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Short, sourced explanations of the things homeowners and builders in Ventura, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties ask County Line about: shutoffs, permits, generators, lighting control, rebuilding. Each article answers one question, cites where the answer comes from, and is dated so you know how current it is.

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October 21, 2026

Why Southern California homes lose power on purpose.

The outages that hit Malibu, the Conejo hills, Topanga and the Palisades every autumn are not failures. They are a policy, and understanding it is the first step to deciding whether your house needs a standby generator.

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