Shutoff Fatigue: Some El Dorado County Residents Enduring Third Blackout In 2 Months
In Placerville, some neighbors are experiencing their third Public Safety Power Shutoff in two months.
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In Placerville, some neighbors are experiencing their third Public Safety Power Shutoff in two months.
For people who rely on their power to keep life-saving equipment in their home running, Public Safety Power Shutoffs can be especially stressful. For some, there are now lifelines available for people to count on during extreme fire conditions.
These shutoff events often spark a lot of anger and frustration in the affected communities. Now Placerville is taking big steps to take back control from PG&E.
It's the first Public Safety Power Shutoff of the year, but this time it's happening while many are stuck at home.
A showdown between restaurant owners and state inspectors was caught on camera Thursday in Placerville. Apple Bistro is one of a few restaurants in El Dorado County that has defied state orders and kept their doors open.
A protest in Placerville to abolish the "Hangtown" nickname was largely peaceful Friday evening.
A Placerville restaurant had its health permit suspended over coronavirus safety protocol violations, officials said.
A Placerville restaurant openly violating public health rules is getting a mix of backlash and support.
The mysterious disappearance and death of 11-year-old Roman Lopez still haunts Placerville.
A once-a-week drive-thru coronavirus testing site will open at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds on July 14.
Several business owners in downtown Placerville were shocked Tuesday to find flyers plastered on storefronts in area, promoting a known white nationalist extremist blog and podcast.
At Boeger Winery in Placerville, they are growing a new varietal of grapes not from the ground up, but rather, from the vine up in a method called grafting.
Pacific Gas and Electric is telling people to get ready for Public Safety Power Shutoffs, but promising this year won't be as bad.
A high-speed driver on Highway 50 in El Dorado County was arrested after being found with several cases of illegal fireworks, the California Highway Patrol announced on Thursday.
A Placerville woman was killed when her vehicle fell 20 feet from a parking garage and landed on its roof.
Placerville Police and the El Dorado County Sheriff said there have been no credible threats and that false information in running rampant on social media.
In preparation for potential civil unrest, the El Dorado County sheriff's office has increased patrol deputies and called in assistance from the National Guard.
Red Hawk Casino announced Tuesday it will be reopening June 1 with additional safety precautions.
Serving up a safe space, businesses are officially reopening in El Dorado County and adapting to new protocols in place to keep customers safe.
Placerville's top cop, Chief James Ortega, is stepping down after three years on the job.
A Placerville man arrested on Saturday is accused of committing sexual acts with at least two minors, authorities said.
Leaders in Manteca, Placerville and Sutter County are pushing the governor to let them loosen shelter-in-place restrictions.
Placerville Vice Mayor Dennis Thomas is recovering after testing positive for coronavirus.
Deputies are trying to find the rightful owners of dozens of bicycles that were discovered at a homeless camp in the Placerville area recently.
