Utility vulnerabilities & funding: PG&E San Ramon outage/Campbell warning/Bolinas leak/SF Pac Heights pole fire/Marin PG&E/SF outages, Foster ransomware, FEMA cuts, SF quake bond; magnetic storms
Key Questions
What caused the power outage in San Ramon?
A PG&E outage in San Ramon peaked at 6,000 customers on Tuesday but shrank to hundreds by afternoon. Monitor PG&E updates for restoration.
Is there a planned power outage in Campbell?
Campbell residents are warned of a possible planned power outage; prepare accordingly for the area including surrounding neighborhoods.
Why was Bolinas without water?
A corroded leak in Bolinas' aging water system released 300,000 gallons, prompting a shutoff for hours until fixed. The entire Marin town was affected Saturday night.
What happened in San Francisco's Pacific Heights?
A high-voltage PG&E electrical pole caught fire Monday morning, leading to power cuts in Pacific Heights. Authorities responded quickly to the incident.
How many PG&E customers were affected in Marin County?
About 5,000 PG&E customers in Marin County lost power early Thursday afternoon. Check utility reports for updates.
Are magnetic storms impacting the grid?
Magnetic storms are greatly impacting San Francisco's grid, potentially causing widespread outages. Localized power sources may be needed for essentials like hospitals.
What new watering restrictions are in place?
New mandatory watering restrictions began across the Bay Area, affecting sprinklers, car washing, and restaurant practices to conserve water.
What other utility issues were reported?
Prior SF outages affected 6,300+ customers Bay Area-wide; Foster faced ransomware; SF considers public power via CPUC and Prop A quake bond in June. FEMA cuts add to vulnerabilities.
PG&E San Ramon peaked 6000 now hundreds; Campbell planned; San Jose water tracker; Bolinas leak fixed; SF pole fire; Marin 5k+ outage; prior wide outages; Foster ransomware; FEMA cuts/Prop A bond; Watch Duty app upgrades.