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First published 10/4/2026, 6:48:15 AM · Last updated 10/4/2026, 6:48:30 AM

Power outage in LOS ANGELES County — SCE

An active, unplanned power outage in Los Angeles County, California, is affecting 3,192 customers. The cause is being analyzed.

Linear perspective of 230 kV power lines during blue hour in the Castleton part of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Zoom in on the very top of the first right pole and you can read "147 90". — Illustrative image: Linear perspective of 230 kV power lines during blue hour in the Castleton part of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Zoom in on the very top of the first right pole and you can read "147 90". — PumpkinSky/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Categories: energy-and-resources

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 1/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The outage affects 3,192 customers in Los Angeles County.

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Power outage in LOS ANGELES County — SCE

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