The City of La Cañada Flintridge has issued an open letter urging Southern California Edison (SCE) to address the persistent and increasingly disruptive power outages plaguing the community. Having burdened residents and businesses for decades, these outages are especially concentrated in certain areas within La Cañada Flintridge, with one portion of the City experiencing an average of one outage every seven days during the first 11 months of 2024. This frequency of outages is simply unacceptable by any reasonable standard.
Over many years, the City has prompted SCE to improve its electrical infrastructure. This has included filing a formal complaint against SCE with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the state agency that regulates public utilities. Despite these efforts, the frequency and severity of outages remain unacceptable.
“Our community deserves dependable power,” said Mayor Davitt. “The current state of SCE’s service jeopardizes public safety and the well-being of our residents. The City Council is committed to pursuing every avenue to ensure SCE provides the reliable service our community needs and deserves.”
The City’s open letter to SCE’s President/CEO demands immediate and concrete action. Specifically, the letter calls for:
- Accelerated infrastructure upgrades to prevent future outages.
- A transparent, measurable improvement plan with clear timelines.
- Enhanced communication with residents and City leadership regarding outage prevention and resolution.
Additionally, the letter invites SCE’s President/CEO and its executive team to attend a Town Hall meeting in La Cañada Flintridge. This event will allow residents to voice their concerns directly and for SCE leadership to outline their plans to address these critical issues.
The City of La Cañada Flintridge remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for its residents. It will work tirelessly to hold SCE accountable until power reliability is significantly improved.
