Threats from California wildfires prompt evacuations, blackouts
The blackouts impact a half-million people — or nearly 180,000 customers — in 15 counties.
California utility to cut power again as wildfire precaution
Pacific Gas & Electric Company said it would begin precautionary power shutoffs Wednesday afternoon to nearly 180,000 homes and businesses in portions of 17 counties.
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Why California residents are ‘frustrated’ with PG&E over planned power outage
The power is still out across a wide swath of Northern California. Officials from utility company PG&E are conducting a planned blackout to reduce the risk of wildfire from high winds mixing with dry weather. But anger is building among…
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Sandy Recovery Continues at Slow Pace as People Wait for FEMA Relief
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