Massive Berkeley storm left 15,000 without power Tuesday
Two people in a truck were trapped for hours beneath power lines and a tree in the Berkeley Hills, authorities said.
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The latest news and updates about power outages in Berkeley, California
Garbage truck takes down power poles, lines in Berkeley
"Our whole house shook," one local resident said. "I thought for sure it was a huge earthquake."
Lightning strikes Berkeley during 'bomb cyclone' storm
According to the National Weather Service, there were three lightning "flashes" — two that hit the ground and a "cloud pulse."
Update: Thousands lose power from the Berkeley Hills north to Kensington, El Cerrito
A massive power outage left more than 5,500 PG&E customers, mostly in the Berkeley Hills and to the north, without electricity.
Update: Power restored after outage hits nearly 1,500 PG&E customers in Berkeley
PG&E said the power came back just after 7:45 p.m. Bonus: Don't miss dramatic videos of Berkeley creeks overflowing.