How to keep energy pipelines safe
Donald F. Santa - 12/05/2010
As the National Transportation and Safety Board tries to determine the cause of a deadly explosion on a natural gas transmission line in San Bruno in September, some industry watchers are reaching their own conclusions. Among the most popular explanations: The pipes were old.
Donald F. Santa - 12/05/2010
As the National Transportation and Safety Board tries to determine the cause of a deadly explosion on a natural gas transmission line in San Bruno in September, some industry watchers are reaching their own conclusions. Among the most popular explanations: The pipes were old.
PG&E consultant will examine pipeline network
David R. Baker - 12/03/2010
A consulting firm will examine how Pacific Gas and Electric Co. manages and maintains its network of natural gas pipelines in the wake of September's fatal explosion in San Bruno, the company reported Thursday.
David R. Baker - 12/03/2010
A consulting firm will examine how Pacific Gas and Electric Co. manages and maintains its network of natural gas pipelines in the wake of September's fatal explosion in San Bruno, the company reported Thursday.
Riechel: PG&E must be proactive-not reactive
Robert Riechel - 11/13/2010
PG&E doesn't appear to be keeping its promise to keep San Bruno in the loop about the utility's current gas pipeline work in the city.
Robert Riechel - 11/13/2010
PG&E doesn't appear to be keeping its promise to keep San Bruno in the loop about the utility's current gas pipeline work in the city.
PG&E should pay for cleaning up mess
Editorial Board - 11/10/2010
When PG&E comes to the California Public Utilities Commission asking for a rate increase to pay for costs related to the San Bruno gas-line explosion, the answer should be an unequivocal no. Nor should the PUC agree to adding the typical 8.79 percent to the cost of updating its facilities and passing it on to customers.
Editorial Board - 11/10/2010
When PG&E comes to the California Public Utilities Commission asking for a rate increase to pay for costs related to the San Bruno gas-line explosion, the answer should be an unequivocal no. Nor should the PUC agree to adding the typical 8.79 percent to the cost of updating its facilities and passing it on to customers.
O'Brien: Pipelines need repair, replacement
Morgan K. O'Brien - 10/10/2010
Many folks have begun to worry whether the recent natural gas pipeline explosion that cost lives and destroyed homes in San Bruno could happen here in Pennsylvania. The reality is that we have an aging utility infrastructure, much like the conditions of our roads and bridges. The major difference is that, while the potholes and cracking bridges are clearly visible, most of the utility infrastructure is buried out of sight and, for most of us, out of mind.
Morgan K. O'Brien - 10/10/2010
Many folks have begun to worry whether the recent natural gas pipeline explosion that cost lives and destroyed homes in San Bruno could happen here in Pennsylvania. The reality is that we have an aging utility infrastructure, much like the conditions of our roads and bridges. The major difference is that, while the potholes and cracking bridges are clearly visible, most of the utility infrastructure is buried out of sight and, for most of us, out of mind.
McArthur: Added time for egregious crimes
Phyllis McArthur - 10/09/2010
Another person is arrested for "allegedly" pretending to be a victim of the San Bruno disaster, and collecting contributions.
Phyllis McArthur - 10/09/2010
Another person is arrested for "allegedly" pretending to be a victim of the San Bruno disaster, and collecting contributions.
Ratner: Protect public from oil pipelines
Ellen Ratner - 10/04/2010
We tend to think of infrastructure as bridges and roads. Now in the 21st century we think of fiber optics. Rarely do we think of pipelines, and if we do we conjure up images of caribou keeping warm in winter near the Alaska pipeline. There is another pipeline story. This week the subject of pipeline safety was the focus of a hearing in the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Ellen Ratner - 10/04/2010
We tend to think of infrastructure as bridges and roads. Now in the 21st century we think of fiber optics. Rarely do we think of pipelines, and if we do we conjure up images of caribou keeping warm in winter near the Alaska pipeline. There is another pipeline story. This week the subject of pipeline safety was the focus of a hearing in the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Kark: Community comes together
Pieter Kark - 09/30/2010
The Bay Area community has responded extremely well to the San Bruno disaster.
Pieter Kark - 09/30/2010
The Bay Area community has responded extremely well to the San Bruno disaster.
Speier proposes pipeline legislation
Jackie Speier - 09/29/2010
I represent the 12th Congressional District which includes the city of San Bruno. The residents of the Glenview neighborhood have been living a nightmare since the PG&E natural pipeline explosion on September 9, 2010.
Jackie Speier - 09/29/2010
I represent the 12th Congressional District which includes the city of San Bruno. The residents of the Glenview neighborhood have been living a nightmare since the PG&E natural pipeline explosion on September 9, 2010.
