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Heatwave to Leave Several Customers in North Bay Without Power (But Not Sonoma County)
The incoming heatwave could cause a lot of stress to the grid. The potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event is anticipated to begin early Tuesday morning and could last through Wednesday. It affects approximately 12,000 customers, including two tribal governments, in targeted parts of eight counties. In the North Bay, it would be 49 customers in Lake County and 9 in Napa, so 58 total. 96 customers in Solano County may also lose power.
Red flag warning issued for portions of North Bay
Temperatures spiking into the 100s with low humidity and breezy conditions may support fire growth this week across the North Bay, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service issued a red flag warning, indicating an elevated risk of wildfires, that will go into effect at 11 p.m. Monday for areas of Sonoma, Napa and Lake counties.
Toll Fire near Calistoga holding at 50 acres; evacuation orders still in effect
Updated at 3:32 p.m. Tuesday — A fast-moving wildfire north of Calistoga that sparked Tuesday morning forced evacuations in regions near the Lake County line, but authorities said they were able to hold the Toll Fire to about 50 acres by early afternoon. The blaze broke out at about...
Defendant in DUI case that caused serious injuries sentenced to over 10 years in state prison
In July of 2021 – a four-vehicle collision in Clearlake Oaks that sent several people to the hospital left a Pacifica man to face numerous DUI charges. The defendant, Stephen Robert Williams, was present and in custody for his sentencing. The Court read and considered the report and recommendation...
Amid red flag warning, Cloverdale fireworks sales are on
As wildfire season heats up, Cloverdale fireworks sales are on. Cloverdale is the sole location in Sonoma, Napa or Mendocino counties where “Safe and Sane” fireworks are legal.|. Although extreme heat and a red flag warning are blanketing the North Bay this week, fireworks sales opened up Monday...
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