SoCalGas doing methane emission mapping in Santa Ana
SoCalGas is working with a helicopter company to conduct methane emission mapping over SoCalGas infrastructure in parts of Santa Ana through 5 p.m. today, June 29. New technology allows SoCalGas…
The CA Democrats vote to ban the sale of gas powered cars by 2030
OAKLAND, CA –At its annual convention, held virtually this weekend due to pandemic precautions, the California Democratic Party adopted a resolution calling on the state to implement a 100% Zero…
Santa Ana residents can still get help paying utility bills
Santa Ana residents who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can still apply for help paying past-due utility bills. Residents can receive a grant of $500 to help…
CA requests that we limit our electricity usage today
A Flex Alert has been issued by the California ISO from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. today, Oct. 15. Please reduce your electricity usage during this heatwave, stay cool and…
Metallic balloons continue to cause power outages
From in person to virtual, celebrations from graduations to birthdays have continued during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, despite the virtual celebrations, so have the power outages and electrical safety hazards…
Get help paying past-due utility bills with new assistance grant
The Santa Ana CARES Utility Assistance Grant provides up to $500 for Santa Ana households impacted by COVID-19 that require assistance toward meeting their financial obligations related to eligible past-due…
Blackouts expected as a Stage 2 power emergency is declared in CA
A Stage 2 Emergency has been declared by the California Independent System Operator (ISO). Rotating power outages are expected. Today's record heat has already caused more than 10,000 people to…
Rotating one-hour power outages may happen in Santa Ana today
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has issued a CAISO Grid Stage 2 System Emergency effective today, Aug. 18, from 2 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. Due to the heat event…
Rotating power outages possible today
Today, Aug. 16, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) declared an ALERT due to low power reserves, which is the difference between the available supply and demand for electricity. 1-hour…
Signal light outage at Fairview Street, Westminster Avenue and W. 17th Street
The traffic signal lights at Fairview Street and Westminster Avenue and W. 17th Street are out in all directions due to a Southern California Edison (SCE) power outage caused by…
New solar power incentive program comes to Santa Ana
Department of Energy and California Energy Commission funds are available to Santa Ana residents who install solar panels or energy storage systems.As one of the most environmentally friendly states in…
Update: N. Bristol Street Northbound now open to traffic
Bristol Street northbound at 17th Street has reopened to through traffic. The power pole has been restored and the traffic signals on Bristol Street are operating. Thank you for your…
Power pole down at Bristol and 17th Street due to a car accident
One of our Facebook readers reported a traffic accident that occurred at about 2:30 this morning at Bristol and 17 St. that resulted in a loss of power in the…
SoCalGas closes their branch payment offices to the public
SoCalGas today announced that it has closed branch payment offices to the public and temporarily suspended some services due to COVID-19. Customers can still pay bills in several ways: •…
Power lost at South Coast Plaza due to an electrical explosion
https://twitter.com/i/status/1200537753047334912 There was an explosion in an underground vault at the South Coast Plaza this afternoon and power has been cut to all of the stores, on Black Friday of…