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Lane reduction on southbound Grand Avenue

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Southbound Grand Avenue from Edinger Avenue to Warner Avenue has been reduced to one lane in order to accommodate emergency work being performed by Southern California Edison due to a traffic accident. In addition, there will be intermittent closures on southbound Grand Avenue between Edinger Avenue to Warner Avenue to complete the work.

Please use alternate routes or plan for possible delays since this lane reduction and intermittent closures will impact traffic flow. Southern California Edison will be working through the weekend and anticipates completing the work on Monday, June 22, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

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La Avenida Grand hacia el sur desde la Avenida Edinger hasta la Avenida Warner se ha reducido a un carril con el fin de acomodar el trabajo de emergencia que está realizando Southern California Edison debido a un accidente de tráfico. Además, habrá cierres intermitentes en la Avenida Grand hacia el sur entre la Avenida Edinger a la Avenida Warner para completar el trabajo.

Utilice rutas alternativas o planifique posibles retrasos, ya que esta reducción de carril y cierres intermitentes afectarán el flujo de tráfico. Southern California Edison trabajará durante el fin de semana y anticipa completar el trabajo el lunes 22 de junio de 2020. Nos disculpamos de antemano por cualquier inconveniente y le agradecemos por comprensión.

Upcoming Santa Ana winds may result in power outages

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Strong Santa Ana winds are expected in Orange County on Thursday, October 10, 2019. The winds are expected to be widespread and peak Thursday with northeast winds of 20 to 35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph. Winds are expected to weaken slightly Friday, and then diminish Saturday, October 12, 2019.

Southern California Edison (SCE) says it is considering power cuts, in advance of the winds, to more than 106,000 customers in parts of eight counties. For a full list of cities and maps of the affected neighborhoods for the possible SCE shutoff, visit https://www.scemaintenance.com/content/sce-maintenance/en/psps.html.

Temperatures could reach into the 80s, and the humidity is expected to fall rapidly by Thursday afternoon. This means grasses and brush will be dry and quicker to burn. Watch for fallen trees, traffic signal light outages, and downed utility poles during the strong winds. To report City of Santa Ana Public Works issues, call 714-647-3380, e-mail PWADispatch@santa-ana.org, or download mySantaAna app.

So. Cal. Edison’s bill assistance program helps customers in need

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Bill Assistance Program Helps Customers in Need

Money-saving, energy-conservation programs, services offered through SCE’s Energy Savings Assistance Program.

You, or someone you know, may qualify for a free replacement energy-efficient refrigerator, lighting, cooling system or various energy conservation services that can help save money on your Southern California Edison electricity bill.

Through the Energy Savings Assistance Program, income-qualified customers may be eligible for free appliances and no-cost installation. Customers may qualify based on current participation in an eligible public assistance program or their household income. Continue reading→

Public hearings regarding SCE’s request to raise our rates to be held at the Delhi Center on May 18

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Community: California Public Utilities Commission to Hold Public Participation Hearings at Delhi Center on Thursday, May 18, 2017

SANTA ANA – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is holding two Public Participation Hearings (PPHs) at Delhi Center on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., to receive comments from the public about Southern California Edison Company’s (SCE’s) request to increase rates and revenue by $222 million by January 2018, an additional increase of $533 million in 2019, and $570 million in 2020.

If you have any questions, please contact the CPUC Public Advisor Office (PAO) as follows: Continue reading→

Don’t be fooled by phone callers pretending to be from So. Cal. Edison

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Don’t Let Caller ID Spoofing Hang You Up

That ‘Southern California Edison’ phone call may not be legit. 

By Susan Cox

Your telephone rings and a Southern California Edison number appears on your caller ID display.

You answer and the caller says they are affiliated with SCE and want to talk to you about solar installations or other products and services that can save you money on your electric bill. They may then ask about your electricity usage and other personal information.

Beware! This may sound like a legitimate SCE call, but it’s not. It’s a caller ID spoofing scam.

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Santa Ana IHOP franchisee receives SCE’s Energy Efficiency Award

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Pedro Pizarro, left, president and CEO of Edison International; José Ruiz, second from left, IHOP franchisee; Elizabeth Resendiz, center, Northgate Markets; Marco Arzola, second from right, Northgate Markets; and R.O. Nichols, right, president of SCE.

Pedro Pizarro, left, president and CEO of Edison International; José Ruiz, second from left, IHOP franchisee; Elizabeth Resendiz, center, Northgate Markets; Marco Arzola, second from right, Northgate Markets; and R.O. Nichols, right, president of SCE.

