SCE to turn off peninsula’s power Sunday

A power outage Sunday night will affect homes and businesses on the Balboa Peninsula.

Southern California Edison will be conducting maintenance to improve electrical service beginning at 11 p.m. Sunday through 5 a.m. Monday, according to a city press release sent Friday.

Homes and businesses from Island Avenue to the end of the peninsula will be without electrical power.

Stop signs will be placed at Main Street and Balboa Boulevard while the street lights and traffic signals are not operating.

The city is advising residents with special needs, such as medical equipment requiring electricity, to stock fresh batteries or to make other necessary arrangements.

Questions can be directed to https://www.sce.com/outage or (888) 759-6056.