Dangerous winds pummel California. Could power shutoffs affect voting across the state?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dangerous winds pummel California. Could power shutoffs affect voting across the state?

LA Times  

Power shutoffs amid dangerous winds could affect almost 240,000 across California this week, but officials say there should be no voting disruptions, even if some polling locations lose electricity. On Monday, much of the Los Angeles and Ventura county mountains remained under a red flag warning — an alert for extreme fire weather — because of strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity. Areas covered by the red flag warning “will be at greater risk for rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior if ignitions were to occur,” the National Weather Service warning said. “If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property,” the National Weather Service said, warning that the winds Wednesday and Thursday could be more dangerous than earlier in the week, forecasting “even stronger Santa Ana winds and drier fuels.” The interior mountains and foothills in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties will be under a red flag warning Tuesday evening through Wednesday.

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Preemptive power shutoffs that have gone on for days draw complaints from Inland Empire residents, politicians
2 months ago

Preemptive power shutoffs that have gone on for days draw complaints from Inland Empire residents, politicians

LA Times  

A view of Southern California Edison power transmission towers on the mountain side of Eaton Canyon where the Eaton fire was believed to have first been spotted in Altadena. Amid complaints that recent preemptive power shutoffs have left Inland Empire residents in the dark for days, San Bernardino County supervisors have published an open letter criticizing Southern California Edison’s handling …

Los Angeles Braces for More Firestorms as Death Toll Hits 24
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles Braces for More Firestorms as Death Toll Hits 24

Live Mint  

-- Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California face a second week of fierce winds that are turning wildfires into blowtorches, putting lives at risk and destroying homes, businesses and cultural landmarks. Extreme fire conditions are forecast across 2,267 square miles around Los Angeles Monday and Tuesday as winds rise again, whipping flames with tropical-storm-strength gusts, the US Storm …

Weather remains critical in Southern California. Here's the latest on the LA fires
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather remains critical in Southern California. Here's the latest on the LA fires

ABC  

Destructive and dangerous wildfires have been burning through the Los Angeles area in the United States for six days now, killing at least 24 people and displacing thousands of residents. There were no reports of lightning in the Palisades area or the terrain around the Eaton fire, which started in east Los Angeles County and has also destroyed hundreds of …

What Causes California Fires? Power Lines Can Be a Contributor.
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What Causes California Fires? Power Lines Can Be a Contributor.

New York Times  

Many of California’s Most Destructive Fires Were Caused by Power Lines Investigators are still working to identify what caused the spate of fires that ignited around Los Angeles last week, but residents are concerned that electrical infrastructure may have sparked at least one of them. Cumulative extent of previous fires known to be caused by power lines Fillmore Santa Clarita …

Over 400,000 California residents lose power as wildfires rage Los Angeles
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 400,000 California residents lose power as wildfires rage Los Angeles

Hindustan Times  

The number of California homes and businesses without electricity ballooned to more than 400,000 on Wednesday, as multiple wildfires raged uncontrollably around Los Angeles. As many wildfires burned out of control in the Los Angeles area on Wednesday, the number of California homes and businesses without electricity skyrocketed to above 400,000. SCE, a subsidiary of U.S. utility Edison International operating …

Power could be out for days for hundreds of thousands, even far from L.A. wildfires
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Power could be out for days for hundreds of thousands, even far from L.A. wildfires

LA Times  

A business and vehicle on Lake Avenue in Altadena are consumed by flames from the wind-driven Eaton fire. This week’s devastating Southern California wildfires and the winds fueling them have caused widespread and prolonged power outages and planned shutoffs that are upending the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across the region. More than 327,000 Southern California Edison customers …

California authorities issue 'imminent threat to life' warning as Palisades locals flee raging fire
2 months, 3 weeks ago

California authorities issue 'imminent threat to life' warning as Palisades locals flee raging fire

Daily Mail  

Officials in Los Angeles have issued a dire warning as a massive inferno makes its way across the city - with hundreds of residents fleeing the Pacific Palisades. Meanwhile, more than 100 firefighters and strike teams are now working to battle the fire, which only ignited at around 10.30am Tuesday, Los Angeles Firefighter David Ortiz said. The fire blazing through …

