Periods of rain. Potential for heavy rainfall. High 51F. ENE winds shifting to W at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a half an inch..
Cloudy skies early, then off and on rain showers overnight. Low 46F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Updated: February 16, 2026 @ 5:15 am
Editor,
I’ve been following reports of cities banning natural gas in new residential construction. Given how unreliable electric companies have become, this seems like a perfect scenario for creating unintended consequences. Gas stoves can be used during power outages by lighting them with a match or lighter. With all-electric kitchens, cooking would be impossible during an electrical power outage.
That may be no big deal for short outages, but frequently loss of electrical power extends into hours, days and weeks.
Bob Stine
San Mateo
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(1) comment
Don't worry Bob, since it appears that the New Green Deal will become part of our lives, those who are stuck with all-electric appliances and heaters will rue the day that they voted for the uninformed and/or dumb representatives. The cost of electricity will skyrocket if there is no competitive energy source and we will all be told that this is going to mitigate the effects of climate change. I have a bridge to sell. We may even start seeing propane tanks in backyards.
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