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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2004
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CALIFORNIA 001-2313 95-1240335
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2244 Walnut Grove Avenue
(P.O. Box 800)
Rosemead, California 91770
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
626-302-1212
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On May 20, 2004, the Board of Directors of Southern California Edison Company amended provisions of
Southern California Edison Company's Bylaws to allow Southern California Edison Company to issue uncertificated
shares and to delete certain outdated references. A complete copy of the amended Bylaws is attached as Exhibit 3.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
3. Bylaws of Southern California Edison Company as Amended to and Including May 20, 2004.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
(Registrant)
/S/ KENNETH S. STEWART
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KENNETH S. STEWART
Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary
May 21, 2004
