Over 70k SoCal customers without power amid dangerous Santa Ana winds

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Génesis Miranda Miramontes, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · October 16, 2026 · 1 min read

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As strong Santa Ana winds continue to pose danger for residents in Southern California, SoCal Edison shut off electricity to over 70,000 customers in an effort to prevent its equipment from sparking a fire. In Moorpark, some residents are heading into a second day without electricity. It was not...

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