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Cool LA Heat Relief for Seniors Brings Free Air Conditioners and Utility Bill Discounts to LADWP Customers
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Cool LA Heat Relief for Seniors Brings Free Air Conditioners and Utility Bill Discounts to LADWP Customers

Sentinel News Service  November 6, 2024

Over 430 Angelenos attended the Cool LA Heat Relief for Seniors events on Oct. 30 and 31 for a chance to receive a free portable air conditioner courtesy of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the Los Angeles Department of Aging, in partnership with the Offices of Los Angeles City Councilwoman Heather Hutt, 10th District, and Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, 8th District, respectively.

Sewer Service Charge Rates Are Going Up, What You Need to Know 
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Sewer Service Charge Rates Are Going Up, What You Need to Know 

Brian W. Carter, Contributing Writer July 31, 2024

    The rates paused in 2020 due to the pandemic but are back and increasing this coming Fall.  You probably received a notice about the Sewer Service Charge (SSC) increasing its rates this coming Fall. The increase to the SSC rate was paused in 2020 during the pandemic and is currently undergoing public input. Tonya Shelton, a public information director for the city of Los Angeles, spoke to the Sentinel about what the SSC is, why it’s important and more. “The Sewer Service Charge is a rate included on the LADWP utility bill,” said Shelton. “The funds support maintenance

Advocates Want More Black Californians Involved in State’s Transition to EVs
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Advocates Want More Black Californians Involved in State’s Transition to EVs

Maxim Elramsisy, California Black MediaDecember 28, 2023

When Los Angeles hosted its annual car show a little over a month ago at the LA Convention Center, it not only showcased the latest in automotive technology, but the event also transformed into a policy forum on clean energy, previewing what lies ahead for California’s electric vehicle (EV) future. Battery-powered cars took center stage. They accounted for the majority of the over 1000 vehicles on display, ranging from cars and trucks to motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and semi-trucks. For Black and other minority advocates in attendance, several concerns emerged. Among them were the impact of the transition to zero emissions

LADWP to Build and Operate EV Fast-Charging Stations in Underserved Communities
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LADWP to Build and Operate EV Fast-Charging Stations in Underserved Communities

Sentinel News Service  November 30, 2023

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has announced a comprehensive plan to build, operate and maintain a city-owned network of electric vehicle (EV) ‘fast-charger’ stations in the city’s underserved communities, ensuring that working-class Angelenos share in the benefits of L.A.’s transition to a clean energy future.

Empowering Black Women: Cynthia McClain-Hill
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Empowering Black Women: Cynthia McClain-Hill

Betti Halsell, Staff WriterMarch 16, 2023

Describing Black women is like describing the process of creation. They have been charged with the role to nourish other people outside of themselves, whether it be behind closed doors or through organizations of public service, Black women lend out their focus to the growth of the family and collective community; a prime example is seen within Cynthia McClain-Hill.