Rolling blackouts: What Berkeleyans need to know, and what to expect
How much advance warning can you expect? What triggers a power shut-off? How can you help save power?
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17,000 PG&E customers in Berkeley could lose power Tuesday, city says
Some 17,000 PG&E customers in Berkeley could be affected Tuesday evening by rolling blackouts “if people do not limit electricity usage,” the city says.
Update: Berkeley had no outages Monday, but they could still come
Tens of thousands of PG&E customers in Berkeley could lose power Tuesday and Wednesday because of high energy demands statewide, the city says. PG&E said there were ultimately no rolling outages in California on Monday.
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High-speed CHP chase into Berkeley closes Gilman, knocks out power
A teenage boy led the CHP on a chase from Richmond to Berkeley that reached 125 mph early Friday morning, authorities report.
Alameda County no longer expected to lose power Wednesday
A change in the weather forecast prompted PG&E to call off an expected power shutoff in the area, according to the county.
Update: Most of city may not lose power; red flag warning still means fire danger
Staff says “almost all” of the affected addresses provided by PG&E to the city appear to be outside city limits. But Berkeley Hills residents should still be ready to evacuate with a red flag warning in effect.
Berkeley residents with disabilities say their needs ‘not built into’ PG&E shutoff policy
Frustrated with the official handling, some people in the disability community organized their own emergency response efforts during recent blackouts.
Update: City now says Berkeley won’t lose power again
Most addresses in the city had reportedly gotten their electricity back by Monday evening, authorities reported.
PG&E map predicts new outage Tuesday to affect similar swath of Berkeley
The city of Berkeley has warned affected residents to prepare to be without power until Friday.
With new outage announced, Berkeley residents may have no reprieve
More than 7,000 PG&E customers in Berkeley remained without power Sunday night and relief may still be days away. A new blackout is set to begin Tuesday in Alameda County. Details are limited.
Solar lanterns and hot coffee up for grabs at PG&E center in Berkeley
From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Clark Kerr resource center is open to anyone seeking refuge from the power outage.
Strong winds impact Berkeley; Cal cancels Monday classes due to limited power
Several trees and tree limbs have come down as forceful gusts hit Berkeley. Some brought power lines down with them.
