Flex Alerts are the first in a series of steps to avoid unplanned power outages in California. Here's how they work.

A man suspected of driving under the influence crashed into a power pole and caused a power outage in some areas of Calimesa, authorities said Saturday. The crash was reported at 3:38 a.m. Saturday in ...

Some residents in Pleasanton said they have experienced five power outages so far this summer during the month of August.