santa ana winds — Lorien Times

Southern California Edison cuts power while the public pays

As Santa Ana winds trigger preventative blackouts across Southern California, Southern California Edison shifts the burden of its fragile grid and deferred maintenance onto the public.

By Imani Sutton · October 16, 2026

Gavin Newsom's readiness posture fails the victims of LA fires

As Santa Ana winds spark fires in Brentwood and Palos, Governor Gavin Newsom's emergency response ignores the systemic neglect that leaves working families to absorb the ruinous costs.

By Maya Ellison · October 14, 2026

California's October heat wave proves cities fail the vulnerable

By Josie Calloway · October 5, 2026