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The future of Los Angeles depends on a reliable supply of safe, clean drinking water
Droughts are getting worse and more constant. Los Angeles County can’t simply conserve its way out of this problem by using and consuming less water at home. Local leaders must
California’s Deadliest Roads
The Orange County Register recently reported on California’s deadliest roads and how the state’s drivers rank nationally. California has about 396,540 miles of roads and averages about 3,600 fatal crashes
Our Conversation with Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath
“It’s not enough that we are collecting money on Measure M. If we don’t build it then it means nothing.” In this episode, host Jon Switalski speaks with West Hollywood
Taking a Closer Look at Transit Projects in LA’s Third Supervisorial District
Last week Rebuild SoCal Partnership launched a campaign aimed at raising awareness around the urgent need for infrastructure investment in LA County’s Third Supervisorial District. Los Angeles County residents are
Rebuild SoCal Partnership Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness for Infrastructure Needs in LA County’s 3rd Supervisorial District
Between natural disasters and ongoing wear and tear that cause bumps, cracks, and potholes, Los Angeles County residents are paying the price for outdated roads and underperforming transit systems. The
Checking in with The California High-Speed Rail Project
“It is a complicated, mega project.” In this episode, host Jon Switalski spoke with LaDonna DiCamillo, the Southern California Regional Director for the California High-Speed Rail Authority. We discuss what
A balanced approach to transportation investment
California must take a balanced approach to transportation planning — investing in both roadways and transit — in order to meet equity and environmental goals as well as meet current
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 to a leaking,
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 the water system
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 Schwabe, associate Dean
Talking Careers in Construction with LAUSD
“I would encourage students to understand this industry is in high demand.” In this episode, host Marci Stanage spoke with the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Coordinator (CTEIG Coordinator), Colin
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 in grants from