SCE temporary power pole at Ladera Linda
Summary
Councilmembers are frustrated that SCE's "temporary" pole in the middle of Ladera Linda's view has needed extension after extension. They granted a final six-month extension and demanded a status check in four months.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Charging less than full cost could subsidize EV drivers up to $25,325 a year from the general fund; the federal grant is worth $76,370.
Southern California Edison, which gets more time to relocate its pole.
Ladera Linda park users looking at the pole in the middle of the sightline for another six months.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Meeting - Aug 4, 2026
Good news: permits for the permanent 45-foot pole are approved and SCE expects to finish by September 16, removing the controversial temporary pole from the park. A brief outage is likely during the cutover.
City Council Meeting - Apr 7, 2026
Councilmembers are frustrated that SCE's "temporary" pole in the middle of Ladera Linda's view has needed extension after extension. They granted a final six-month extension and demanded a status check in four months.
City Council Meeting (Special IA) - Jan 20, 2026
The council is deciding whether to install Level 2 or Level 3 chargers and whether to charge users the full cost (63 cents/kWh proposed) or subsidize. Members fear low utilization could make the project a money-loser and want alternatives, including privatization.
More homes in Rancho Palos Verdes will be without power as land continues to shift
More homes in Rancho Palos Verdes will be without power as land continues to shift Los Angeles Times
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