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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Declares Regional Emergency over Drought

December 20, 2022
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The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has declared a regional emergency due to continued drought conditions.

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Mayor Bass Declares a State of Emergency on Homelessness

December 16, 2022
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On her first day in office, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass officially called a state of emergency on homelessness.

During her inauguration, she announced that will begin her term at the city’s Emergency Operations Center to declare a state of emergency.

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Karen Bass and Other Newly Elected Officials Sworn into Office

December 13, 2022
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It is a new day in Los Angeles as the newly elected officials were sworn into office this past Sunday.

They will face an array of challenges currently affecting the city including a homelessness crisis and a high crime rate.

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California to Receive only 5% of Requested Water Supplies for 2023

December 12, 2022
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The California Department of Water Resources announced an allocation of 5% of the State Water Project’s requested supplies.

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California to Invest $1 Billion for Electric Vehicle Chargers

December 9, 2022
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The California Public Utilities Commission approved $1 billion for the building of electric vehicle chargers.

With the news of California banning the sale of gas-powered vehicles within the next few decades, the state investing in chargers is a great sign.

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Governor Newsom Announces Plan to Cap Oil Refinery Profits

December 6, 2022
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On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his plan to combat high fuel prices, after months of record-breaking gas costs.

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A Look at the California State Legislature After the 2022 Election

December 5, 2022
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The California State Assembly and Senate have seen significant changes following the 2022 November Election.

Due to retirements, resigning, and lawmakers running for other offices, both houses had major turnover.

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LA City Council Recommends Motion to Address RV Encampments

December 2, 2022
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The Los Angeles City Council has recommended a motion that will look to rehouse people experiencing recreational vehicle (RV) homelessness.

Although this year’s homeless count suggested that homelessness has slowed down, RVs used as encampments have rapidly been increasing.

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California Releases Plan to Phase out Diesel Trucks by 2040

November 29, 2022
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In a new proposal from the California Air Resources Board, the sale of diesel trucks would be banned in 2040.

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Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Passes Motion to Study Legionnaires Disease in Buildings

November 29, 2022
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently unveiled a motion they claim will help fight Legionnaires Disease.

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