LA Power Grid Crashes: 100,000+ Without Electricity as City Scrambles for Answers

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A massive power outage struck Los Angeles on Saturday, plunging thousands into darkness and sparking widespread frustration. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) reported over 100,000 customers without electricity, with the hardest-hit areas including Santa Monica, Downtown, and numerous neighborhoods across the region. According to LADWP's outage map, the peak number of outages occurred around 4:15 p.m. EDT, with Los Angeles County bearing the brunt of the impact, accounting for 6.3% of affected customers. The utility currently ranks first nationwide for total power outages and second for the percentage of affected customers. As residents took to social media to express their frustration, some speculated about a possible link to the ongoing US government shutdown. 'What is going on in Los Angeles right now? Huge power outage,' wrote one user on X. Others reported outages in various parts of the city, including Beverlywood, Cheviot Hills, and Century City. While LADWP has yet to confirm the cause of the outage, the situation has left many in the dark, both literally and figuratively. The city is scrambling to restore power and provide answers to the affected residents.