The Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services posted an announcement on its Facebook page tonight warning that some parts of Humboldt are in the scope of a potential PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff. “PG&E has released updated Public Safety Power Shutoff information indicating likely power-shutoffs to communities along Alderpoint Road from Highway 36 to Fort […]
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PG&E Contributes $500k to Local Schools
PG&E contributed $500,000 to Humboldt County Schools to help close California’s educational digital divide during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be used to provide computers and internet hot spots for students in underserved communities. “More than two out of every three of our students are below the poverty line. This donation from PG&E will […]
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Power Shutoff Slated to End Wednesday
Wildfire threats from a high wind event prompted PG&E to turn off power to some 172,000 California residents, including about 3,000 in Humboldt County. For those affected, the lights are expected to come back on around 5 p.m. Wednesday, although it could be as late as 9 p.m. for some, according to PG&E. Two local […]
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Bridgeville Area in Scope for Monday Power Shutoff
The Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services posted an announcement on its Facebook page warning that Humboldt is in scope for a potential power shutoff. “Due to high temperatures and related potential for wildfire, Humboldt County is in scope for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) beginning Monday, 9/7/2020,” starting around 10 p.m. Due to high […]
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UPDATE: No Local Rolling Outages This Evening
UPDATE: PG&E reports the state’s electric grid operator, the California Independent System Operator, is saying the utility will not need to enact rotating power outages tonight based on forecasts for electricity supply and demand. PREVIOUS: The city of Arcata is warning that PG&E has announced local areas may experience rolling power outages lasting up to […]
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UPDATE: No Rolling Power Outages Tonight
UPDATE: PG&E reports that “based on current forecasts for electricity supply and demand,” the California Independent System Operator indicates there will be no outages this evening. PREVIOUS: A record breaking heat wave across the western United States has California’s electrical grid gasping for power. The California Independent System Operator (ISO), which manages the state’s grid, […]
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Construction on Fourth Street Next Week
The city of Eureka and PG&E will continue reconstruction work on Fourth Street (U.S. Highway 101) near the side streets from O Street to Y Street in Eureka on Monday, Aug. 17 through Friday, Aug. 21. The construction will require lane closures with controlled traffic and detours, drivers should expect short delays. Read the full release below.
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PG&E Responding to Gas Leak In Eureka
PG&E responded to reports of a gas leak on Fourth and M Streets in Eureka after a construction crew struck a gas line with a saw. Highway 101 was closed to make the area safe and stop the flow of gas but has since reopened. Read the full statement from PGE representative Deanna Contreras below. […]
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PG&E Helicopters are Out Doing Inspections
If you are hearing buzzing overhead, it might just be a PG&E crew conducting transmission line inspections. According to a new release, the company plans to be in the local area with helicopters and drones this week and next. Flights are expected to occur Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. “All the […]
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PG&E: Future Power Shutoffs to be Shorter, Smaller, Smarter
PG&E is rolling out a multi-tiered plan the company says will translate into shorter, more localized Public Safety Power Shutoffs and better communication with the public before, during and after an event. Prompted by dangerous wildfire conditions, including high winds and low humidity, last year’s massive shutoffs left millions without power for days, putting the […]
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Road Construction Work in Eureka Next Week
The city of Eureka and PG&E will be working on utility reconstruction work on adjoining side streets to Fourth Street (Hwy 101) from O Street to Y Street in Eureka on Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17. There will be controlled traffic and detours in the area. Drivers should expect short delays. Read the […]
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Power Outage Hits Areas of SoHum
A power outage that began about 2:45 p.m. has left over 1,800 without electricity from Whitethorn to Petrolia from the coast to Garberville, according to the PG&E Outage site. PG&E says they are investigating the cause. They are giving 7 p.m. as the estimated restore time. Those are usually not based on information about the […]