California leaders delay Orange County power vote as higher rates, agency turnover draw scrutiny

California leaders delay Orange County power vote as higher rates, agency turnover draw scrutiny

Laguna Beach in Southern California is hitting pause on whether to join the Orange County Power Authority, a decision that could shape how residents in the community buy electricity. Unanswered questions about costs, stability, and the authority's outlook have led city leaders to hold off on joining the utility that serves more than 175,000 people. What happened? According to the Voice of OC, the Laguna Beach City Council unanimously decided to …