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Edison, CPUC Reach $37M Deal On 2007 Malibu Canyon Fire

The California Public Utilities Commission has reached a proposed $37 million settlement with Southern California Edison over fallen power lines blamed for starting the October 2007 Malibu Canyon Fire.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/20

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Wild Winds Expected To Whip Around The Southland

Wild winds are expected to whip around the Southland for the next several days.

2013/04/07

Mylar Balloons Blamed For Power Outage In Westwood

Several people had to be rescued from stalled elevators Saturday following a power outage in Westwood.

2013/02/16

Runaway Truck Wreaks Havoc In La Crescenta

A runaway truck wreaked havoc Friday in the residential area of northern Glendale-La Crescenta.

2013/01/18

Thousands Still Without Power After Tuesday’s Wild Winds

More than 2,000 customers in L.A. and nearly 2,000 more in eastern L.A. County are still without power after strong winds swept across Southern California Tuesday, downing trees and power lines.

2012/12/19

Cold, Blustery Weather Toppling Trees, Downing Power Lines

Thousands of residents were without power Tuesday night as gusty winds raked the Southland.

2012/12/18

Redondo Beach Residents Still Concerned About Stray Voltage

Redondo Beach residents are still concerned that stray voltage from a local substation has made them ill, even though crews have seemingly started to work on the problem.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/15

Downed Power Lines Cut Electricity To Thousands In Moreno Valley

About 150 households in Moreno Valley remained without electricity Wedneday after several power lines were knocked down.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/04/11

Redondo Beach Residents Address Stray Voltage Concerns With SoCal Edison

Residents of Redondo Beach raised concerns during a meeting with Southern California Edison, claiming that a substation in their neighborhood is producing stray voltage and making people ill.

2012/04/09

Nearly 800 SCE Customers Lose Power In Torrance During Super Bowl

Talk about bad timing!

2012/02/05

Service Restored To Most Southern California Homes

Service has been restored to most Southern California homes and businesses that lost power for more than a day after wet and windy storms swept through the state.

2012/01/22

City Officials Warn Pasadena Residents Not To Tap Into Power Lines

City officials warned residents Sunday against running high-voltage electricity to their homes for relief from recent power outages in Pasadena.

2011/12/04

Violent Winds Wreak Havoc On Southern California

Nearly 200,000 customers are without electricity as violent winds continue to whip the Southland.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/12/01

Tree Falls In Sunland Leaving Thousands Powerless

A tree fell onto a residential street Saturday in Sunland, knocking down power lines and leaving 2,400 customers in the dark, but no one was injured, city fire and utility officials said.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/03/26

Wild Winds Knock Down Trees, Power Lines Around Southland

High winds swept through Southern California on Monday, knocking down trees and power lines that led to thousands of outages and kicking up dust storms that forced street closures.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/03/07