Southern California utilities could turn off your power because of the winds. Here’s how to prepare
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Southern California utilities could turn off your power because of the winds. Here’s how to prepare

LA Times  

Burned homes on Old Coach Drive in the aftermath of the Mountain fire in November that was fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds. Southern California is forecasted to be slammed with a “life-threatening and destructive” windstorm Tuesday through Wednesday that’s expected to cause power outages and elevate the threat of fast-moving fires. Fire officials are warning residents living in wildfire-prone …

Dangerous winds prompt Southern California Edison to shut off power to thousands of customers. Here’s where
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dangerous winds prompt Southern California Edison to shut off power to thousands of customers. Here’s where

LA Times  

A “life-threatening and destructive” windstorm is forecast to last through Thursday, bringing with it severe fire danger and widespread power outages across Southern California. This is the third time in as many months that strong Santa Ana winds have prompted Southern California Edison to cut power to its customers. Elsewhere in Southern California, power outages were affecting more than two …

California Winds Drive Severe Fire Danger in Rain-Starved LA
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

California Winds Drive Severe Fire Danger in Rain-Starved LA

Live Mint  

-- Exceptionally powerful, dry winds expected across Southern California this week are set to send wildfire risk skyrocketing in a region that’s endured more than eight months without significant rain. As offshore winds race down local mountain ranges, they’ll bring gusts of up to 80 miles per hour to densely-populated communities in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, putting more than …

Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across Southern California
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across Southern California

Associated Press  

Forecasters warned Southern California could see a “life-threatening, destructive” windstorm this week, as powerful gusts and dropped humidity levels raise the risk for wildfires in parched areas still recovering from a recent destructive blaze. Gusts could reach 80 mph across much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties as winds intensify Tuesday into Wednesday, the National Weather Service said Monday. Areas …

Unusual ‘life-threatening and destructive’ winds bring risk of winter fires, power outages to Southern California
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Unusual ‘life-threatening and destructive’ winds bring risk of winter fires, power outages to Southern California

LA Times  

A haze hangs over downtown, as seen from Elysian Park, as harsh Santa Ana weather conditions are predicted this week. The upcoming windstorm‘s red flag warning was elevated Monday afternoon to an even more unusual “particularly dangerous situation,” the most extreme fire weather alert. “If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior, …

Winds whip Southland, fuel Malibu fire: Where SoCal Edison has shut off power
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Winds whip Southland, fuel Malibu fire: Where SoCal Edison has shut off power

LA Times  

An extreme wind event has prompted Southern California Edison to shut off power to tens of thousands of customers in Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the Inland Empire. Officials at the National Weather Service issued a rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” red flag warning to last through 2 p.m. Tuesday in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. “We always try to …

Thousands without power as Santa Ana winds bring increased fire risk for Southern California
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands without power as Santa Ana winds bring increased fire risk for Southern California

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Power to tens of thousands of people had been shut off by Monday night as utilities worked to mitigate the impacts of Southern California’s notorious Santa Ana winds, whose strong gusts could damage electrical equipment and spark wildfires. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for high fire risk with a rare “particularly dangerous situation,” …

Here’s where 350,000 SoCal residents could lose power due to Santa Ana winds
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Here’s where 350,000 SoCal residents could lose power due to Santa Ana winds

LA Times  

With dangerously strong winds forecast across Southern California this week, utilities are considering shutoffs for safety. California’s three largest utility companies are all considering shutting off power in regions where dangerously strong winds are expected to heighten wildfire risk this week. More than 350,000 customers from Kern to San Diego counties could lose power amid the planned safety shutoffs. Southern …

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside

The Independent  

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California wildfire burns out of control but firefighters could get a break when winds diminish
4 months, 3 weeks ago

California wildfire burns out of control but firefighters could get a break when winds diminish

Deccan Chronicle  

CAMARILLO: A wildfire northwest of Los Angeles burned out of control for a second day Thursday after destroying dozens of homes, but officials said firefighters could get a break with fierce winds expected to subside by evening. County fire officials said crews working in steep terrain with support from water-dropping helicopters were focusing on protecting homes on hillsides along the …

Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California

NPR  

Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California toggle caption Noah Berger/AP CAMARILLO, Calif. — A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease. Sponsor Message Some 10,000 people remained under evacuation orders Thursday as the Mountain Fire continued to threaten …

Where Southern California Edison has shut off power to its customers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Where Southern California Edison has shut off power to its customers

LA Times  

An extreme wind event has prompted Southern California Edison to shut off power to thousands of customers across the region. Two fires ignited amid a Santa Ana wind event that was generating 70- to 80-mph wind gusts in Ventura and Los Angeles counties on Wednesday. Tens of thousands of utility customers across the region lost power as of Wednesday afternoon …

Warning as 'diablo wind' could trigger fires and power outages across California
5 months, 1 week ago

Warning as 'diablo wind' could trigger fires and power outages across California

Daily Mail  

A warning has been issued to 30,000 California residents as 'diablo wind' could spark fires and power outages this week. The phenomena is the colloquial name for hot, dry winds that blow in from the northeast, sometimes hitting the San Francisco Bay Area and California's central coast. The NWS has issued a 'red flag' fire warning for parts of northern …

Utility shutoffs creep wider on Palos Verdes Peninsula. Dozens of Rolling Hills homes to go dark
6 months, 1 week ago

Utility shutoffs creep wider on Palos Verdes Peninsula. Dozens of Rolling Hills homes to go dark

LA Times  

A fissure opened up amid a slow-moving landslide that has caused power to be cut off to some homes in the Rancho Palos Verdes neighborhood of Portuguese Bend. Late last week, Rolling Hills officials — citing communications from utility companies — announced that about three dozen homes were expected to lose gas service Monday at 3 p.m. and 50 were …

Power outages expand in picturesque California coastal town due to landslide risk
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Power outages expand in picturesque California coastal town due to landslide risk

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 230 homes in the southern California coastal city of Rancho Palos Verdes had …

The toll of extreme heat rises in California as OSHA advances worker protections
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The toll of extreme heat rises in California as OSHA advances worker protections

LA Times  

As California heads into a dangerous holiday heat wave that will blanket millions of residents in triple-digit temperatures, state and federal officials are vowing to do more to address the worsening threat — and the rising costs — of extreme heat. Explore the section At the same time, California’s Department of Insurance this week released a first-of-its kind analysis revealing …

Emergency declaration and urgent warnings as Southern California storm gains ferocity
1 year, 1 month ago

Emergency declaration and urgent warnings as Southern California storm gains ferocity

LA Times  

A wave hits a boat that washed ashore as a powerful storm, the second in less than a week, hits Santa Barbara. The National Weather Service in Oxnard warned that “all systems are go for one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory.” By Sunday evening, reports of storm damage and rescues were multiplying: Whipped by powerful winds, …

Dangerous winds thrash Southern California; snow and ice threaten Interstate 5 closure
1 year, 2 months ago

Dangerous winds thrash Southern California; snow and ice threaten Interstate 5 closure

LA Times  

Elizabeth Castillo, left, and her daughter Vianca, 9, work to get a kite off the ground on a windy day at Holleigh Bernson Memorial Park in Porter Ranchon Sunday. Dangerous winds continued to thrash Southern California on Sunday, causing some power outages in Los Angeles neighborhoods and triggering warnings that Interstate 5 near the Grapevine could be shut down because …

Are you ready for a blackout? How Californians can keep their lights on
1 year, 7 months ago

Are you ready for a blackout? How Californians can keep their lights on

LA Times  

Most Californians expect to endure multiple blackouts this summer. Portable batteries for limited power If you have modest goals — for example, keeping your refrigerator running, or just recharging your phones — a portable “power station” could be a good solution, said Joe O’Brien-Applegate, an energy expert at the Natural Resources Defense Council. These devices can supply enough power “to …

Los Angeles DWP to halt water and power shut-offs for all customers during extreme weather
1 year, 9 months ago

Los Angeles DWP to halt water and power shut-offs for all customers during extreme weather

LA Times  

A man cools off at Lake Balboa Park in Van Nuys. A vote Tuesday from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power favored a resolution that will cease water and power shut-offs due to nonpayment during extreme weather events. As Southern California braces for its first heat wave of the summer, the board of the Los Angeles Department of …

