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More than 5,500 crew members are in the field to restore power during extreme weather, said Sumeet Singh, PG&E chief operating officer. He added that the company will continue to prioritize safety above all, which sometimes means that it takes a while to restore service in some areas. More than 5,500 crew members are in the field to restore power during extreme weather, said Sumeet Singh, PG&E chief operating officer. He added that the company will continue to prioritize safety above all, which sometimes means that it takes a while to restore service in some areas.

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With rains and winds expected through March 12, help keep Berkeley safe by doing your part to reduce hazards and flooding in your neighborhood. Report downed power lines, clogged drains, fallen trees, and other storm-related issues. With rains and winds expected through March 12, help keep Berkeley safe by doing your part to reduce hazards and flooding in your neighborhood. Report downed power lines, clogged drains, fallen trees, and other storm-related issues.
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Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) speaks at the Women in California’s Legislature event in Sacramento on March 8. The Women’s History Month event was hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.
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