BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

A power outage swept the areas of Triangle Square up to Wilson Street

and Harbor Boulevard Friday night in Costa Mesa. The cause has not been

given.

The blackout occurred from about 10 to 11:30 p.m. and lasted 90

minutes. No accidents took place despite the fact that traffic signals

went out, Costa Mesa Police Sgt. Mike Ginther said.

“It was just a pain for the officers who had to go out and direct

traffic,” Ginther said. “But at that time, the traffic flow wasn’t real

heavy.”

By 4 p.m. Saturday, the traffic lights signals at the Bay Street and

Newport Boulevard were still out and stop signs were posted. Sgt. Frank

Rudisill said he was unsure of when the lights would go back on.