California: Power outages, traffic disruptions lead to tough times for residents amid storm, heavy rains
2 years ago

California: Power outages, traffic disruptions lead to tough times for residents amid storm, heavy rains

India TV News  

United States: Thousands of residents remain affected in California as the state continued to battle deadly storms and heavy rains on Thursday with power outages and traffic disruptions. According to the US National Weather Service, a significant storm would push onto the West Coast on Tuesday with another round of heavy rain, heavy mountain snow, and high winds. Poised off …

California storm kills 19, forces evacuations; officials warn of more floods, power cuts
2 years, 2 months ago

California storm kills 19, forces evacuations; officials warn of more floods, power cuts

India Today  

Storm-weary California is bracing for a new round of drenching rains, heavy snowfall and dangerous winds as the death toll from a series of atmospheric rivers reached 19 people, reported Bloomberg. Authorities in northern Californian towns like Carmel and Pebble Beach - major tourist attractions - could disallow access if the water level in the nearby Salinas River swells due …

A phone alert may have prevented blackouts during California heatwave
2 years, 6 months ago

A phone alert may have prevented blackouts during California heatwave

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As people switched on their air conditioners to stay cool, the state’s electrical grid operator warned that electricity demand …

California weathers heat wave without rolling blackouts
2 years, 6 months ago

California weathers heat wave without rolling blackouts

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A brutal Western heat wave brought California to the verge of ordering rolling blackouts but the state’s electrical grid managed to handle record-breaking demand. The state’s 39 million people were warned Tuesday that demand — some of it from people cranking up the air conditioning — might outstrip supply as temperatures in many areas soared past 100 …

California facing chance of blackouts amid brutal heat wave
2 years, 6 months ago

California facing chance of blackouts amid brutal heat wave

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — California is facing its highest chance of blackouts this year as a brutal heat wave continues to blanket the state with triple-digit temperatures. As people crank up their air conditioners, the state forecasted record levels of energy use, said Elliot Mainzer, president of California Independent System Operators, which runs the state’s electrical grid. The state has additional …

Heatwave pushes California’s energy grid to its limits
2 years, 6 months ago

Heatwave pushes California’s energy grid to its limits

Al Jazeera  

California is facing the possibility of blackouts as a brutal heatwave pushes demand on the western US state’s energy grid beyond previous records, prompting authorities to urge residents to limit their electricity usage. Learn how to keep your family safe at https://t.co/Ynl3VCdFFD pic.twitter.com/IO2MwZQId7 — National Weather Service September 6, 2022 Along with some power imported from out of state, California’s …

Chance of California power outages up as heat wave worsens
2 years, 6 months ago

Chance of California power outages up as heat wave worsens

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s chance of power outages will grow in the coming days, as the state prepares to enter the most brutal stretch yet of an ongoing heat wave, officials said Sunday. Grid managers have several options available before power outages, like tapping backup generators, buying more power from other states and using so-called demand response programs, where people …

California heat wave sparks fears of power outages, fires
2 years, 6 months ago

California heat wave sparks fears of power outages, fires

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — California was in a state of emergency Thursday as a brutal heat wave brought the threat of power outages and wildfires. Temperatures will continue to reach triple digits in many areas of the state through Labor Day, forecasters said, prompting concerns that people will turn up the air conditioning and strain the state’s electrical grid. “The reality …

Storms batter aging power grid as climate disasters spread
2 years, 11 months ago

Storms batter aging power grid as climate disasters spread

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Power outages from severe …

Storms batter aging power grid as climate disasters spread
2 years, 11 months ago

Storms batter aging power grid as climate disasters spread

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Power outages from severe …

High winds topple trees and power lines, stoking fires in California
3 years, 2 months ago

High winds topple trees and power lines, stoking fires in California

LA Times  

Ivette Crenshaw stands next to her car, which was crushed under a fallen tree due to strong winds in Upland on Saturday. Powerful offshore winds knocked down trees and power lines around Southern California overnight while fanning brush fires in Big Sur and Sonoma County. “The winds can topple power lines or send debris flying in the air so we …

Utilities restoring power as Southern California winds ease
3 years, 4 months ago

