California expects water shortages heading into 2023, forcing some urban water providers to plan for further restrictions on outdoor water use, according to a new report issued by the state’s Department of Water Resources (pdf). Most water districts will be able to make up for expected shortages but three urban water suppliers—including two in Southern…
California Plans for Water Shortage in 2023, Restrictions on Outdoor Watering
December 8, 2022
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North Carolina Offers $75,000 Reward for Information Over Attacks on Electrical Substations
December 8, 2022
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced a $75,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the culprits responsible for the destruction of Moore County electrical substations. The state will provide up to $25,000, while Duke Energy and Moore County will each provide up to $25,000. “An attack on our critical infrastructure will…
Tech Hubs, Desert Metros See Rents Soften in November: Report
December 7, 2022
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U.S. apartment rents dropped for the third straight month in November, easing back from this year’s record highs as leasing demand continues to weaken, according to newly released data. While still lofty compared to previous years, effective asking rents for new leases declined 0.59 percent nationally last month, marking the largest cut since the pandemic…
FBI Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying San Diego Bank Robber
SAN DIEGO—Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspected bank robber. Just before 4:45 p.m. Dec. 1, a lone suspect approached a teller in the U.S. Bank at 3201 University Avenue and passed a note instructing the teller to put money into a bag, according to the FBI’s San Diego office. After receiving…
Local Nonprofit Raises Over $3 Million For Newport Beach Animal Shelter
December 7, 2022
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A new Newport Beach animal shelter will open next spring thanks to the fundraising efforts by the Friends of Newport Beach Animal Shelter, according to recently-elected Newport Beach City Councilor Robyn Grant. Funding for the new $3 million facility, which will be adjacent to the city’s current animal shelter on Riverside Drive, was exclusively from…
Conservative Majority Takes Over Huntington Beach City Council
December 7, 2022
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The Huntington Beach City Council flipped to a majority of conservatives Dec. 6, when four newly elected members—Casey McKeon, Gracey Van Der Mark, Pat Burns, and Tony Strickland—were sworn into office during the council’s regular meeting replacing Mayor Barbara Delgleize, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Posey, and councilors Kim Carr, and Erik Peterson. This is the…
Los Angeles Bans Gas in New Buildings
December 7, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—New buildings in Los Angeles will be required to be all-electric under a policy approved by the city council Dec. 7 as part of a movement to reduce carbon emissions in the city. The requirement applies to buildings approved after April 1, and affordable housing projects approved after June 1 of next year. Accessory…
California Bill Aims to Eradicate Los Angeles’ Redistricting Power
December 7, 2022
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In the aftermath of the leaked audio scandal that included Los Angeles city councilors in October behind closed doors discussing redistricting and making racially charged statements, a new state bill could curtail the council from making final decisions that delineate their districts. Redistricting, which takes place every decade following U.S. Census data, requires the Los…
Man Found Shot to Death in Huntington Beach
December 7, 2022
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—An investigation was continuing Dec. 6 into the fatal shooting of a man in Huntington Beach. Officers went to the 5200 block of Tasman Drive about 8 p.m. Dec. 5 on a report of possible shots fired, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. “On arrival, officers located an unresponsive adult male with…
Evelyn, LA Zoo’s Oldest Gorilla, is Euthanized at Age 46
LOS ANGELES—Evelyn, a 46-year-old western lowland gorilla and the oldest gorilla in the history of the Los Angeles Zoo, has been euthanized after “experiencing health issues leading to a decline in her quality of life over the last couple of weeks,” the zoo announced Dec. 7. “We are heartbroken to share that animal care and…
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