NOVEMBER 2024

Register to Attend a Rain Barrel Event

West Basin Municipal Water District is hosting six drive-through rain barrel pick-up events on various Saturdays between November 16 – January 25 at locations throughout their service area.

West Basin will give away 1,500 barrels this fall to help residents save water and money. Potential program participants must live in the West Basin service area and register to receive up to two free 50-gallon rain barrels valued at approximately $80 each. See eligibility information below. Register HERE to pick up your rain barrels this season.

U.S. Department of Energy Awards L.A.

$8 Million to Help Strengthen Grid Infrastructure

Grant Will Help to Strengthen Clean Energy in Los Angeles

City of Los Angeles Mayor Bass has announced that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the nation’s largest municipal water and electric utility, received $8 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office (GDO) to help strengthen the grid's infrastructure.

The funding will help strengthen grid infrastructure as a part of the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentive program. This will include $3 million for the Power Plant 2 (PP2) Tailings Stability and Slope Restoration project and $5 million for the Elderberry Dam Tailrace Sediment Removal project at the Castaic Power Plant (CPP).

The grant is made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It will strengthen LADWP’s hydroelectric infrastructure, improve grid resilience and promote equitable access to clean energy for all Angelenos. Read more

No Drugs Down the Drain Program

Safely Dispose Unused Medications

Flushing unused medications down the toilet or sink was once common practice encouraged by doctors and pharmacists. It's now known that it is better for the environment to keep these substances out of the drain and out of the trash.

To find convenient locations with secure disposal drop-off locations or where you can obtain mail-back supplies. Call 844-482-5322 for more information or search for a location near you here.

Enroll Today in SoCalREN Kits for Kids Program

Fall enrollment is open for schools to reserve their spot in SoCalREN’s Kits for Kids Program. If you haven't heard, Kits for Kids introduces third and fourth-grade students from participating schools to energy efficiency and how it can help their families save money and improve their comfort and safety at home. Learn more here.

SoCalGas Assistance Programs Helps Community Members

Learn about payment options and understand and manage your monthly bills. For more detailed information, learn more here.

Water Replenishment District Offer

Free Garden Design Class

WRD Teams Up with West Basin to Deliver Design Class to Community Members

Come IN PERSON on Wednesday, November 20 for a free Garden Design Class sponsored by The Metropolitan Water District in Inglewood at Darby Park.

In this class, you will learn how to identify critical steps for successfully designing a watershed-wise landscape. Topics include:

Sizing and siting the rainwater capture area
Developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants
Applying key design principles
Laying out a successful planting plan

The class is free, but advance registration is required as there is limited seating. Register here TODAY!

Changes to Metro’s C and K Lines Went into Effect Nov. 3

When building the K Line, Metro connected the new tracks to the existing C Line giving them the opportunity to reconfigure the routes of the C Line and K Line that will better serve more riders going forward.

What this means for riders:

C Line trains will run between the new Aviation/Century Station and Norwalk.
K Line trains will—until the LAX/Metro Transit Center opens—run between Redondo Beach and Aviation/Century and separately between Westchester/Veterans and Expo/Crenshaw.

Metro will have plenty of staff at C and K Line stations to help riders navigate their transit trips as the changes are implemented.

Metro will be monitoring ridership and service — and will make any necessary adjustments to help everyone get where they’re going as quickly as possible.

For more information, please visit Metro’s C and K line page.

November 2024 Events and Workshops

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Upcoming SBCCOG Outreach Events

SBCCOG/West Basin Rain Barrel Program

City of Inglewood Morningside High School

Saturday, November 16, from 8 - 11 a.m.

10500 Yukon Ave, Inglewood, CA 90303

Eco Gardener Workshop Garden Design

Wednesday, November 20, from 9 - 10:30 a.m.

3400 W Arbor Vitae Street, Inglewood CA 90305

SBCCOG/West Basin Rain Barrel Program

City of El Segundo ECLWRF

Saturday, November 23, from 8 - 11 a.m.

1935 S Hughes Way, El Segundo, CA 90245

SBCCOG/West Basin Rain Barrel Program

City of Gardena Junipero Serra High School

Saturday, December 7, from 8 - 11 a.m.

14830 S Van Ness Ave, Gardena CA 90249

SBCCOG/West Basin Rain Barrel Program

City of Lomita, Lomita City Hall

Saturday, December 14, from 8 - 11 a.m.

24300 Narbonne Ave, Lomita CA 90717

SBCCOG's Rebate Center

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SoCal Water $mart Rebates

Job Opportunities

Los Angeles Sanitation Districts (LACSD) is offering work opportunities that keep people safe, protect the environment and provide opportunities for professional growth.

For a full lists of LACSD job openings visit their career page here.