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Life without power in the storm-damaged Sierra foothills

PG&E will seek a 20-year permit for Diablo Canyon — but California state officials only want the nuclear power plant open through 2030 to smooth the transition to renewable energy.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says PG&E can continue to operate the Diablo Canyon Power Plant past the plant's current licenses while its License Renewal Application is under review.

California consumers are getting sticker shock when they look at their utility bills after natural gas prices spiked about 32% since December, according to PG&E.

Terrestrial Energy, an advanced nuclear technology company, has appointed William “Bill” Johnson, former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee

More than 2,000 PG&E customers are experiencing power outages in the Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, and Oceano areas Friday morning.

Nearly 2,000 PG&E customers are without power in Nipomo Wednesday morning. The estimated time of return is unknown.

Pacific Gas & Electric says they're staging crews and equipment to make repairs as quickly as possible, but the Kern County Fire Department still encourages people to be prepared for power outages.

Emergency crews are busy after strong winds took down trees and power lines across Sonoma County. At least 15 power outages were reported in Santa Rosa on

Seven Paso Robles wineries are nearing the end of their collaboration project to beautify Anderson Road, just off of Highway 46 West.