Topic: Southern California Edison Company

Shuttle X-ing: Endeavour spacecraft slowly winds through L.A.

In retirement, it's crawling along the streets of Los Angeles at a sluggish 2 mph, a pace that rush-hour commuters can sympathize with.

Commerce secretary resigns after bizarre hit-and-runs

John Bryson resigned less than two weeks after suffering a seizure and a pair of car accidents in Los Angeles.

Nuclear waste: why environmentalists are pressing NRC on reactor licenses

After a US appeals court ruled the NRC had not adequately evaluated nuclear waste provisions when licensing reactors, the groups are seeking to ensure the public has input on the process.

Commerce secretary will take leave of absence after hit-and-runs

John Bryson, the US Secretary of Commerce, was involved in two hit-and-runs on Saturday.  Now, he is taking a leave of absence for medical reasons possibly related to the cause of the accidents.

US Secretary of Commerce cited for felony hit-and-run car accidents (+video)

John Bryson, US Secretary of Commerce, was involved in two auto accidents Saturday in Southern California, according to authorities. Bryson was taken to a local hospital for treatment and later released.

Renewable energy projects delayed in squabble

Renewable energy projects in California are stalled because of a disagreement between Southern California Edison and federal agencies. Stall is keeping state's national parks and forests from using renewable energy 

Clean energy 'gold rush' in Mojave spurs backlash

Clean energy projects in California are thriving. But environmentalists worry about impact of clean energy companies on Mojave Desert.

Massive blackout affects California, Arizona, Mexico

A widespread blackout in the Southwest has sent two nuclear reactors offline, interrupted commutes, and left people and food struggling with temperatures as high as 115 degrees.

Critics cite 'severe seismic risk' at California nuclear power plants

State and federal legislators voice concerns about the earthquake risk at two California nuclear power plants – as well as the adequacy of safety protocols in place there.

California storms bring inconvenience, not devastation, so far

First responders are busy but not overwhelmed by rain storms that have lashed California for five days. Preparedness efforts include ways to channel mudslides, should they strike roads or homes.

Fuel cost now driving up electric bills

Disconnect notices have risen sharply, indicating stress on more households.

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