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Scheduled blackouts in California spark outrage

Hosted by Barbara Bogaev Oct. 10, 2019

Candles during a power outage. Credit: Pixabay.

Hundreds of thousands of people in Northern California are without electricity right now. PG&E has cut power during this week’s windy weather to avoid sparking another wildfire. Residents are upset and concerned that PG&E isn’t investing enough in long-term grid security.

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