A utility worker in safety gear uses insulated tools to repair or maintain power lines from an elevated bucket truck on a clear, sunny day.
FILE - A PG&E worker uses a come along while replacing an old power pole with a new one on Willimet Way in Hayward, Calif on Thursday, June 3, 2021. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)

MENDOCINO CO., 11/4/25 – Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is encouraging customers throughout Mendocino County to prepare for the atmospheric river that began impacting the area Tuesday morning. 

“We are seeing some wet and windy weather hitting the North Bay and North Coast starting Tuesday evening, with the greatest impact throughout Wednesday,” said Megan McFarland, a PG&E spokesperson. “We’ve had a few storms this season, but this is one of the more significant ones — the incoming adverse weather could result in trees, limbs and other debris falling into power lines, damaging equipment and interrupting electric service.” 

Continue reading for FREE

We just want to make sure you’re a human! Sign in to keep reading and receive our weekday newsletter in your inbox.

Or

Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.
Please visit My Account to manage your account.