Mylar, or foil, balloons crossing paths with power lines caused 376 outages in Pacific Gas and Electric Company's service area last year, cutting power to more than 179,000 homes and businesses ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Mylar balloons were outlawed in AB847, a recent legislation that was unanimously passed and then signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom. The reason for ...

In “What’s helium-filled, foil — and harmless?” Terri Adishian says it’s unnecessary to ban helium-filled foil balloons. Tell that to 2,000 residents of Menlo Park. On March 24, they ...

Over the past five years, Mylar balloons have been identified as the cause of more than 500 power outages in the San Diego region’s electrical system. In June 2019, ...

Balloons are often used to help loved ones mourn someone they've lost. But a balloon release could soon get you fined.

Since 2007, 168 power outages have been caused by the balloons in Glendale, according to a GWP report. That equates to about 19% of outages in the city and 223,000 hours of service interruption ...

You see Mylar balloons released into the sky during a memorial service, sometimes one may slip away from your grip on the way to a party. Dr. Robert Thomas says these balloons can cause a slew of ...

In 2014, drifting Mylar balloons briefly knocked out power to nearly 18,000 South Sacramento customers. Balloons caused a similar power outage in Elk Grove in 2015.

The utility said the balloons have caused several “noteworthy power outages,” such as one last summer when some 15,000 customers in Jersey City lost power for 45 minutes after Mylar balloons ...