Careers in Construction
The United States Department of Labor was able to see growth in an industry that hasn’t seen such a rise in nearly 10 years: construction. In February 2017, [...]
Whittier Narrows Dam unsafe; could trigger catastrophic flooding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined that the 60-year-old Whittier Narrows Dam is structurally unsafe and poses a potentially catastrophic risk to the working-class communities along [...]
SoCal Airports Receive Millions in Infrastructure Grants
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $318.1 million in airport infrastructure grants to 78 airports in 34 states — and three Southern California airports are among the [...]
The lessons Hurricane Harvey offers Southern California
Bringing over 50 inches of rain in less than five days, Hurricane Harvey caused $100 billion in damage and dozens of deaths. The devastation wrought by the powerful [...]
Lawmakers block AB 1000, Cadiz Water Project moves forward
Following a hearing of its Appropriations subcommittee, the California State Senate set aside Assembly Bill 1000 (AB 1000), legislation introduced on July 3, 2017, through the controversial “gut [...]
What is the Cadiz Water Project?
Southern California’s recent drought has brought to light the importance of finding sustainable water in this part of the state. The Cadiz Water Project may be just the [...]