California Update: Fire chief says chance of surviving Ghost Ship fire was ‘very low’ By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | May 17, 2019 No way for occupants to escape without fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and exit signs -- which the improvised space, not zoned for occupancy, lacked.
California Fire chief defends response to deadly Ghost Ship fire By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | May 16, 2019 When accused of not caring, fire chief tearfully said she and her crew did the best they could under difficult circumstances.
California PG&E accepts that its equipment caused Camp Fire By Julia Cheever & Keith Burbank | Bay City News | May 16, 2019 Company officials said they have not read Cal Fire's report but the determination is consistent with previous PG&E statements.
City Piedmont Police Alert Update: Live wires cleared on Arbor Dr. By Piedmont Police | May 15, 2019 PGE still working to restore power to impacted households.
Bay Area Oakland fire captain says Derick Almena told him no one lived at Ghost Ship By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | May 14, 2019 The warehouse also had no evidence of fire suppression materials such as sprinklers and fire alarms.
California Ghost Ship Trial: Resident moved out due to fire safety concerns By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | May 10, 2019 Electrical problems due to the long extension cords were among the reasons resident felt safer sleeping in her car.
Bay Area Prepare for power shutoffs later this year By James Lanaras | Bay City News | May 7, 2019 PG&E will turn off power to fire prone areas during extreme weather as a safety precaution; shutoffs could last multiple days.
Bay Area Hillsborough parents plead guilty in college admissions scheme By Julia Cheever | Bay City News | May 1, 2019 Prosecutors are recommending prison terms of two to three years for parents Bruce and Davina Isackson.
Bay Area Ghost Ship trial begins: Prosecutor says fire victims had no way to escape By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | April 30, 2019 The long-awaited trial of Derick Almena and Max Harris on 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter stemming from a warehouse fire in 2016 got underway Tuesday.
pg&e Newsom team calls for less utility liability on wildfire—and ignites ‘a hornet’s nest’ By Judy Lin | CALmatters | April 13, 2019 The provocative—and politically challenging—recommendation was among three dramatic proposals by advisory panel.