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LADWP Board Orders Shutoff Pause Through Year's End Amid High-Bill Backlash

LOS ANGELES - Residential LADWP customers struggling with high bills would gain protection from losing water and electricity service through the end of 2026 under a resolution commissioners approved Tuesday, Oct. 27. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners directed staff to take immediate steps to suspend residential disconnections for nonpayment through the remainder of the year. Disconnections required for safety or similar reasons would remain possible.The protection comes after prolonged summer heat across Southern California and demands for relief over unexpectedly high utility bills. Commissioners also directed staff to review the city's electricity rate ordinance and recommend updates.Commissioners said any recommended changes should address limitations imposed by Proposition 26 or other applicable state laws. The recommendations should include proposed City Charter amendments to overcome legal obstacles.The board's action directs a review and recommendations. It does not establish new electricity rates.Mayor Karen Bass called Monday for an independent audit of LADWP rates . She also sought a 25% increase in the utility's energy efficiency rebate program.Bass urged commissioners "to deliver immediate and comprehensive relief on energy bills for ratepayers facing sharply higher charges.""Angelenos are opening bills they did not expect and cannot afford, and they need

Los Angeles, CA · 9d

The Sacramento Bee

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High Speed Rail Authority chief resigns after watchdog probe into consultant expenses

The chief executive of the embattled California High Speed Rail Authority resigned suddenly following a watchdog report that found the authority had improperly subsidized luxury travel upgrade and rideshares for consultants. Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw will serve as interim CEO, starting on Tuesday. Chief of Staff Mark Tollefson will be “active” until then, according to comments made at the HSRA Board of Directors meeting Thursday. Ian Choudri announced his resignation Wednesday night in an internal email, which was first reported by CalMatters . On Thursday, rail authority board Chair Steve Kawa publicly announced Choudri’s departure, which was effective immediately, at a meeting in Los Angeles. “We thank Mr. Choudri for his service and his contributions to the High Speed Rail program, and we wish him and his family well. The governor appointed new members of the board this year to bring stronger accountability, oversight and transparency to the project,” Kawa said. “Today’s news reflects the board’s commitment to accountability and transparency, consistent with the governor’s mandate under new board leadership at the authority. Californians deserve a project they can trust, and the governor will continue to insist on that from everybody working on it.” Choudri cited “personal and

California · 8d

KESQ News Channel 3

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Election 2026: Mailing your ballot? What voters need to know as Election Day approaches

Riverside County, CA · 9d

riversiderecord.org

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Riverside Says Evidence Shows Commitment To Affordable Housing In Response To State Inquiry

The city of Riverside earlier this month sent a letter to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) defending its efforts to fulfill several housing goals it pledged to complete years ago. “The city takes its commitments to ending cycles of homelessness, providing supportive services to those who...

Riverside, CA · 11d
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New Pool, Parks and Community Center Proposed in State Grant Push

Riverside residents could get a new public pool, a neighborhood park and expanded recreation facilities as the city pursues state grants for four park projects — an opportunity that has also prompted debate about how the city would pay to keep the new facilities running. The proposals would bring...

Riverside, CA · 11d

Voice of OC

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Santana: OC State Legislator’s Golf Fundraiser Triggers Questions About Utility Influence Peddling

This is a community opinion piece. The views are the author’s, not Voice of OC’s. We’re interested in hearing different perspectives and voices. Want to weigh in on this or another issue? Email opinions@voiceofoc.org. The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of...

Orange County, CA · 10d

mynewsla.com

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OC Supervisors, Teamsters Continue Negotiations

Negotiations were expected to continue Wednesday between Orange County and the union representing county waste and public works employees, even after the union voted to reject the county’s latest contract offer and resume its strike. Teamsters Joint Council 42 rejected the offer Monday night. Union spokesman Christian Castro said...

Orange County, CA · 9d

KTLA

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"We need to teach reading, writing, and math": One-on-one w/ Superintendent Candidate Sonja Shaw

California · 7d

precinctreporter.com

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I.E. Black Candidates Lay Out Priorities

Anyone who has opened a laptop or turned on a TV lately has already seen the endless ads and knows that Election Day is around the corner. Voters should keep their supersized ballot guide handy for a deep dive into the races, not forgetting or ignoring the many polling place signs along the way.

California · 8d

Recycling Today

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Teamsters Local 396 wins new contract for California WM workers

A group of 700 WM workers in California’s Los Angeles and Orange counties, represented by Teamsters Local 396, have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. Teamsters, which is based in Covina, California, says this comes after 1,900 Republic Services Teamsters from Local 396 ratified their own contract. “Congratulations to...

Los Angeles County, CA · 10d

ABC30 Central Valley

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California couple pleads guilty to trafficking wildlife

According to court documents, the Anaheim couple processed more than $50,000 in payments to help someone in Vietnam illegally move wildlife items to and from Oregon.

California · 10d

foxla.com

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Newport Beach braces for more flooding as unusually high tides continue

Unusually high tides approaching 7.7 feet are threatening significant coastal flooding across low-lying sections of Orange and San Diego counties Thursday. Floodwaters have already submerged streets in Newport Beach and shut down local businesses, prompting emergency alerts through Friday afternoon. Officials have not yet determined the long-term water levels or...

Newport Beach, CA · 8d

newsantaana.com

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Santa Ana joins OC-wide crackdown on reckless e-bikes and illegal e-motos

The Santa Ana City Council has unanimously approved a new e-bike safety ordinance, making the city the latest in Orange County to tighten regulations in response to a surge in crashes, injuries, fatalities, and criminal investigations involving electric bicycles and high-powered electric motorcycles. The ordinance prohibits riding e-bikes in playgrounds,...

Santa Ana, CA · 10d

Los Angeles Times

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El Niño's record-hot ocean waters driving coastal flooding in Southern California

Unprecedented flooding is quickly becoming a fact of life in some Southern California coastal communities.

Newport Beach, CA · 10d

KTLA

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Halloween forecast includes chance of rain across Southern California

Parents may want to add umbrellas to their little ones’ Halloween costumes as forecasters call for a chance of rain this weekend. First, an offshore flow will keep skies warm and sunny through Tuesday before clouds and cooler temperatures move in Wednesday and Thursday. “By the end of the week we will get some rain […]

Southern California, CA · 11d

citynewsgroup.com

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Colton's Publicly Owned Electric Utility Keeps Local Control at the Center of Power Reliability

Behind that dependable flow of power is an extensive system of equipment, maintenance and employees responsible for keeping electricity available. In Colton, that responsibility belongs to a publicly owned electric utility, a distinction that gives the community a different relationship with its electricity provider than residents served by investor-owned companies.

Colton, CA · 10d

citynewsgroup.com

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Moreno Valley's Award-Winning Veterans Initiative Opens Doors to Jobs, Resources and Recognition

Moreno Valley has developed a coordinated approach to those challenges through its Veterans Initiative, a city program that recently received statewide recognition for its efforts to connect veterans with employment and community resources. On September 24, the city announced that the initiative had earned a Helen Putnam Award for Excellence...

Moreno Valley, CA · 10d

hoodline.com

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California Parents Swipe Credit Cards for Other Expenses as Child Care Tops Their Rent

For a growing number of Southern California parents, the monthly child care bill has become the biggest line in the household budget, and some are using credit cards for other household expenses. One Irvine family pays $2,020 a month for full-time Montessori care, which is more than their rent. Others in Glendale and Whittier describe drained savings and five-figure card balances.

California · 8d

USA TODAY

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High tides cause coastal flooding across Southern California

Southern California, CA · 10d

CBS News

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High tides break records in California

Southern California, CA · 9d