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November 14, 2019

California orders inquiry into power outages

  • The power outages were astonishing for a state that is an economic powerhouses and home to many of the world's top technology companies.
    • By JANIE HAR
    Associated Press

    SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators opened a formal investigation Wednesday into pre-emptive power outages that blacked out large parts of the state in October, drawing strong rebukes from public officials and residents who said the shut-offs were too broad and poorly executed.

    The unanimous vote by the California Public Utilities Commission followed testimony from a handful of people who pleaded with the regulatory body for leadership at a time of increased danger from fire and other natural disasters.


     
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