MWD Makes Critical Upgrades to LA County’s Water Infrastructure
On Tuesday, a 15-day watering ban took effect for 4 million Los Angeles County residents as the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) made emergency repairs [...]
Limited water supplies and the threat of natural disasters make infrastructure repairs critical
Faced with drought, global warming, and chronic overuse, the Colorado River— responsible for providing water for millions of Southern Californians — has hit dangerous new lows. As [...]
New “megastorm” predictions highlight the need for infrastructure investment in California
According to recently published research from UCLA, California faces dramatic increases in “megastorm” risk due to global warming. In an interview with the UC Riverside News, Kurt [...]
California receives more than $119 million in transportation grants
Last week, Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) announced that eight local governments, transit agencies, and tribes in California will receive more than $119 million [...]
LAX Automated People Mover is One Step Closer to the Finish Line
The first three electric rail cars for Los Angeles International Airport’s Automated People Mover (APM) were delivered last week, marking a significant milestone for the $2-billion project [...]
Drought: How one Orange County water district drilled down to become self-sustaining
As climate change, drought, and growing demand dramatically reduce water supplies, municipalities are looking to various local alternatives to meet future water demands while reducing dependence on [...]
$300 million secured for a plan to move train tracks off crumbling Del Mar bluffs
The Los Angeles-San Diego (LOSSAN) rail corridor is the second-busiest intercity rail corridor in the United States, serving 7.6 million passengers and moving $1 billion in goods [...]
California is missing an entire year of rainfall since mid-2019
California is facing its third year of drought, mainly driven by a shortage of rainfall. “In most places, we are missing an entire year of rain over [...]
Rebuild SoCal Partnership congratulates the City of Los Angeles on the opening of the Sixth Street Viaduct
As Los Angeles celebrates the opening of the new Sixth Street Viaduct, Rebuild SoCal Partnership congratulates the city leadership, construction firms, and thousands of union workers who [...]
California Invests $2.3 Billion into its Ports
On June 30 California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the state’s upcoming fiscal year budget, which includes an unprecedented $2.3 billion for port infrastructure improvements and upgrades. The [...]