The number of Californians affected by proactive power shutoffs has jumped 145% this year, according to California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) data. The CPUC describes Public Safety Power ...

At PG&E’s weather lab in San Ramon, Scott Strenfel studies a huge digital map on the wall displaying temperatures, dew points and humidity levels across California. At a spot in Kern Hills outside of ...

The number of utility customers in California affected by intentional power shutoffs to reduce the risk of sparking fires has spiked this year. Most of the increase is in Southern California Edison's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More hot and dry weather across Southern California on Wednesday is increasing the risk of brush fires, resulting in Public Safety ...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Southern California Edison is considering possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) for areas of Santa Barbara County tomorrow. PSPS are being consider for more than ...

Strong winds and soaring temperatures are prompting power shutoffs across wildfire-prone areas of Southern California. As of Wednesday morning, Southern California Edison has initiated Public Safety ...

As a heat wave hits Southern California, officials are urging residents to conserve energy and stay prepared for potential power shutoffs that could last longer this summer. Southern California Edison ...