The plant was shut down in January after discovery of a small radiation leak that has been linked to rapid tube wear.
Tag: San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
NRC Chief Says Nuclear Safety Regulations Might Be Inadequate
The top nuclear regulator suggests that problems at the San Onofre power plant indicate the need for rule changes.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Boxer Seeks Records On Changes to San Onofre Generators
Senator formally requests documents on the approval of design changes following reports of a missing record and detailed allegations of an improper approval process.
Posted inInvestigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
NRC Releases Missing Record on San Onofre Plant Design Changes
Plant operator’s presentation to regulators didn’t include major design changes that an expert says should have been reviewed by the government.
Posted inInvestigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Regulators Say They Can’t Find Key Record on San Onofre Changes
Presentation by the plant’s operator discussed design changes to be made without the most thorough federal review.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Edison Plans to Restart San Onofre Nuclear Reactors Next Month
The proposal draws a swift rebuke from environmental advocates.
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Questions Remain Regarding Review of San Onofre Changes
Neither the government nor the nuclear plant’s operator will say whether three key changes, which a nuclear expert claims caused a small radiation leak, were reviewed by regulators.
Posted inIrvine, Water, Power & Waste
Irvine to Send ‘Strong’ Letter to Nuclear Commission
The City Council wants the planning radius for a nuclear disaster at San Onofre to be extended to 50 miles.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Small Fire Put Out at San Onofre
Southern California Edison, the plant operator, said fire never represented a threat to the public.
Posted inCountywide, Inside the Newsroom
Voice of OC on PBS SoCal
Reporter Nick Gerda will discuss recent issues at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station with SoCal Insider’s Rick Reiff.
