Bay Area
Bay Area
Five things to know about microgrids
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Some frustrated utility customers declare they are going to "cut the cord" and go with a smaller independent energy provider, but the reality isn't so simple.Bay Area
Customers affected by PSPS should have power by end of Thursday
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Bay Area should get a breather for a bit -- no windstorms expected for another 7-10 days, however rain is not in the forecast either.Bay Area
More than 270,000 Bay Area PG&E customers to lose power starting Tuesday morning
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Alameda County can expect 10,306 customers to lose power.Bay Area
Another power shutoff to start Tues morning in Bay Area
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While the coming event is likely to be weaker than Sunday's, the vegetation is now that much dryer and more combustible.Bay Area
UPDATE: Kincade Fire mostly held in place from Monday night into Tuesday
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Fire has burned 75,415 acres, now 15% contained, thanks to the respite of high winds; however winds expected to kick up again today.Bay Area
Kincade Fire now at 66k acres burned, still just 5 percent contained
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Containment dropped from 10% to 5% over the course of Sunday, and full containment isn't expected until at least Nov. 7, according to Cal Fire.Fires
School District monitoring air quality as smoke impacts area
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If the air quality index surpasses 200, PUSD will work with the School Board and Alameda County to determine if schools should close.Bay Area
PG&E warns another shutdown is in the forecast later this week
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High winds are expected Tuesday night through Thursday morning; Alameda County expected to be affected by another PSPS.City
