Red Flag Warning & High Wind Watch Saturday Through Monday
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/25/2019 01:30 PM
Sacramento, CA...The High Wind Watch has been expanded to include much of interior NorCal. Local gusts over 60 mph are possible. The full watches and warnings are below...
Approximately 850,000 Customers Notified that They May Be Impacted in PSPS PG&E Event Beginning Saturday Evening
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/25/2019 04:25 PM
San Francisco, CA...Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today said it continues to monitor a potentially powerful and widespread dry, hot and windy weather event expected to begin impacting the service area Saturday between 6 and 10 p.m. and lasting until midday Monday.
Calaveras County OES Receives "All Clear" From PG&E
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/24/2019 10:44 AM
San Andreas, CA...From Calaveras OES..."Update for 10-23 PSPS. At 10:15am OES received a notice that Calaveras County has received the "weather all clear". Line inspection has begun. Once the lines are cleared we should start seeing power be restored."
Governor Newsom Demands Utilities Take Action to Protect Public Safety and Limit Impacts of Power Shutoffs
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/24/2019 09:04 PM
Sacramento, CA...Amid utility-directed Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) impacting residents across the state, Governor Gavin Newsom today demanded that California’s Independently Owned Utilities (IOUs) adhere to previously agreed protocols for their power shutoff decisions and coordinate with state and local officials to protect public safety and limit impacts during these events.
Electric Incident Report Filed with CPUC in Response to Kincade Fire. Transmission Line Was Energized Within PSPS Outage Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/24/2019 10:38 PM
San Francisco, CA...Today, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) filed an Electric Incident Report with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) related to the Kincade Fire. Yesterday by 3 p.m., PG&E had conducted a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) and turned off the power for safety to approximately 27,837 customers in Sonoma County, including Geyserville and the surrounding area. PG&E crews have been on the ground since last night supporting CAL FIRE's efforts to fight the Kincade Fire and make the area safe.
Calaveras OES Public Safety Power Shut Off Update & Updated CRC List
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/23/2019 09:56 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services would like to share the locations of the Customer Resource Centers (CRC) hosted by Pacific Gas and Electric(PG&E). Calaveras County OES is in a level III status and is monitoring the situation closely. At this time, it is estimated that 14,235 resident will lose power by 2pm today 10/23/19. The predicted "weather all clear" is expected by noon Thursday 10/24/19 with some power being restored and total power restoration by 7pm Friday.
PG&E Moving Forward with Public Safety Power Shutoff in Portions of 17 Counties in Sierra Foothills, North Bay, Small Parts of San Mateo and Kern Counties. 2pm Estimated Shutoff in Our Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/23/2019 10:11 AM
San Francisco, CA...Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed this morning its plan to move forward with a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in portions of the Sierra Foothills and North Bay, as well as small parts of San Mateo and Kern counties. This PSPS decision was based on forecasts of dry, hot and windy weather that poses a higher risk for damage and sparks on the electric system and rapid wildfire spread. The shutoff is expected to impact approximately 179,000 customers in 17 counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Kern, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, San Mateo, Sierra, Sonoma, Tehama and Yuba.
Wall Street Journal Editorial: "California's Gasoline Panic"
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/23/2019 05:58 PM
New York, NY...Democrats in California have worked hard for years to inflate gasoline prices, but now they're searching for a fall guy as voters gripe about how much they're paying to fill up. Round up the usual fossil-fuel suspects! California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered state Attorney General Xavier Becerra to investigate oil companies for allegedly overcharging consumers and price-fixing. Gas prices in California average $4.13 per gallon, about $1.50 more than the rest of the U.S. "The mystery surcharge adds up, especially for cost-conscious, working families," the Governor declared.
Senator Borgeas Announces District Tour of Far Flung District
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/23/2019 07:48 PM
Fresno, CA...California State Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) will be meeting with constituents and community leaders over the next three days in Madera, Mariposa, Amador, Calaveras, and Stanislaus Counties. The 8th Senate District encompasses eleven counties and covers a vast geographic territory. The District Tour began in Oakhurst at a meeting with community, business, public safety, and elected officials. Key issues affecting the foothills in Madera County such as wildfire, insurance, education and public safety dominated the discussion.
