On a sunny morning in the hills of El Cerrito on Wednesday, a team of PG&E employees gathered to showcase its infrared drone technology that will be utilized to monitor and detect issues with the utility’s power lines.

According to PG&E, this technology is being used as part of an effort to improve safety for workers, increase efficiency, and detect issues with its infrastructure before they become large problems.

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A lifelong Bay Area resident and recent UC Berkeley graduate, Eric is inspired by journalism's ability to connect communities and hold power accountable. He plans to continue building his reporting skills before beginning graduate studies this fall.