Southern California Edison found irregularity weeks later with power lines near Eaton fire origin
The utility has noted multiple irregularities, but maintains there is no evidence its equipment sparked the destructive Eaton ...
The San Bernardino Sun2d
New SoCal Edison report cites irregularity with power lines near Eaton fire start
The utility has noted multiple irregularities, but maintains there is no evidence its equipment sparked the destructive Eaton ...
Utility Probes Connection Between L.A.’s Deadly Eaton Fire, Inactive Power Line
Southern California Edison is examining the role of an idle transmission line near the area where the fire started.
Tri-City Herald16d
Local Real Estate Agent Sues Southern California Edison for Starting the Eaton Fire
In her lawsuit, Ms. Wingate asserts that Southern California Edison failed to adequately maintain and inspect its electrical infrastructure, along with inadequate vegetation management ...
Fox News17d
California enclave declares itself a 'non-sanctuary' city, will work with immigration officials, Trump admin
Leaders in one Southern California city fed up with the state's immigration policies have voted to become a "non-sanctuary" city and ignore the state's sanctuary laws. The resolution was approved ...
Washington Examiner17d
Judge orders California utility to preserve evidence in Eaton fire as lawsuits pile up
Attorneys suing Southern California Edison alleged that the company had purposely destroyed equipment and evidence in past cases that challenged whether they were at fault in sparking fires.
Morningstar21d
Edison International: California's Utility Wildfire Fund Could Face First Major Test
Several lawsuits allege Edison International's equipment might have been involved in the Eaton fire, one of the largest Southern California wildfires that started Jan. 7. The fire has destroyed ...
Morningstar21d
Southern California Fires Present Financial, Operating Risks for Edison
Before the Southern California wildfires began in early January, Edison International was well positioned to grow faster than most utilities as California pursued ambitious clean energy targets.
The Washington Post21d
Costly wildfires imperil utilities accused of causing the spark
The Mehtemetians are among the first of what attorneys expect will be more than 10,000 plaintiffs signing onto lawsuits against Southern California Edison, the company that operates the power lines.
Los Angeles Daily News21d
Tens of thousands in Southern California could lose power starting Monday with return of high winds
Tens of thousands of customers across Southern California should prepare to lose power Monday or Tuesday as Southern California Edison plans to make preemptive cutoffs as “extreme” fire ...
Newsweek22d
Huntington Beach, California Seeks Exemption From Sanctuary City Status
Leaders of a California city want to defy the state's sanctuary laws and support President-elect Donald Trump's immigration plans, including mass deportations. Huntington Beach Mayor Pat Burns ...
KTLA22d
Southern California Edison responds to accusations that their error caused the Eaton Fire
This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Feb. 3, 2025. A pair of storms will bring much-needed rain to Southern California this week but there is concern about the impact on the region's ...