BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Pacific Gas and Electric
Campus
MAY 17, 2023
Black Bay Area high schoolers complete Haas, PG&E economic equity, financial education
24 Black high schoolers from around the Bay Area were individually awarded $8,000 in scholarships Saturday after the completion of a financial and investment literacy program, according to a joint press release from Pacific Gas and Electric, or PG&E, and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
Campus
MAY 17, 2023
Black Bay Area high schoolers complete Haas, PG&E economic equity, financial education
24 Black high schoolers from around the Bay Area were individually awarded $8,000 in scholarships Saturday after the completion of a financial and investment literacy program, according to a joint press release from Pacific Gas and Electric, or PG&E, and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
City
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
BUSD launches environmentally friendly electric school buses
As of the beginning of fall 2021, Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, has begun utilizing electric school buses in lieu of more traditional options.
City
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
BUSD launches environmentally friendly electric school buses
As of the beginning of fall 2021, Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, has begun utilizing electric school buses in lieu of more traditional options.
State
JULY 07, 2020
'Really important': CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to make PG&E safer
On June 30, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 350, a bill that will hold PG&E to higher safety standards.
State
JULY 07, 2020
'Really important': CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to make PG&E safer
On June 30, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 350, a bill that will hold PG&E to higher safety standards.
Commentary
NOVEMBER 01, 2019
Why CA’s fire problem is much bigger than PG&E
But blaming PG&E for the disruption wildfire season brings to California each year with increasing regularity and strength is, at best, unproductive. Fixing electrical infrastructure is putting a Band-Aid on the much bigger problems of climate change.
Commentary
NOVEMBER 01, 2019
Why CA’s fire problem is much bigger than PG&E
But blaming PG&E for the disruption wildfire season brings to California each year with increasing regularity and strength is, at best, unproductive. Fixing electrical infrastructure is putting a Band-Aid on the much bigger problems of climate change.
Portfolio
NOVEMBER 01, 2019
Fiat tenebris: On escapism and the PG&E blackout
There was supposed to be a blackout today. And yesterday. For all I know, there was one. But living in the Unit 2 residence halls, three blocks from campus and the faint murmurs of the powerless residence halls on Durant Avenue, no utility faults have crossed my radar.
Portfolio
NOVEMBER 01, 2019
Fiat tenebris: On escapism and the PG&E blackout
There was supposed to be a blackout today. And yesterday. For all I know, there was one. But living in the Unit 2 residence halls, three blocks from campus and the faint murmurs of the powerless residence halls on Durant Avenue, no utility faults have crossed my radar.
City
OCTOBER 29, 2019
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom takes action amid emergency power shutoffs
To promote public health and safety, the CPUC is working to drive down ignition risks from utility infrastructure, power loss and disruption to communities.
City
OCTOBER 29, 2019
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom takes action amid emergency power shutoffs
To promote public health and safety, the CPUC is working to drive down ignition risks from utility infrastructure, power loss and disruption to communities.
Campus
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Campus residence halls expect power outage, most student services closed
Many UC Berkeley residence halls will be without power and student services will be closed due to the PG&E power shutdown, according to a campus-wide email sent this morning.
Campus
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Campus residence halls expect power outage, most student services closed
Many UC Berkeley residence halls will be without power and student services will be closed due to the PG&E power shutdown, according to a campus-wide email sent this morning.
Op-Eds
SEPTEMBER 03, 2019
Berkeley community must work together to prepare for wildfires
Wildfires are a major threat in California, fueled in part by the worsening climate crisis. The National Interagency Fire Center is expecting another above-average season this year, with the upcoming months being the most severe. Five of the 10 most destructive fires in California’s history took place in the last two years.
Op-Eds
SEPTEMBER 03, 2019
Berkeley community must work together to prepare for wildfires
Wildfires are a major threat in California, fueled in part by the worsening climate crisis. The National Interagency Fire Center is expecting another above-average season this year, with the upcoming months being the most severe. Five of the 10 most destructive fires in California’s history took place in the last two years.
City
APRIL 09, 2019
Downed power lines prompt partial road closure in South Berkeley
Downed power lines led to the partial closure of Tunnel Road in South Berkeley on Tuesday morning, according to a Nixle alert released by Berkeley Police Department.
City
APRIL 09, 2019
Downed power lines prompt partial road closure in South Berkeley
Downed power lines led to the partial closure of Tunnel Road in South Berkeley on Tuesday morning, according to a Nixle alert released by Berkeley Police Department.
City
APRIL 08, 2018
Berkeley residents lose gas service after gas leak on Panoramic Way
Homes around Panoramic Way lost gas service Thursday morning after a gas leak occurred at Panoramic Way and Orchard Lane.
City
APRIL 08, 2018
Berkeley residents lose gas service after gas leak on Panoramic Way
Homes around Panoramic Way lost gas service Thursday morning after a gas leak occurred at Panoramic Way and Orchard Lane.
