PG&E Power Shutoff Across Northern and Central California

PG&E has shut off power to over 4,700 customers across 15 counties in Northern and Central California due to a Red Flag Warning for wildfire risk. The outages began May 17 and continue through Monday.

- Affected counties include Colusa, Glenn, Tehama, Napa, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Solano, Yolo, Alameda, Contra Costa, and parts of Sonoma. - The Red Flag Warning covers the San Joaquin Valley, including cities like Sacramento, Stockton, Fresno, and Bakersfield, with strong winds and low humidity.

- PG&E's new Continuous Monitoring Center in San Ramon helps detect and prevent wildfires. The power shutoff is a preventive measure to reduce wildfire risk during extreme weather conditions.