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PG&E Declares Another Large-Scale Planned Power Outage for Monday

September 20, 2021 11:34 amSeptember 21, 2021 3:55 pm

Another large “public safety power shutoff” spanning 10 counties was announced was announced by utility company Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) on Sunday, raising more questions about the company’s increased planned blackout plans and what they mean for residents. According...

No Power And Little Patience: How The Power Shutoffs Are Testing The Elderly In Northern California

October 12, 2019 8:37 am

All this week across Northern California a power shutoff has been in place to prevent wildfires. Dry conditions and windy conditions are the perfect fire starter if a line goes down, and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) didn’t want to...