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The DWP is Thinking About Summer
Mayor Villaraigosa’s Department of Water and Power wants to divide LA into two climate zones. Is that really fair to the rest of the city? Also tonight, more Santa Ana winds are expected as soon as this Friday. On Reporter’s Notebook, a Youth Radio Commentary on the LAPD and May Day in MacArthur Park.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenMayor Villaraigosa’s Department of Water and Power wants to divide LA into two climate zones. Is that really fair to the rest of the city? Also tonight, more Santa Ana winds are expected as soon as this Friday. On Reporter’s Notebook, a Youth Radio Commentary on the LAPD and May Day in MacArthur Park.
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2 storiesMore Santa Anas Forecast For This Weekend
The mop up is still going on after last week’s devastating firestorms , one of which was started by a boy playing with matches. Officials have not identified him, reported his age or said if they’ll press charges. Now it’s predicted that the Santa Ana winds will be back again —this coming Friday.
Read the story6 minDWP Proposes Giving Valley Residents A Summer Break On Electricity Rates
Mulholland Drive would be the boundary line for two climate zones that LA’s Department of Water and Power wants to establish for setting electricity rates. During the summer, the San Fernando Valley is hotter than the rest of the city, so the DWP wants to charge less north of Mulholland.
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