'We were not adequately prepared': PG&E’s blackout plans have some Californian’s rethinking whether to stay.
EUREKA, Calif.—Melanie Bettenhausen was learning to live with the devastating wildfires that periodically sweep through Northern California, but she isn’t sure she can endure the alternative offered by PG&E Corp.: mass blackouts.
Last year, a fire caused by a PG&E transmission line swept through Paradise, Calif., destroying her childhood home. Though she had already moved away and was running the North Coast Co-Op here in this coastal town, her aunt was forced to flee the old family house.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Must Reads: Climate change will be deadlier, more destructive and costlier for California than previously believed, state warnsHeat waves, wildfires and sea level rise: These are some of the threats California will face from climate change in coming decades. Our story from the archives explains:
Read more »
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Brings Daughter to DisneylandRonnie Ortiz-Magro brought his daughter to Disneyland for a reprieve from his most recent drama with ex Jen Harley.
Read more »
California fires: Blazes continue as power is turned back on
Read more »
Californians will be banned from smoking at state parks and beaches under new lawGov. Gavin Newsom did what his two predecessors refused to do: prohibited smoking and vaping in most areas of California state parks and beaches.
Read more »
https://people.comGet the latest news about celebrities, royals, music, TV, and real people. Find exclusive content, including photos and videos, on PEOPLE.com.
Read more »