Rule change allowed long-idled line now tied to Eaton fire to remain, despite risk
An obscure regulatory rule change two decades ago allowed utilities to keep up unused, potentially hazardous electrical systems — like the one now being investigated as sparking the Eaton fire.
Residents in wildfire zones demand underground power lines, but process is slow, costly
In Malibu, dozens of beachfront homes were burned to the ground as a result of the Palisades fire, which destroyed a total of ...
Our annual look at San Diego customers behind on their utility bills
About 40,000 fewer SDG&E customers are behind on their bills compared to last year, but 53.8% are more than four months late.
Edison says SCE starting next phase of investigation into Eaton fire origin
Edison International’s (EIX) subsidiary, Southern California Edison, will begin the next phase of physical and video inspections and testing of ...
California regulator mulls State Farm's request for 22% premium hike for homeowners after LA fires
California's top insurance regulator on Friday said he would approve an emergency request by State Farm to raise premiums 22% on home insurance for about a million customers if the insurance giant ...
Next round of inspections in Eaton Fire expected next week, Edison Intl CEO
Southern California Edison will begin its first close-up physical inspections of certain power equipment under investigation ...
Storm brings downed wires, debris flows — and even a rare tornado
The tornado, creating gusts of up 85 mph, left a trail 80 yards wide and a mile long, damaging homes, plowing over trees, ...
Preparing for the worst: What to do about the residence you left behind
Under the revenue and taxation code, the California State Board of Equalization states that after a disaster such as a fire, ...
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Malibu residents outraged over utility rate hikes amid power outages and wildfires
SCE customers billed for days without power, while water rates surge despite firefighting shortages Scrolling through local social media, one sees postings objecting to Southern California Edison ...
Tornado touches down in Los Angeles County overnight, damaging Pico Rivera neighborhood with EF0-level winds
An EF0 tornado touched down in Los Angeles County early Thursday morning, causing damage to a Pico Rivera neighborhood, the National Weather Service said.
Family of Altadena man killed in Eaton fire joins growing list of victims suing SCE
Suit filed by the estate of Rodney Nickerson, whose grandfather founded the Nickerson Gardens public housing complex in Watts, is among more than 100 against Edison.
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Central California fishing report: Delta stripers and sturgeon biting
Call: Valley Rod & Gun, Clovis 292-3474; Cope’s Tackle and Rod, Bakersfield – (661) 679-6351; Bob’s Bait Bucket, Bakersfield (661) 833-8657 Eastman Lake/Hensley Lake Bass 2 Trout 2 Bluegill 2 Catfish ...