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Southern California Residents: Why Some SCE Bills Are Still High in 2026 — Despite Rate Cuts

Opening your utility bill lately feels like a betrayal. You likely heard the news about regional rate cuts and expected a significant drop in your monthly expenses. Instead, many Southern California Edison customers are staring at totals that remain stubbornly high. It is incredibly frustrating to feel like you are…

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How Ape Escape's DualShock legacy lives on in today's PS5 games: "We'll never make it compatible with regular controls!"

Interview | Shuhei Yoshida and Kenji Kaido shed light on Ape Escape's numerous sequels, spin-offs, and recent Astro Bot cameo

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Massive Power Outage Hits Los Angeles, Leaving Over 100,000 Without Electricity

Life across Los Angeles came to a standstill Saturday as a massive power outage left more than 100,000 residents without electricity. From Santa Monica to Downtown, entire neighborhoods went dark while LADWP crews scrambled to restore service and determine what caused the sudden citywide blackout.

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California utility creates fund for victims of January's deadly Eaton Fire near LA

Southern California Edison has announced it will create a fund to compensate victims of January’s devastating Eaton Fire near Los Angeles

The Independent UK

LA’s main utility to pay wildfire victims although cause of blaze undetermined

Southern California Edison announces program amid concerns state’s wildfire fund will not be able to cover losses

The Guardian - US

Los Angeles County claims Southern California utility’s equipment started deadly Eaton Fire in new lawsuit

The cities of Pasadena and Sierra Madre are also filing similar suits against Southern California Edison

The Independent UK

Southern California Utility Company Admits Equipment Likely Sparked Hurst Fire, Acknowledges Videos That Suggest It Caused Eaton Fire

On Thursday, Southern California Edison (SCE), the primary electric utility company for much of SoCal, said the Los Angeles Fire Department is investigating the cause of the Hurst Fire and believes its equipment caused the blaze.

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Lawsuit Alleges Utility Company Sparked Deadly Eaton Fire In California

Lawsuit alleges SCE's equipment caused the deadly Eaton Fire in California, with video evidence supporting the claim.

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New video shows start of deadly Eaton fire in Los Angeles, law firm claims

The Eaton fire and other recent Southern California wildfires resulted in the deaths of 29 people and the loss of thousands of structures

The Independent UK

California utility reports fault on power line miles away from origin of deadly Eaton fire

Southern California Edison has reported a Jan. 7 fault on a power line that was connected miles away from the lines located near the origin of the deadly Eaton Fire that sparked that day

The Independent UK

New Video Evidence Emerges In Eaton Fire Lawsuit

Video footage raises questions about SCE's role in the devastating Eaton Fire in LA.

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Southern California Edison Under Scrutiny For Eaton Fire

Legal concerns arise over potential evidence destruction by SCE crews in the Eaton Fire investigation near Los Angeles.

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Attorneys for fire victim say utility may have destroyed evidence of what caused deadly LA-area fire

Attorneys for a woman who is among thousands who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire outside Los Angeles say Southern California Edison crews working to repair and restore power in the area may have destroyed evidence that could help determine what sparked the wildfire

The Independent UK

LA wildfires day 11: What is the latest, and what do investigations show?

Firefighters progressed due to a temporary easing of winds, but officials caution that hazardous conditions could return

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Southern California Edison Sued For Alleged Role In LA Fires

Legal action against Southern California Edison over alleged involvement in devastating fires in Los Angeles prompts investigations and community impact.

The Guardian - US

Newsom eases building restrictions as theories grow of how fires were ignited

Governor calls for a version of Marshall Plan as investigators speculate power lines may have sparked dry vegetation

International Business Times UK

Californians Are Now Being Charged Different Electricity Rates Depending On What Time They Use It—Bills Surge To Over $1,000

A recent, unnoticed change to California utility company pricing has led to significantly higher electricity bills for residents.

Daily Record

Stirling boiler house transformed into new training hub

“We hope the Boilerhouse will become an integrated and well utilised resource in the community for the people we support, our partners and the people of Stirling.”

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Winter storm prompts closures, rescues on its way out of Southern California

LOS ANGELES — A powerful winter storm carving a path through Southern California was expected to weaken Saturday, leaving heaps of sleet, snow and record-setting rain in its wake.

Los Angeles Times

Southern California storm prompts rescues and freeway closures but will weaken Saturday

LOS ANGELES — A powerful winter storm carving a path through Southern California was expected to weaken Saturday, leaving heaps of sleet, snow and record-setting rain in its wake.

The Orange County Register

State sues Southern California Edison and T-Mobile, saying they caused the Silverado fire in Orange County in 2020

SANTA ANA, Calif. — The state forestry department has sued Southern California Edison and T-Mobile USA, alleging equipment failures caused the 12,466-acre Silverado fire in 2020, displacing 90,000 residents in south Orange County.

Los Angeles Times

Families sue SoCal Edison over Fairview fire that killed 2, destroyed dozens of structures

LOS ANGELES — Multiple families have filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison, alleging that the utility failed to properly de-energize its electrical lines and caused the deadly Fairview fire in Hemet, which destroyed dozens of structures.

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