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Strong Winds Topple Trees, Cuts Power To Thousands
High winds and poor weather affected thousands of PG&E customers throughout the Bay Area Monday, according to the utility company.
PG&E Boosts Safety Training In Wake Of Workers’ Deaths
Officials at Pacific Gas and Electric Co. are boosting the utility’s training on safety procedures after the deaths of three workers in three years.
Russian River Resort Fire Hospitalizes 4, Shuts Down Highway In Guerneville
Four people were hospitalized and power lines knocked down after a two-alarm fire broke out early Monday morning at a Russian River resort, a Sonoma County Fire dispatcher said.
Live Wires Blocking Eastbound Highway 4 In Hercules
The California Highway Patrol has closed the eastbound lanes of Highway 4 in Hercules Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle struck a telephone pole causing live wires to fall across the lanes and stop traffic.
Overnight Bay Area Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands
Stormy weather in the Bay Area knocked out power to thousands of PG&E customers around the region on Thursday night and Friday morning, a utility spokeswoman said.
Exploding Ammo, Downed Lines Hamper Firefighters At Napa House Fire
A house in unincorporated Napa was destroyed by a fire Thursday night as firefighters were prevented from getting too close because of exploding ammunition and downed power lines, according the to fire department.
Downed Lines Spark Mountain View Brush Fire; 1 Hurt
Mountain View fire crews were able to control a vegetation fire sparked by downed high voltage power lines near the Microsoft Corporation campus Thursday night, fire officials said.
High-Speed Chase In Richmond Ends In Crash, Cutting Power To Thousands
A high-speed chase involving the California Highway Patrol ended when a suspect vehicle hit a utility pole in Richmond Sunday morning, knocking power out for thousands of residents.
Power Outages Remain In Santa Cruz County, Bay Area
More than 21,000 PG&E customers remained without power in Santa Cruz County as of late Friday morning, as well as hundreds in the Bay Area.
PG&E Prepares For Downed Lines From Fierce Bay Area Wind Storm
PG&E is preparing for strong winds that are expected to hit the Bay Area over the next two days.
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