. >> reporter: union officials say it's tough to lose thesemen and women, but they've already begun to look for new employment for them in other cities. >>> failed equipment led to a fire knocking out power to some 4,000 customers. now the incident happened in front of a large pg & e substation at about 9:30 this morning. a failed switch and cable triggered that small fire that charged that small tree. workers told us they felt their building shake. >> it was hit by a bunch of fire trucks that came, so it was like, really crazy. >> reporter: the incident also disrupted power to street lights affecting power in that area. power has been restored to almost all of its affected customers. >>> ac transit riders are watching what's tkpwoeug on going on in court right now. jade hernandez is live in oakland with more on today's courtroom show down. >> reporter: good afternoon, this contract affects those who need transportation, those ac transit riders who ride and use bus stops just like these. we are live in oakland this afternoon and this is where we're waiting to hear a judge's decision ov