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Pacific Palisades residents say LADWP's trench requirements are delaying home power restoration
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Josh Haskell , as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The cause of the delay is attributed to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's trench requirements. Residents affected by the Palisades Fire are experiencing delays in having their home power restored.
Residents affected by the Palisades Fire are experiencing delays in having their home power restored. The cause of the delay is attributed to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's trench requirements.
A survivor of the fire has spoken out, stating that her property already has underground power, which should have simplified the process of restoring power to her home. However, she claims that this was not the case.
Further details on the situation and the experiences of those affected are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: September 4, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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