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Offline Nuclear Plant Squeezes Energy Access In Calif.

June 20, 2012

One of California's two nuclear power plants has been closed since the discovery of a radioactive leak in late January. With summer here - and increased energy use with it - the state is bracing for the possibility of rolling blackouts in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County. L.A. Times reporter Abby Sewell talks with Melissa Block about what's being done to stave off an energy calamity.
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June 20, 2012

One of California's two nuclear power plants has been closed since the discovery of a radioactive leak in late January. With summer here - and increased energy use with it - the state is bracing for the possibility of rolling blackouts in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County. L.A. Times reporter Abby Sewell talks with Melissa Block about what's being done to stave off an energy calamity.

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