The rationale behind public safety power shutoffs is to mitigate the threat of wildfire in areas where utility equipment could be at high risk of sparking a blaze, particularly when winds are ...

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California may be the latest state to find itself featured in headlines about catastrophic wildfires, but concerns about ...

San Diego Gas & Electric crews were beginning Friday to inspect power lines and equipment in areas affected by public safety power shutoffs as weather conditions improved throughout the region.

Tens of thousands of residents are without power due to public safety shutoffs due to high winds, though many are expressing their frustration over the repeated blackouts. Mary Beth McDade reports ...

POWAY, Calif. — As of Wednesday night, San Diego Gas and Electric’s public safety power shutoffs had impacted parts of Alpine, Descanso and Julian. The reason for these power shutoffs is to ...

Persistent push from parents results in alternate energy sources after frequent power shutoffs After missing days and days of ...

Over the last few weeks, we've received many questions from community members about the availability of local water sources ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With spring approaching, PNM is urging customers near high fire-risk areas to prepare for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff. The shutoff can leave customers without ...

After days of heavy rain in Southern California, Duke’s in Malibu – a restaurant that’s survived two fires in two months – has closed again, this time due to damages from a recent mudslide.