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 ...

Mylar balloons are colorful, festive decorations, however, they can also pose a safety hazard to the electric system if they’re outdoors and not securely tied down. San Diego Gas & Electric is ...

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.

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 ...

Glendale, a city of about 200,000, banned the sale and distribution of Mylar balloons on Tuesday, making it one of the first cities in California to take the action.

Mylar balloons were outlawed in recent legislation that was unanimously passed and then signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom. The reason for this ban was due to the balloons being a ...

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… ...

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