out as large power outage darkens Fremont

Fremont police are warning residents about a large power outage Tuesday morning that is affecting multiple traffic signal lights in…

4 years ago

Berkeley intersection shut down down after semi strikes power pole

A collision Friday morning involving a semi-truck and a power pole has temporarily closed down a Berkeley intersection, according to…

4 years ago

Bay Area COVID-19 update: all counties now under shelter orders, blood banks need donations, BottleRock postpones

As of Wednesday, all nine Bay Area counties are under either shelter-in-place or shelter-at-home orders. The directives are legally enforceable…

4 years ago

County reports $725 million loss from Kincade Fire, evacuations, PG&E power shutoffs

The Kincade Fire, evacuations and four PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs last fall cost Sonoma County $725 million in economic…

4 years ago

Scammers prey on PG&E customers

Police in Petaluma are warning residents about a potential scam in which thieves are posing as PG&E employees and are…

4 years ago

PG&E works to restore power after power line falls on Lucas Valley Road

Power is out to 73 customers Friday morning in Nicasio in unincorporated Marin County due to a downed power pole,…

4 years ago

Hit-and-run driver hits pole, knocks out power to nearly 7,000 customers

North Parkside Drive in Pittsburg is expected to be closed for several hours Sunday night as police investigate a hit-and-run…

4 years ago

Hundred legislators join San Jose mayor’s call for customer-owned PG&E

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is rallying public support for the idea of a customer-owned PG&E, following this year's devastating…

4 years ago

Thousands across Bay Area still in the dark after first storm

Nearly 4,400 customers are still without power in the Bay Area Wednesday morning following Tuesday's rainstorm. Power is still out…

4 years ago

PG&E issues ‘all-clear’ to begin power restoration

PG&E issued an "all-clear" early Thursday morning when improved wind conditions ended its most recent Public Safety Power Shutoff that…

4 years ago

Glazer proposes bills to harden communication, medical safety in power outages

State Sen. Steve Glazer said Wednesday he plans to introduce legislation in January designed to help medical equipment and cellphone…

4 years ago

PG&E says six Bay Area counties should maintain power Wednesday

Six counties in and near the Bay Area previously expected to be affected by PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff on…

4 years ago

PG&E may delay start of Wednesday Lamorinda power shutoff

PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff that was set for Wednesday morning in the Lamorinda area of Contra Costa County appears…

4 years ago

Wednesday power shutoff to impact 35,000 East Bay customers

More than 35,000 PG&E customers in the East Bay will be affected by this week's Public Safety Power Shutoff, according…

5 years ago

Rohnert Park proclaims local emergency in wake of Kincade Fire, power outage

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Thursday proclaimed a local emergency due to the Kincade Fire and PG&E's Public Safety…

5 years ago

PG&E begins inspections, power restoration for 22 counties

PG&E issued an "all clear" Wednesday that will allow the utility to make inspections of its equipment in areas impacted…

5 years ago

Vallejo reactivates emergency center in week’s second power shutoff

The city of Vallejo reactivated its Emergency Operations Center on Tuesday following PG&E's second Public Safety Power Shutoff in the…

5 years ago

Marshal has ‘a lot of questions’ after house fire kills dog, injures firefighter

A family dog was killed and a firefighter suffered minor injuries in a Capitola house fire Monday afternoon, according to…

5 years ago

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