Thousands of PG&E customers affected by shutoffs in Alameda and Contra Costa counties had their power restored Friday evening, according to a spokesperson with the utility.
PG&E is implementing what it calls Public Safety Power Shutoffs for about 90,000 customers across 29 counties, including thousands in five Bay Area counties, due to dry and windy weather. The power shutoffs were initiated to avoid equipment from PG&E possibly sparking wildfires.
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