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Public Safety Power Shutoff Warnings have been issued for five Southern California counties on Wednesday.

The San Onofre nuclear power plant hasn't generated any electricity in more than ten years. But even as the iconic plant is being dismantled, it is still generating controversy over what to do with some of the radioactive material on the site.

Strong Santa Ana winds are in the weekend forecast for widespread parts of Southern California. See when and where wind gusts will be strongest.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed dozens of climate bills — and vetoed others.

CityWatch is published 24/7 with special e-news blasts on Monday and Thursday evening, with Extras as appropriate around special events such as elections or imp

Federal charges were filed against Southern California Edison

The U.S. government Friday sued Southern California Edison, alleging in federal court that the Bobcat Fire -- one of the largest wildfires ever in Los Angeles County -- was caused by the failure of Socal Edison and its tree maintenance contractor to properly maintain trees that came into contact with power lines and caused the 2020 blaze.

Facing large payouts from wildfire lawsuits, electric companies are passing their added costs on to ratepayers.

While the valley is only expected to see widespread wind and rain -- officials say its best to prepare now for what's to come.

As power companies spend big on legal settlements and grid upgrades, customers are seeing higher prices.