Behind the Utility-Induced Blackouts
By Richard Eber With the threat of high winds igniting wildfires in California, the two largest utilities Southern California Edison & Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) in the name of public safety, have cut power to over one million customers throughout the State. Given what has transpired we have to ask: Are the utilities […]
Parts of the County affected by Blackouts
From the Southern California Edison website: Public Safety Power Shutoff – Am I Impacted? Due to weather conditions that may create the potential for elevated fire risk, Public Safety Power Shutoffs are under consideration in parts of the SCE service territory. To find out if you are impacted, please refer to the information below. If […]
State’s largest ‘community choice’ energy program takes a hit
By Chris Reed The community choice aggregation (CCA) movement has built considerable momentum in California in recent years. In CCA programs, groups of local government agencies team up to take over decision-making on what sources of power to use in the local electric grid – with utilities continuing to hold responsibility for maintaining the grid. […]
For Some Accounts Ventura County cities plan return to Southern California Edison
By Stephen Frank, California Political News and Views The good news is that even socialists find out they can’t pay for total control of families and businesses. This is an ‘I TOLD YOU SO MOMENT.” While this is about Ventura County, I am sending this to the Mayor of San Diego, who has […]
Camarillo | Temporary Overnight Road Closure on June 14
Camarillo, California – Southern California Edison (SCE) is planning a temporary closure of Pleasant Valley Road from 11:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14 until 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15. At the public meeting of May 8, 2019, the Camarillo City Council authorized a temporary nighttime closure of Pleasant Valley Road for a one-time, four […]
Report: Power lines sparked massive Southern California fire (Thomas Fire)
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER | Associated Press LOS ANGELES – One of the largest fires in California history was sparked by Southern California Edison power lines that came into contact during high winds, investigators said Wednesday. The resulting arc ignited dry brush on Dec. 4, 2017, starting the blaze in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties that resulted in two […]
Southern California Edison Reported Circuit Malfunction Minutes Before Woolsey Fire Began
By JOSHUA CAPLAN Southern California Edison disclosed to state officials that a circuit operated by electricity supply company malfunctioned two minutes prior to the Woolsey fire’s eruption. California Public Utilities Commission received a report via SCE on Thursday, which it says was filed “out of an abundance of caution,” detailing the incident. The utility giant told the agency a […]
So Cal Edison Presents to Ventura City Council
By Lori Denman The Ventura City Council meeting on October 8 opened with a special presentation by Southern California Edison, who aimed at providing information of fires, their current and added technology and safety issues and advice. The presentation was by Rondi Gunthrie, Government Relations Manager of So Cal Edison, regarding “Wildfire and Emergency Procedures.” […]
Santa Paula Council: SCE Presents $582 million Grid Safety and Resiliency Program
By Sheryl Hamlin Southern California Edison presented the new $582 million Grid Safety and Resiliency Program at the Wednesday, October 3, 2018 council meeting. The program was a result of the major fires in California and the perception that grid failures exacerbated the fires. The entire testimony SCE filed with the CPUC may be read […]
Oxnard “Project Assist” Utility Rate Assistance Program Continues Accepting Applications – Two Signup Events
The City of Oxnard continues its public outreach for the utility rate assistance program “Project Assist” in September and is eager to offer financial assistance to income-qualified customers. The program offers low-income residents a $10 monthly discount toward residents’ trash, sewer, and water utility bills. To qualify, customers must be participants in Southern California Edison […]
