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PG&E was also monitoring weather conditions in El Dorado, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Tehama and Yolo counties as the forecast calls for gusty winds and hot, dry weather in Northern California inland areas. … [Read more...] about PG&E warns of power shutoffs in parts of Northern California

Electricity was shut off about 10 p.m. Saturday in parts of Butte, Plumas and Yuba counties amid dry, windy conditions. The utility says the outages could last 48 hours or longer. … [Read more...] about PG&E cuts power over wildfire risk in Northern California

The utility says that after weather improved Sunday morning, crews by land and air began inspecting about 950 miles of power lines in the three counties to ensure they were free of damage and safe to energize. … [Read more...] about PG&E restores power to thousands in Northern California

Nine billion dollars will go to facilities serving students in pre-school through 12th grade. Two billion dollars each will go to the University of California system, the California State University system and community colleges. … [Read more...] about California puts $15 billion schools bond on March ballot

With windy, dry weather in the forecast, California utilities are considering shutting off power to more than 700,000 customers to try to prevent wildfires ignited by electrical equipment. … [Read more...] about Possible fire prevention power cutoffs expand in California