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Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) implemented widespread "Public Safety Power Shutoffs" across California, citing fire risks despite reports of low wind speeds in areas like Mill Valley. The situation is compared to the Enron-era rolling blackouts under Governor Gray Davis, with claims that the current shutoffs may be a political maneuver related to San Francisco's interest in purchasing PG&E equipment following the company's bankruptcy.
Castro Valley Blackout and Local News Sensationalism
A local news report on a power outage in Castro Valley is criticized for its breathless and sensationalist tone. The reporter interviewed residents, including a child, who described the "creepy" experience of the lights going out during a heatwave. The outage, which affected 34,000 people, was attributed by PG&E to equipment failure caused by high temperatures.
