The California Independent System Operator issued a statewide Flex Alert for today from 4 to 9pm, calling for voluntary electricity conservation.

PG&E said blackouts would last just a few hours, but many San Jose residents said they were left without power for much longer than that.

PG&E customers in parts of Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Joaquin Counties will have their power cut starting Saturday night.

Will lawmakers de-energize PG&E’s power to shut off the juice when the Red Flag warnings start flying again next year?