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Ghost Ship jury adjourns for week without reaching verdict
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The nine-woman, three-man panel, which has now deliberated for four and a half days, will return on Monday.California
PG&E’s wildfire safety center playing key role in power shutoff decisions
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Satellites and infrared technology will sense heat, and can alert the proper agencies, partners and stakeholders.City
Anticipating fire season, PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) likely coming to Piedmont
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PG&E’s PSPS program will bring a whole new meaning to the phrase, “Lights out!” and will impact all city services for up to 72 hours.City
Hotter, drier months ahead: An update from Piedmont Fire Chief Bret Black
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Anticipating fires all year round, Chief Black has created a video with quick tips and best practices about how to prepare and defend your home.Crime & Safety
Ghost Ship jurors don’t reach verdict in first day of deliberations
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The jury will now take a lengthy break until Tuesday morning, when it will resume its deliberations.Crime & Safety
Ghost Ship jury has two questions in first hour of deliberations
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One question: are the words leaseholder, occupant, property manager, tenants interchangeable? The other: what is the legal definition of the term "authorized person?"Crime & Safety
Judge in Ghost Ship trial puts limits on blaming others for deadly fire
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Closing arguments will be presented on Monday in the trial of Almena and Harris on 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter.Crime & Safety
Ghost Ship prosecutors try to contradict Almena and Harris
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Monday's witnesses point out contradictions in defense testimony. Prosecutors will present two more rebuttal witnesses before closing arguments take place.wildfires
