SDG&E is replacing wood poles with steel for a higher level of safety during time of fire. I talked to a gal a couple days ago doing site studies to mark pole locations on the roads. A helicopter was scouting the mountain mid-day a couple days ago. Another worker yesterday said quite a few different contractors are involved, including helicopters to ferry in some poles in challenging locations. Apparently a pole above our place will be set with a helicopter and guessing the local younger set would really enjoy watching.
When you hear those big birds in the air, you might take a look outside.
(Ok, I have to say it… wouldn’t this be a nice time to put a lot of this underground? If only…)
Bonnie Phelps – who often dreams of photo-shopping those power lines in our view…
Palomar Mountain News 
Power lines underground. If only….. Unfortunately the cost is immense.
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By: Robert Gonsett on June 23, 2018
at 7:03 pm
Hi Bonnie,
Yes I agree, underground is the safest of all. Surely it wont cost much more.
Derrick
By: Derrick Willmott on June 23, 2018
at 2:31 pm
Henkels & McCoy is a subcontractor to SDG&E, therefore performing the work for SDG&E. Always exciting when you see a helicopter being used!
By: Cecilia Ostlund on June 23, 2018
at 5:24 am
Awe, the things that entertain us folks on the mountain! 🙂
By: Bonnie Phelps on June 24, 2018
at 4:08 am