IN BRIEF

Representatives of Costa Mesa and Santa Ana businesses will meet for

lunch Wednesday to discuss electricity conservation and the possibility

of power outages.

The South Coast Metro Alliance will present a meeting titled, “If the

Power Goes Out: A Hot Topic as Temperatures Increase,” from 11:45 a.m. to

1:15 p.m. at the Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Guest speakers expected to attend include Kim Scherer, regional

manager of Southern California Edison Co., and Terry Cable, director of

administrative services for Santa Ana.

Presentations will include information about the availability of

electricity, rolling power outages, the impact of the electricity

situation on businesses, deregulation legislation and conservation

efforts.

Information: (714) 435-2109.