Some weigh rebuilding homes blast destroyed
Joshua Melvin - 11/26/2010
Survivors of the deadly San Bruno pipeline explosion had to flee in an instant but, for some, deciding whether to return and rebuild their homes will take much longer.
Joshua Melvin - 11/26/2010
Survivors of the deadly San Bruno pipeline explosion had to flee in an instant but, for some, deciding whether to return and rebuild their homes will take much longer.
Museum briefly evacuated, report of gas
Tracey Kaplan - 11/26/2010
Less than three minutes after a gas smell was reported Saturday at Children's Discovery Museum, firefighters arrived on scene from a nearby station and quickly traced the leak.
Tracey Kaplan - 11/26/2010
Less than three minutes after a gas smell was reported Saturday at Children's Discovery Museum, firefighters arrived on scene from a nearby station and quickly traced the leak.
Giants helping San Bruno victims
Chris Haft - 11/24/2010
During the 2010 season, the Giants' community relations department displayed the same awareness and quick reactions that helped the ballplayers win the World Series.
Chris Haft - 11/24/2010
During the 2010 season, the Giants' community relations department displayed the same awareness and quick reactions that helped the ballplayers win the World Series.
Expedited rebuilding process going to council
Staff - 11/22/2010
Starting the rebuilding of homes destroyed due to the pipeline explosion and fire in September could takes weeks rather than months if newly proposed zoning amendments are approved by the City Council.
Staff - 11/22/2010
Starting the rebuilding of homes destroyed due to the pipeline explosion and fire in September could takes weeks rather than months if newly proposed zoning amendments are approved by the City Council.
PG&E considers raising pressure in pipelines
Joshua Melvin - 11/19/2010
If the weather gets cold enough, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. will consider raising the pressure in two natural gas pipelines that run alongside the one that blew up in San Bruno -- a possibility that is alarming residents and local officials.
Joshua Melvin - 11/19/2010
If the weather gets cold enough, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. will consider raising the pressure in two natural gas pipelines that run alongside the one that blew up in San Bruno -- a possibility that is alarming residents and local officials.
San Bruno blast victim skirted death
Bill Silverfarb - 11/17/2010
Masao Tanaka did not know where his wife, Fumie, was or whether she was even alive following a gas pipeline explosion and fire that destroyed the couple's home Sept. 9.
Bill Silverfarb - 11/17/2010
Masao Tanaka did not know where his wife, Fumie, was or whether she was even alive following a gas pipeline explosion and fire that destroyed the couple's home Sept. 9.
San Bruno wants rebuilding expedited
Heather Murtagh - 11/16/2010
Starting the rebuilding of homes destroyed due to the pipeline explosion and fire in September could takes weeks rather than months if newly proposed zoning amendments are approved.
Heather Murtagh - 11/16/2010
Starting the rebuilding of homes destroyed due to the pipeline explosion and fire in September could takes weeks rather than months if newly proposed zoning amendments are approved.
17 more lawsuits filed against PG&E
Martin Ricard - 11/16/2010
Seventeen more lawsuits have been filed against PG&E since the beginning of the month, bringing the total number of complaints related to the deadly Sept. 9 gas pipeline explosion to more than 30.
Martin Ricard - 11/16/2010
Seventeen more lawsuits have been filed against PG&E since the beginning of the month, bringing the total number of complaints related to the deadly Sept. 9 gas pipeline explosion to more than 30.
Special Zoning OKd for devastated neighborhood
Martin Ricard - 11/16/2010
The Planning Commission tonight recommended that the city create a special zoning ordinance for the Crestmoor neighborhood and allow the planning process to be expedited for those who want to rebuild following the Sept. 9 gas pipeline explosion.
Martin Ricard - 11/16/2010
The Planning Commission tonight recommended that the city create a special zoning ordinance for the Crestmoor neighborhood and allow the planning process to be expedited for those who want to rebuild following the Sept. 9 gas pipeline explosion.
Fisher: Fire victims try to make past history
Patty Fisher - 11/15/2010
Rob Randolph awakens from his recurring fiery nightmare to find himself safe but still living in a motel room.
Patty Fisher - 11/15/2010
Rob Randolph awakens from his recurring fiery nightmare to find himself safe but still living in a motel room.
San Bruno cleanup contracts top $1M
Heather Murtagh - 11/15/2010
The city of San Bruno approved just over $1 million in contracts related to expenses needed because of the Sept. 9 explosion and fire - a cost the city plans to recoup from PG&E although a formal agreement has yet to be reached.