Fisher: San Bruno, up from the ashes
Patty Fisher - 09/26/2010
The destruction took only a few moments. The recovery will take years. The Crestmoor neighborhood in San Bruno will be changed forever. No question about it.
Patty Fisher - 09/26/2010
The destruction took only a few moments. The recovery will take years. The Crestmoor neighborhood in San Bruno will be changed forever. No question about it.
O'Brien: Ratepayers to pay for San Bruno?
Chris O'Brien - 09/25/2010
One of the lingering questions in the wake of the San Bruno tragedy has been who will bear the costs: PG&E's shareholders or its ratepayers?
Chris O'Brien - 09/25/2010
One of the lingering questions in the wake of the San Bruno tragedy has been who will bear the costs: PG&E's shareholders or its ratepayers?
Lentz: Ruane a stand-up mayor
Bob Lentz - 09/23/2010
Mayor Jim Ruane did a wonderful job calming San Bruno residents during the recent gas-line explosion
Bob Lentz - 09/23/2010
Mayor Jim Ruane did a wonderful job calming San Bruno residents during the recent gas-line explosion
Eshoo: make sure East Palo Alto considered
Bonnie Eslinger - 09/23/2010
PG&E failed to soothe already angry East Palo Alto officials Wednesday by sending a field representative to their requested meeting who they said did not come prepared to answer questions about a high-risk natural gas pipeline segment in the city.
Bonnie Eslinger - 09/23/2010
PG&E failed to soothe already angry East Palo Alto officials Wednesday by sending a field representative to their requested meeting who they said did not come prepared to answer questions about a high-risk natural gas pipeline segment in the city.
King: PG&E must fix weakest pipelines
Richard King - 09/22/2010
The public may now be more aware of what is going on with PG&E and other companies that are supposed to be closely regulated.
Richard King - 09/22/2010
The public may now be more aware of what is going on with PG&E and other companies that are supposed to be closely regulated.
Mays: Lessons from the disaster
Jon Mays - 09/22/2010
The San Bruno explosion and fire brought out the best in people and the very worst in people. A tremendous disaster that shook the earth, destroyed homes and took lives, it had the potential to grow out of control if it were not for the quick thinking and action of first responders and residents who risked their lives to save others.
Jon Mays - 09/22/2010
The San Bruno explosion and fire brought out the best in people and the very worst in people. A tremendous disaster that shook the earth, destroyed homes and took lives, it had the potential to grow out of control if it were not for the quick thinking and action of first responders and residents who risked their lives to save others.
Khanna: Ways to avert San Bruno disaster
T.S. Khanna - 09/21/2010
Last week's San Bruno fire has left an indelible impression on the nation's mind.
T.S. Khanna - 09/21/2010
Last week's San Bruno fire has left an indelible impression on the nation's mind.
Cromack: Finding blessings in a tragedy
Rev. Gail Cromack - 09/21/2010
As the pastor of the small church just a block from the San Bruno blast radius, I have seen both the devastation and the first responses to the explosion.
Rev. Gail Cromack - 09/21/2010
As the pastor of the small church just a block from the San Bruno blast radius, I have seen both the devastation and the first responses to the explosion.
Zimring: Ignoring infrastructure--our peril
Carl A. Zimring - 09/20/2010
The explosions were horrifying. A quiet residential subdivision south of San Francisco was consumed by a massive fireball in the early evening of September 9. Firefighters who rushed to the scene initially thought that an airplane had crashed into the neighborhood.
Carl A. Zimring - 09/20/2010
The explosions were horrifying. A quiet residential subdivision south of San Francisco was consumed by a massive fireball in the early evening of September 9. Firefighters who rushed to the scene initially thought that an airplane had crashed into the neighborhood.
Thomas: Put PG&E in perspective
John Thomas - 09/20/2010
PG&E has had 18 deaths since 1986. Sounds pretty dangerous, or does it?
John Thomas - 09/20/2010
PG&E has had 18 deaths since 1986. Sounds pretty dangerous, or does it?
Larsen: San Bruno is my home
Mike Larsen - 09/20/2010
Now that I live on the East Coast, when someone asks where I'm from I usually say, "San Francisco." This is primarily because I was born there and it's a place everyone knows, but it's not an accurate response. The place where I'm from means far more to me than even that jewel of a city to the north. I am the proud product of San Bruno, Calif.
Mike Larsen - 09/20/2010
Now that I live on the East Coast, when someone asks where I'm from I usually say, "San Francisco." This is primarily because I was born there and it's a place everyone knows, but it's not an accurate response. The place where I'm from means far more to me than even that jewel of a city to the north. I am the proud product of San Bruno, Calif.