The states largest power supplier, pg e, has been forced to shut off electricity to customers because of a forecast of high winds and bonedry heat expected to put pressure on its aging and faulty infrastructure. It is a desperate attempt to avoid what happened last november when sparks from power lines ignited the fire that ripped through the town of paradise, killing 86. This is ridiculous. Reporter Ron Blasingame lost his power at 2 00 this morning. He could be in the dark for days. Theyre a public utility. How do they pass their mistakes on to us . Reporter up to 34 california counties are experiencing a rolling blackout that began at midnight and will continue throughout the day and evening. By 6 00 p. M. , as many as 800,000 people will be off the grid. Dermot coll is keeping his bar open for a few more hours with a generator. He is anticipating losing a lot of money. Im going to throw a number at it and tell you 30,000. Reporter Stanford Energy expert michael wara estimates turni
This as the union and management expressed frustration and fatigue over the labor dispute. We have the latest from oakland. Reporter another full day of negotiations, and even with the chance after courtordered coolingoff period, the pressure to hammer out a deal is still on. All along the process has been a lot more delayed than it should have been, but with this point with the little bit of political pressure we are hearing that the legislators are weighing in and urging the resolution. In an urge to keep the trains running, even if a deal isnt reached this weekend, governor jerry brown called for a 60day coolingoff period. There will be a hearing to determine if it is necessary. That prompted both sides to say they agree on at least one thing now. We wanted to did it may and wanted to do it in july and we wanted to do it now so we are here to get a deal. Things are happening. I think the union want to look at some things and some proposals. For bart riders watching these talks, ther
The coast guard did talk to the people. They essentially do not want the coast guards help at this point. Reporter but as the morning progressed, it became apparent why the people didnt want help. Turns out the boat named darling was stolen from the yacht harbor. We just think somebody washed up but when we saw the cops drawing their guns, it was something else. Reporter police tried to persuade the suspects to give up, spectators lined the beach watching the unusual standoff unfold. Theres four cops down here with handcuffs drawn. Weve seen boats wash out but not with bad guys on them. They didnt sound like they were too nice either. Reporter with guns drawn from shore, police finally convinced the three suspects to surrender. Rescuers on jet skis plucked two men and a woman, took them to shore where they were arrested. Jumping off the boat and we could see that they were unarmed. Up until that point it was questionable what their intentions were. Reporter inside the boat state park r
We go under cover to expose a black market vaping operation. Scientists reveal the poisons that unsuspecting people are breathing in. And a city that was a battleground for civil rights has its first black mayor. This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell. Odonnell good evening. And thank you so much for joining us. This is our western edition. At this hour, u. S. Officials tell cbs news that military operations to defeat isis are effectively paused. Thats because Turkish Forces are bombarding territory held by americas kurdish allies in northern syria. Today, President Trump called the turkish offensive a bad idea, but just days ago it was his decision to pull back 50 u. S. Troops that allowed turkey to attack the kurds, who have led the fight against isis. Republican senator lindsey hets tonight from northern iraq, about 100 miles from the derian border. Reporter phase one of the turkish onslaught has been even more intense and widespread than many feared. Americas steadfast pa
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