Power Off Maps for North Bay
Share with FriendsPG&E has turned off power to more than 500 thousand customers in Northern California, including the North Bay. The blackouts began around 12AM Wednesday morning. Here are maps […]
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Update: PGE Website Issues, Wednesday PSPS Could Impact 1.8 million
Share with FriendsNews of the North Bay’s Karl Van Amburg summarizes current information regarding the planned PG&E Public Safety Power Shutdown, and talks to Santa Rosa Major Tom Schwedhelm and […]
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PG&E Power Shutoff: Check if You’re Affected
Share with FriendsPacific Gas and Electric has announced the largest potential power shutdown in its history, saying power may be cut to 130 thousand customers in four North Bay counties […]
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Critical Fire Weather on the Way (Again)
Share with FriendsThe National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for dangerous fire conditions that will arrive on early Wednesday and last into Thursday. The greatest concern is […]
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Memorial Wall Honoring Fire Victims Unveiled
Share with FriendsWith dignitaries and family members on hand, a memorial wall dedicated to Sonoma County’s 2017 fire victims was unveiled at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa. Karl […]
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Red Flag Warnings, No PG&E Power Shutoffs Forecast
Share with FriendsAs the North Bay prepares for more Red Flag fire weather, the good news is that PG&E is so far not expecting to shut the power down anywhere […]
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Amid Shutdown Threats, Calistoga Explores Microgrid
Share with FriendsWith increasing threats from PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutdowns, the city of Calistoga is exploring a plan to use renewable energy and a local microgrid, to increase resiliency […]
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Fire Survivors Angrily Call Out Insurance Companies
Share with FriendsWith their two year insurance deadline about to run out, North Bay fire survivors and supporters held a rally to pressure insurance companies to extend living payments, in […]
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Weather Outlook Good for Fire-Anxious California
Share with Friends After the Red Flag Warnings, record high temperatures and high fire danger of this past week, the long range forecast for Northern California brings some very good […]
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More Cooling for Weekend with 60s on the Way. Showers?
Share with FriendsAfter a mini heat wave that set September records, a well-deserved cool down is already underway across the North Bay, and temperatures will continue to fall into the […]
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Supervisor Gives PG&E “F” Grade for Shutoff Communication
Share with Friends Sonoma County Supervisor Susan Gorin, whose constituents lost power on Wednesday, blasts PG&E’s communication during the recent emergency power shutoff event.
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Rohnert Park Pesticide Vote Sparks Anger/Frustration
Share with FriendsWhen toxics free campaigners brought their case to the Rohnert Park city council Tuesday night, they expected the city to approve a complete ban on synthetic herbicides in […]
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