Landslides force power cuts in upscale LA neighbourhood

Once-slow land movement is accelerating and forcing utility cuts for residents of Ranchos Palos Verdes.

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The community of Rancho Palos Verdes - 25 miles (40km) south of downtown Los Angeles - has long grappled with unstable land, but authorities say the problem has worsened in recent months.

Now, utility companies are stepping in, fearing fires and other destruction caused by rapidly shifting land while some residents insist on staying in their multi-million dollar homes.

The decision by power utility company Southern California Edison on Sunday cut electricity to 140 homes in the neighbourhood of Portuguese Bend, with further cuts possible.

“The movement has accelerated dramatically over the last 12 months, where some areas are moving up to 10 inches (25cm) a week,” said city council member David Bradley, according to CNN.

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