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    George Skelton: PG&E, Newsom and lawmakers had months to plan for a power outage. They didn't plan enough

    by George Skelton, Los Angeles Times Oct 17, 2019 3 minutes

    SACRAMENTO - The outrage expressed by many mucky-mucks over power blackout hardships reminds me of that classic line from police Capt. Louis Renault in the movie "Casablanca."

    "I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here," the Claude Rains character exclaims just before the croupier hands him his winnings.

    Several utility executives and political leaders seemed shocked, shocked to find that when electricity is shut off, traffic lights go dark and drivers smash their cars. Garage doors won't open. Food rots in refrigerators. Phones die. Air conditioners

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