California park faces power line controversy.San Diego Gas & Electric Co. recently requested permission from the California Public Utilities Commission The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC; also often commonly referred to as simply the PUC) [1] is a state Public Utilities Commission which regulates privately-owned utilities in the state of California, including electric power, to run a 23-mile stretch of power line through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, c.639 sq mi (1,655 sq km), S Calif., occupying most of E San Diego co. and neighboring portions of Riverside and Imperial cos.; est. 1933. . California State Parks This is a list of state parks and reserves in the California state park system. Jump to: External links A : Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Coleman said that the power line placement would "forever change the character of this pristine park." She said that the utility failed to examine other alternatives for the power line outside the park. A representative of the power company told the Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Morning daily newspaper. Established in 1881, it was purchased and incorporated in 1884 by Harrison Gray Otis (1837–1917) under The Times-Mirror Co. (the hyphen was later dropped from the name). that the company had no choice but to run the power line through the park. Those against the proposed power line plan say that it would destroy natural views and could threaten habitats for several species in the area. |
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