State Storm's fierce winds complicate California wildfire fight By JULIE WATSON and JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press Sep 9, 2022 SAN DIEGO (AP) — A tropical storm nearing Southern California on Friday brought fierce mountain winds, high humidity, rain and the threat of f…
State PG&E moves power underground in plan to bury 10,000 miles By HAVEN DALEY Associated Press Jun 16, 2022 SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric Co. is working on an ambitious project to bury thousands of miles of power lines in an ef…
Local News Featured PG&E aims to restore all power by noon Tuesday By Curtis Driscoll Daily Journal staff Oct 27, 2020 The PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs outages in parts of San Mateo County and Half Moon Bay will continue in some parts until noon on Tue…
Bay Area Red Flag warning for extreme winds By Eli Walsh Bay City News Foundation Oct 23, 2020 The National Weather Service issued alerts for fire weather and high winds Friday that are expected in parts of the Bay Area beginning on Sunday.
Local News Featured Planned shutoff over high winds; Impact to San Mateo County likely to be minimal Staff and wire report Oct 15, 2020 PG&E warned ratepayers it may need to proactively issue a Public Safety Power Shutoff in parts of 24 counties, including the Bay Area, due…
Local News Featured Hot and dry weather coming this weekend, Bay Area to see riptides Wire reports Sep 24, 2020 Rain showers fell Thursday on the northwestern edges of fire-ravaged California but forecasters warned residents to not be fooled: A new round…
Bay Area San Francisco Public Utilities Commission offering reduced rates for certain residential customers Updated Apr 13, 2025 The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission announced this week reduced rates for certain eligible residential customers for their sewer, po…
National Water shutoffs in sharp focus amid coronavirus outbreak By KAT STAFFORD Associated Press Mar 27, 2020 DETROIT (AP) — The advice is simple and universal: Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread…
State Sonoma County prepares to sue PG&E for damages from fire Updated Apr 13, 2025 SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — A county in Northern California wine country is exploring plans to sue a utility over a massive wildfire last fall that …
Local News State sending $500K for San Mateo County power shutoff response By Ryan McCarthy Daily Journal staff Dec 26, 2019 State funds totaling $549,793 will pay for San Mateo County to respond to future PG&E power shutoffs — but won’t cover costs from electric…
