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Redondo Beach’s gas-fired power plant has its day in the sun — but it can’t stand the heat – Daily Breeze
Tens of thousands of SoCal Edison customers could lose power amid heat wave
Tens of thousands of Southern California Edison customers may lose power during the electric supply company's scheduled outages, with some of the customers being left in the dark during this week's heat wave.
Blown transformer takes out power to thousands in Torrance, Redondo Beach - CBS Los Angeles
According to Southern California Edison, the outage that started at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday took out power to more than 8,500 customers.
Here's why gas is $6 a gallon in California even as prices fall elsewhere | CNN Business Close icon
For many drivers in California, the possibility of paying $6 a gallon for gas is no longer something to worry about down the road. It's already a reality.
Average L.A. County gas prices top $6 a gallon - Los Angeles Times
While the average price of gas nationwide peaked on March 11, L.A. County prices have continued to rise.
California gas prices continue to climb as prices nationally go down | cbs8.com
The national average for a gallon of regular gas is $4.27 but in California, it's $5.80.
Oil Prices Begin Stabilizing While Southland Drivers Wait For Relief At The Pump | LAist
The Auto Club of Southern California spokesperson Doug Shupe says the cost of crude has come down a bit and gas prices are holding steady in other parts of the country. So what's the deal with the $5.88 at the pump? He points to a delay in repairs at the Torrance Refinery.
PBF Energy leads refiners lower, as California plant hit with unplanned repairs (NYSE:PBF) | Seeking Alpha
Refiners were hit particularly hard in a day that saw oil and gas related stocks post broad losses, as Valero Energy <<VLO>> racked up the biggest loss of the entire S&P 500
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Torrance, California
City | Torrance |
County | Los Angeles |
State | California (CA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 90501, 90502, 90503, 90504, 90505, 90506, 90507, 90508, 90509, 90510 |
Power went out shortly after a transformer blew at maybe three am. Still out at 7:30
I am a DWP customer - we have a power outage near UCLA Torrance Hospital. Started at 1:00pm.