KPIX CBS Overnight News July 13, 2024
The states largest power supplier, pg e, has been forced to shut off electricity to customers because of a forecast of high winds and bonedry heat expected to put pressure on its aging and faulty infrastructure. It is a desperate attempt to avoid what happened last november when sparks from power lines ignited the fire that ripped through the town of paradise, killing 86. This is ridiculous. Reporter Ron Blasingame lost his power at 2 00 this morning. He could be in the dark for days. Theyre a public utility. How do they pass their mistakes on to us . Reporter up to 34 california counties are ...