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 ...

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 ...

Mylar balloons are festive decorations, however, they can also pose a safety hazard to the electric system if they’re outdoors and not securely tied down. Free neighborhood news in your inbox.

With the City Council scheduled to vote to end the sale of Mylar balloons filled with helium at 7 p.m. on Aug. 5 at City Hall, Florian said she plans to renew her push for the plastic bag and Styro… ...

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.

“Mylar balloons are metallic and can conduct electricity,” Newman said. “Power lines are uninsulated wires, which is why they are high up on poles.

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 ...

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 ...