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Pamela Zuzak, 70, reflects on her experiences of being stranded in the dark during the power blackouts at the Villas at Hamilton housing complex for low income seniors Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Novato, Calif. Pacific Gas & Electric officials said they understood the hardships caused by the blackouts but insisted they were necessary. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

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Disabled California seniors in complex left behind in outage

by Janie Har Associated PressOctober 31, 2019

NOVATO, Calif. — One woman in her 80s tripped over another resident who had fallen on the landing in a steep stairwell. Others got disoriented, even in their own apartments, and cried out for help.At least 20 seniors with wheelchairs and walkers were…

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a press conference for an update on the Getty Fire, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. Authorities are concerned about the possibility that predicted strong winds overnight could pick up embers and start new fires. (AP Photo/Christian Monterrosa)

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Frustration rises amid another round of California blackouts

by Janie Har Associated Press, and Jocelyn Gecker Associated PressOctober 29, 2019

This Aug. 1, 2018, photo provided by Arthur Lee shows his mother, Dorothy Lee Herrera, on her 93rd birthday in Chico, Calif. On the eastern edge of Paradise, Herrera had already left a frantic voicemail for her son, Arthur Lee: "There's a fire, we've got to get out!" But by the time he called back, there was no answer. She and her husband, Lou Herrera, 86, died in their house of a quarter century, amid the ashes of trees that provided fruit for Dorothy’s delicious pies. (Arthur Lee via AP)

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Paradise area was heaven for victims of deadly wildfire

by Jocelyn Gecker Associated Press, and Janie Har Associated PressFebruary 15, 2019

Troy Miller wipes his eyes as he walks beside a burned-out car on his property in Concow, Calif., Friday.

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Frantic search goes on for missing after Calif. wildfire

by Sudhin Thanawala Associated Press, and Janie Har Associated PressNovember 19, 2018

In this Oct. 19, 2011 file photo, world-renowned conductor Charles Dutoit, right, performs with the Philadelphia Orchestra during a rehearsal in Philadelphia. Four women have accused Dutoit of sexual misconduct that allegedly occurred on the sidelines of rehearsals or performances with some of America's great orchestras.

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Dutoit out at 8 symphonies amid sexual assault accusations

by Jocelyn Gecker Associated Press, and Janie Har Associated PressDecember 22, 2017

Four women have accused Charles Dutoit of sexual misconduct that allegedly occurred on the sidelines of rehearsals or performances with some of America’s great orchestras. The 81-year-old is the artistic director and principal conductor at London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Conductor Charles Dutoit out at 7 symphonies amid sexual assault accusations

by Jocelyn Gecker Associated Press, and Janie Har Associated PressDecember 22, 2017

FILE - In this July 7, 2015 file photo, Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, right, is led into the courtroom by San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi, left, and Assistant District Attorney Diana Garciaor, center, for his arraignment at the Hall of Justice in San Francisco. Jurors ended their fifth day of deliberations Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, without reaching a verdict in the murder trial that sparked a national debate over immigration policy. Jurors are deciding whether Zarate meant to shoot Steinle in 2015 or if they believe his claim that the the shooting was accidental. (Michael Macor/San Francisco Chronicle via AP, Pool, File)

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Steinle verdict puts SF under fire

by Paul Elias Associated Press, and Janie Har Associated PressDecember 1, 2017

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2016, file photo, a Seattle Seahawks fan holds up a sign about San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick before an NFL football game in Seattle. The once-rising star and Super Bowl quarterback has been unemployed since March, when he opted out of his contract and became a free agent who could sign with any team. Just weeks away from the regular season, he has become a symbol of the clash of celebrity, sports and social issues as more people, including players, fans, politicians, team owners and pundits, invoke his name to debate thorny issues of patriotism and race. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Kaepernick’s gripes remain relevant one year later

by Janie Har Associated Press, and Jesse J. Holland Associated PressAugust 20, 2017

Submerged automobiles are shown on flooded Nordale Avenue in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Rising floodwaters sent thousands of residents fleeing inundated homes in San Jose and forced the shutdown of a major freeway Wednesday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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San Jose mayor admits failures in flood evacuation

by Janie Har Associated PressFebruary 22, 2017

Jason Williams, left, is rescued by Calfire rescue swimmer Danny Ciecek after Williams tried to kayak the Carmel River with a friend in Carmel Valley on Monday.

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Increasing danger as new storm hits California

by Janie Har Associated Press, and Jocelyn Gecker Associated PressJanuary 10, 2017