the state steps in and somehow shields them from liability. That is their goal here, despite the lip service they pay to public safety.

Even though it IS true that -- to literally nobody's surprise -- their unfortunately-designed and inadequately-maintained equipment is more dangerous when energized than when not energized.

I got a funny feeling we are going to get power cut off as we are near the Kincade fire (Geyserville).

From its weather to the people to its politicians (eg Pelosi, Shiff, Newsom, Harris, etc) to Hollywood to pretty much everything. I was at the Mojave and Death Valley last week and cant to go back! But, this third-world-level utility situation where they are having to do blackouts is ridiculous! They should have never allowed their infrastrucutre to degrade like this. I'm not even a Californian and this pisses; I cant imagine how I'd take it if I lived there!

BTW, I paod $4.65/gallon for regular unleaded in Baker on Sunday. I couldnt afford living there!

Utilities alone are not to blame, but obscene salaries and bonuses for top admins make what's bad already just outrageous.

It will take a long time and constant care and higher rates to get the grid safe and modernized, safe and resilient, all the while things getting dryer and customers losing patience.

Efforts need to be redoubled and these shut downs are important, despite the anger they inspire.

The terrible Camp Fire in Paradise might have been avoided if the company went ahead with a Public Safety Power Shutoff that was planned for that day almost one year ago.