Pacific Gas & Electric is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to refine the accuracy of weather models as it forecasts an above average risk in the wildfire season.

The utility has issued Public Safety Power Shutoffs since 2018 to cut power in portions of its service area, often affecting thousands of customers, to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires during severe, dry wind conditions.

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A Northwestern University student and Oakland native, Adam has extensive experience covering sports but is excited to branch into topics such as transportation, urban planning and criminal justice closer to home.