California Faces Dual Challenges: Power Outage Warnings and Billions at Risk from Immigration Policies

San Francisco, CA – Residents across parts of California's Bay Area are bracing for potential power outages as PG&E issues warnings of power cuts starting as early as tomorrow. The utility company cites high winds and dry conditions as the reason for these preventative measures, which could affect Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties. Shutoffs are anticipated to last through Saturday, primarily impacting rural zones. PG&E has not yet provided an exact timeline for when these outages might occur.In a separate but equally significant development, a new report highlights the severe economic repercussions for California if President Trump's proposed immigration raids were to lead to widespread deportations. According to the report, California's 1.3 million undocumented workers constitute 8% of the state's workforce and collectively contribute $23 billion in taxes annually. The deportation of this workforce could result in a staggering $275 billion hit to the state's economy, with the agriculture and construction sectors expected to bear the brunt of the impact. Experts emphasize that these workers are not easily replaced and their absence would ripple through entire supply chains, potentially driving up consumer prices.