Utilities restoring power as Southern California winds ease

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Santa Ana winds declined in strength across Southern California on Friday and utilities restored power to thousands of customers whose electricity was shut off to prevent wildfires. The seasonal dry winds produced fierce gusts on Thanksgiving Day, toppling trees and causing other damage while “public safety power shutoffs” in high-risk areas interrupted traditional dinners. One location in …

Thanksgiving sides include Santa Ana winds, fire danger and potential power shutoffs
3 years, 4 months ago

Thanksgiving sides include Santa Ana winds, fire danger and potential power shutoffs

LA Times  

Jeffrey Meyer of Salinas strums a guitar at Point Mugu on Monday. Santa Ana winds are expected to howl across the Southland on Thanksgiving, delivering the potential for critical fire weather conditions and power shutoffs just as people gather for their holiday meals. A red flag warning indicating fire weather conditions will be in effect from 10 a.m. Wednesday to …

Strong winds across California mean a risk of fire and power shutoffs
3 years, 5 months ago

Strong winds across California mean a risk of fire and power shutoffs

LA Times  

A firefighter is dwarfed by the plume of the Alisal fire near Goleta on Wednesday. Strong, dry offshore winds — including Santa Anas and sundowners — are forecast to arrive in California this week, prompting fire warnings and potential power shutoffs. From Los Angeles to Solano counties, gusty northerly winds are expected to arrive beginning Thursday, colliding in some places …

Surging California winds spark wildfire fears, power outages
3 years, 5 months ago

Surging California winds spark wildfire fears, power outages

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The flames prompted the mandatory evacuation of El …

Power shut-offs loom for tens of thousands of Californians amid gusty winds
3 years, 5 months ago

Power shut-offs loom for tens of thousands of Californians amid gusty winds

LA Times  

An inmate firefighter from the Trinity River Conservation Camp uses a drip torch to slow the Fawn fire in Shasta County last month. Or, as the National Weather Service in Eureka tweeted, it’s a “classic case of Fire and Ice!” as northerly winds bring the potential for both freezing temperatures and wildfire danger in the drought-plagued Golden State. In Southern …

Thousands of Californians could lose power to prevent wildfire
3 years, 7 months ago

Thousands of Californians could lose power to prevent wildfire

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of Californias are likely to lose power amid a service shutdown to prevent a …

Newsletter: Summer is coming. It’s getting hotter. Can California keep the lights on?
3 years, 9 months ago

Newsletter: Summer is coming. It’s getting hotter. Can California keep the lights on?

LA Times  

Fishermen set up on the Long Beach side of the San Gabriel River jetty as the sun sets after an unseasonably warm winter day on Jan. 14, 2021. The California Independent System Operator, which runs the power grid for most of the state, says we’ve got enough electricity supply on hand at the moment. If we get relatively modest temperatures …

Another summer of California power outages poses threat to Newsom as he faces recall
3 years, 10 months ago

Another summer of California power outages poses threat to Newsom as he faces recall

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom, center, looks over fire devastation in Brentwood with L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, right, and others in 2019. “People will ultimately hold him responsible for the state of California, and if they can’t turn their lights on right around the time they’re voting, they’re going to be thinking about that.” The state’s three largest investor-owned utilities expect to de-energize …

More than 78,000 Southern California Edison customers lose power as high winds increase wildfire risk
4 years, 2 months ago

More than 78,000 Southern California Edison customers lose power as high winds increase wildfire risk

LA Times  

Southern California Edison has shut off power to more than 78,000 customers, including more than 17,900 in Los Angeles County, to help prevent strong Santa Ana winds from sparking wildfires. Southern California Edison shut off power to more than 78,500 customers on Tuesday, with an additional 250,000 at risk of losing their electricity as the utility company tries to prevent …

California heat, poor planning led to August power outages
4 years, 2 months ago

California heat, poor planning led to August power outages

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Energy regulators on Wednesday blamed blackouts last summer that affected hundreds of thousands of Californians on poor planning, electrical market problems and an extreme heat wave that blanketed the West. California was sweltering under a “historic” heat wave, with temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above normal affecting 32 million residents and the temperature didn’t cool off much …

California power firm threatens to cut off 130,000 households amid wildfire threat
4 years, 3 months ago

California power firm threatens to cut off 130,000 households amid wildfire threat

The Independent  

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