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Internet Access: ‘As Essential as Water and Electricity’
Essential Infrastructure for the Modern Worker There is no doubt that COVID-19 has transformed several aspects of the American workplace, and many employees have shifted to working remotely. But long
Focus on Women in Construction: Renée Gadberry
Training Future Operating Engineers As part of The Rebuild SoCal Partnership’s on-going series focusing on Women in Construction, we talked to Renée Gadberry, Curriculum Inspector Instructor and Female Outreach for
Inflation, Supply Chain and the Economic Future with Dr. Chris Thornberg
New Podcast Episode Explores ‘Time of Phenomenal Uncertainty’ In this new episode of The Rebuild SoCal Zone, Dr. Chris Thornberg, founder of Beacon Economics, returns to the podcast this year
What is Broadband and Why is it Important?
Getting and Keeping California Connected Most people hear the word “broadband” and know it has something to do with the internet, but that’s where their knowledge ends. Technically speaking, the
Getting Around: Using L.A. Metro
Guide to Los Angeles Public Transportation The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (L.A. Metro) is one of the largest public transit systems in the country, with a 1,433 square
California Infrastructure Investment: How it Creates Jobs
Employment, Economic Opportunities California currently has the second-worst unemployment rate in the nation, tied with New Mexico and New York at 7.6%. Federal infrastructure investment can help accelerate employment, boost
Talking SoCal Infrastructure, Innovation, Education and Housing with former OCBC President Lucy Dunn
New Podcast Episode Explores Dunn’s Accomplishments, Career and What’s Next In this new episode of The Rebuild SoCal Zone podcast, Rebuild SoCal Partnership’s Carol Church sits down with Lucy Dunn,
Why the Internet is Important for Students
Lessons Learned from the Pandemic Access to the internet is essential for the modern student. Long before the pandemic, having internet access was important to learning, but online access became
Understanding Solar Pumping
Cleaner Way to Access Water Southern California’s homes, businesses, and farms get water from several sources, including the Colorado River, recycling, desalination plants, and groundwater. Water that comes from ground
Letters to the Editor: More than 1 million Californians need better access to clean water. Cadiz can help
To the editor: I write with great concern in response to the Dec. 6 column authored by Michael Hiltzik. Hiltzik argues that drought-stricken Californians should oppose a common-sense plan to convey water
Move LA’s Advocacy for All Things Infrastructure
New Podcast Episode: Talking Transit, Affordable Housing, Olympics 2028 In this new episode of The Rebuild SoCal Zone podcast, Rebuild SoCal Partnership’s Jon Switalski talks to Executive Director Denny Zane
Thirsty California Needs Cadiz Water
Commentary This is a thirsty state. Having recently survived the severe 2011-17 drought, California now is in the second year of a new drought that began in 2020. We need every drop