Heather Murtagh - 11/15/2010
The city of San Bruno approved just over $1 million in contracts related to expenses needed because of the Sept. 9 explosion and fire - a cost the city plans to recoup from PG&E although a formal agreement has yet to be reached.
May trial in post-fire police chase
Staff - 11/12/2010
The motorcyclist who reportedly led law enforcement securing the San Bruno fire site on a high-speed chase down the Peninsula to San Carlos after dragging one several feet will stand trial in May.
Staff - 11/12/2010
The motorcyclist who reportedly led law enforcement securing the San Bruno fire site on a high-speed chase down the Peninsula to San Carlos after dragging one several feet will stand trial in May.
Dozens have sued PG&E over San Bruno blast
Joshua Melvin - 11/12/2010
The stack of lawsuits filed against Pacific Gas and Electric Co. from the deadly San Bruno pipeline explosion has grown to include at least 111 plaintiffs and counting.
Joshua Melvin - 11/12/2010
The stack of lawsuits filed against Pacific Gas and Electric Co. from the deadly San Bruno pipeline explosion has grown to include at least 111 plaintiffs and counting.
Fire 'gawker' pleads not guilty
Gideon Rubin - 11/11/2010
A convicted felon accused of assaulting a police officer and leading authorities on a high-speed freeway chase in the immediate aftermath of the Sept. 9 pipeline explosion was ordered by a judge at his arraignment on Monday to return to court in April of next year.
Gideon Rubin - 11/11/2010
A convicted felon accused of assaulting a police officer and leading authorities on a high-speed freeway chase in the immediate aftermath of the Sept. 9 pipeline explosion was ordered by a judge at his arraignment on Monday to return to court in April of next year.
SFFD response to explosion questioned
Dan Noyes - 11/11/2010
In the two months since the San Bruno pipeline explosion, emergency officials have been working on after-action reports, trying to learn lessons for the next big disaster. The I-Team has been interviewing authorities involved and going over radio and cell phone traffic, and uncovered new questions about the response by the San Francisco Fire Department.
Dan Noyes - 11/11/2010
In the two months since the San Bruno pipeline explosion, emergency officials have been working on after-action reports, trying to learn lessons for the next big disaster. The I-Team has been interviewing authorities involved and going over radio and cell phone traffic, and uncovered new questions about the response by the San Francisco Fire Department.
PG&E takes $238M charge for San Bruno blast
Rick Daysog - 11/10/2010
Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. said Thursday that it will record a $238 million charge due to the San Bruno pipeline fire that killed eight people and destroyed 37 homes.
Rick Daysog - 11/10/2010
Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. said Thursday that it will record a $238 million charge due to the San Bruno pipeline fire that killed eight people and destroyed 37 homes.
They save lives, only want a belly rub
Paul Liberatore - 11/07/2010
They've searched for survivors in the smoldering ruins of San Bruno, the floodwaters of Katrina, the destruction of Port-au-Prince, the monumental rubble of the World Trade Center after 9/11, among other disasters. And all they've ever asked in return is a bowl of kibble, a pat on the head, maybe a belly rub.
Paul Liberatore - 11/07/2010
They've searched for survivors in the smoldering ruins of San Bruno, the floodwaters of Katrina, the destruction of Port-au-Prince, the monumental rubble of the World Trade Center after 9/11, among other disasters. And all they've ever asked in return is a bowl of kibble, a pat on the head, maybe a belly rub.
Pipeline blast victims look to rebuild
Shaun Bishop - 11/07/2010
On the walls of the bedroom where Bill and Betti Magoolaghan's young daughters used to sleep hung two placards, bearing the words "hope" and "faith."
Shaun Bishop - 11/07/2010
On the walls of the bedroom where Bill and Betti Magoolaghan's young daughters used to sleep hung two placards, bearing the words "hope" and "faith."
San Bruno crater will remain in neighborhood
Joshua Melvin - 11/06/2010
Most of the streets that run through the neighborhood ravaged by a natural gas pipeline explosion Sept. 9 could reopen as early as the middle of this week, officials said, but the crater caused by the blast will remain untouched until investigations are completed.
Joshua Melvin - 11/06/2010
Most of the streets that run through the neighborhood ravaged by a natural gas pipeline explosion Sept. 9 could reopen as early as the middle of this week, officials said, but the crater caused by the blast will remain untouched until investigations are completed.
Forrest Uhland, Mike O'Grady honored
Michelle Durand - 11/06/2010
Forrest Uhland doesn't feel like a hero. Neither does Mike O.Grady.
Michelle Durand - 11/06/2010
Forrest Uhland doesn't feel like a hero. Neither does Mike O.Grady.