California Observer

October 20, 2026

Los Angeles Electricity Bills Why Some Charges Rose After Heat

Los Angeles Electricity Bills: Why Some Charges Rose After Heat

Los Angeles electricity bills are drawing renewed scrutiny after a San Fernando Valley homeowner reported a $3,322 utility statement, including approximately $2,115 in electricity charges. The complaint prompted a petition that attracted more than 28,000 signatures by October 19, 2026, according to the Los Angeles Times. City Controller Kenneth Mejia’s office has indicated that it

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El Niño 2026: Five Things Bay Area Homeowners Should Check Before the First Major Storm

El Niño 2026: Five Things Bay Area Homeowners Should Check Before the First Major Storm

With a strong El Niño developing in the Pacific, Bay Area homeowners are being encouraged to prepare their heating, electrical, plumbing, and drainage systems before winter weather arrives. The worst time to discover that your heating system has stopped working, your electrical equipment is damaged, or your drains are blocked is during a major winter

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