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LA County Board of Supervisors Votes to Extend Eviction Moratorium
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to extend the eviction moratorium until January 31st.
The tenant protections were set to expire at the end of the year.
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Declares Regional Emergency over Drought
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has declared a regional emergency due to continued drought conditions.
Read MoreMayor Bass Declares a State of Emergency on Homelessness
On her first day in office, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass officially called a state of emergency on homelessness.
During her inauguration, she announced that will begin her term at the city’s Emergency Operations Center to declare a state of emergency.
Read MoreKaren Bass and Other Newly Elected Officials Sworn into Office
It is a new day in Los Angeles as the newly elected officials were sworn into office this past Sunday.
They will face an array of challenges currently affecting the city including a homelessness crisis and a high crime rate.
Read MoreCalifornia to Receive only 5% of Requested Water Supplies for 2023
The California Department of Water Resources announced an allocation of 5% of the State Water Project’s requested supplies.
Read MoreCalifornia to Invest $1 Billion for Electric Vehicle Chargers
The California Public Utilities Commission approved $1 billion for the building of electric vehicle chargers.
With the news of California banning the sale of gas-powered vehicles within the next few decades, the state investing in chargers is a great sign.
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Announces Plan to Cap Oil Refinery Profits
On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his plan to combat high fuel prices, after months of record-breaking gas costs.
Read MoreA Look at the California State Legislature After the 2022 Election
The California State Assembly and Senate have seen significant changes following the 2022 November Election.
Due to retirements, resigning, and lawmakers running for other offices, both houses had major turnover.
Read MoreLA City Council Recommends Motion to Address RV Encampments
The Los Angeles City Council has recommended a motion that will look to rehouse people experiencing recreational vehicle (RV) homelessness.
Although this year’s homeless count suggested that homelessness has slowed down, RVs used as encampments have rapidly been increasing.
Read MoreCalifornia Releases Plan to Phase out Diesel Trucks by 2040
In a new proposal from the California Air Resources Board, the sale of diesel trucks would be banned in 2040.
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