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Audit: Aging Infrastructure Among Issues Facing LAWPD

/in , , /by /Daily Breeze

Aging infrastructure and lack of implementation plans are among the top issues facing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, according to an audit released Wednesday, Aug. 31, by city officials.

The report, jointly issued Mayor Eric Garcetti, City Controller Ron Galperin and the city council, analyzed risks and opportunities for improvements at the LADWP.

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SoCal Needs to Keep Vital Trees Alive Despite Unprecedented Watering Restrictions

/in , , /by /Los Angeles Timesby Jaimie Ding

The lowly sidewalk tree often stands invisible. We rest in its shade, bask in the scent of springtime flowers, and we don’t notice it until it’s gone.

But the tree works hard. It captures and filters stormwater runoff and helps replenish groundwater. It cleans our air and cools our neighborhoods. It improves our mental health. It saves lives.

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