Santa Ana IHOP franchisee receives Southern California Edison’s Energy Efficiency Award

José Ruiz, president of three IHOP franchises in Santa Ana, recently received Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Energy Efficiency Award at the utility’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

The award recognizes energy efficiency champions that saved money while implementing products that save energy and money for their business. At the event Pedro Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International, and R.O. Nichols, president of SCE, joined in to congratulate Ruiz during the ceremony. Continue reading→

SCE to hold a briefing about residential customer rate changes, on 5/18

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SCE to Hold Briefing About Residential Customer Rate Changes

WHAT: Southern California Edison will hold a briefing to explain changes to residential customer bills. A rates expert will explain the key reasons for the changes.

WHEN: Presentation from 10-10:30 a.m., May 18. Continue reading→

Power outage at McFadden and Fairview after a jaguar slams into a power pole

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There is a power outage at the intersection of McFadden and Fairview until 3 pm according to Southern California Edison. Power to nearby customers has been restored.

More than 2,000 homes were left without electricity late Thursday after a driver smashed his Jaguar into multiple palm trees and then a power pole at on West Dahl Lane and South Fairview Street at high speed in Santa Ana, at around 11:37 pm, according to NBC. Continue reading→

Free lamp exchange for SCE residential customers on July 12

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SCE Lamp Exchange

City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community: Free Lamp Exchange for SCE Residential Customers on July 12

Exchange your old lamps for new, energy-efficient fluorescent lamps at a Lamp Exchange sponsored by Southern California Edison (SCE) in partnership with the City of Santa Ana. The exchange will be held on Saturday, July 12, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., at Home Depot, 3500 MacArthur Blvd., Santa Ana.

The exchange is open to all residential customers of SCE with a limit of 10 lamps per household. You must bring your SCE bill and CA driver’s license. Continue reading→

How to avoid being scammed by imposters who pose as Edison employees

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: A Public Safety Message For Resident & Business Owners who are customers of Edison in Santa Ana

Imposters have been calling business owners telling them they are past due on the electricity bill and must pay immediately using a prepaid cash card.

Here are a few tips on how to avoid being scammed by these imposters: Continue reading→

Updated: Power partially restored at Santa Ana’s Civic Center

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Will inmates break out with no power at the Santa Ana jail?

Will inmates break out with no power at the Santa Ana jail?

UPDATED:  Two circuits were damaged. The first circuit was restored — 681 customers initially. One customer remains off.  There were 1,082 customers impacted by the loss of the second circuit. All customers remain off.. Restoration at approx 9pm. A car hit a pole causing the power lines to come down.

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Power outage in Civic Center area

The Police Department has experienced a power outage. Apparently, the power outage also encompasses the city hall complex, the jail and the neighborhoods in the vicinity of Civic Center and Bristol, Main and Civic Center, First and Main, and Washington and Bristol. Continue reading→

More power outages planned in Santa Ana from Sep. 16-22

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community Alert: SCE Planned Outage Notification September 16, 2013 – September 22, 2013

SANTA ANA, CA (September 13, 2013) – SCE announces it will soon be performing maintenance on the electrical system in the area. In order to perform this work safely, SCE must temporarily interrupt electric service and turn off power. This outage will allow them to upgrade aging infrastructure, make needed improvements, and complete other repairs. SCE realizes this temporary service interruption may cause some inconvenience, and they appreciate your understanding as they work to increase system reliability for the future.

Please be advise of the following service interruptions: Continue reading→

SCE plans power outages in Santa Ana from Sep. 4-7

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community Advisory: SCE Planned Outage Notification: September 2, 2013 – September 8, 2013

SANTA ANA, CA (September 3, 2013) – SCE announces it will soon be performing maintenance on the electrical system in the area. In order to perform this work safely, SCE must temporarily interrupt electric service and turn off power. This outage will allow them to upgrade aging infrastructure, make needed improvements, and complete other repairs. SCE realizes this temporary service interruption may cause some inconvenience, and they appreciate your understanding as they work to increase system reliability for the future.

Please be advise of the following service interruptions: Continue reading→

SCE planning power outages in Santa Ana, from June 11-13

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Advisory: SCE ANNOUNCES PLANNED POWER OUTAGES IN SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA, CA (June 8, 2012) – SCE notified the City of Santa Ana that it will be performing maintenance on the electrical system in the area. In order to perform this work safely, SCE must temporarily interrupt electric service and turn off power. This outage will allow them to upgrade aging infrastructure, make needed improvements, and complete other repairs. SCE realizes this temporary service interruption may cause some inconvenience, and they appreciate your understanding as they work to increase system reliability for the future. The planned outages are as follows: Continue reading→