Sharon McNary
Infrastructure Reporter (she/her)
I cover infrastructure, which I define as all the different things we build together to make life better. So we’re talking the power grid, our systems for managing rainfall, sewage and drinking water, air quality, roads, ports and more. Part of that is reporting on how well and equitably they serve my fellow Angelenos.
I’ve worked my entire career in SoCal journalism, in TV, wire service, newspapers, radio and online, and I welcome your questions about how L.A. works.
I’m a native Angeleno, a military veteran, a former Peace Corps Volunteer and an endurance athlete. My favorite places to be are on the starting line of the L.A. Marathon and riding my bike up Glendora Mountain Road. I also swim, knit, cook, sew, and weave.
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Homeowners who qualify could receive $360 in power bill credits for letting DWP put solar panels on their roofs; renters could lock in lower power rates. -
The PUC changes rules to speed up the process of installing energy-efficient appliances in rent-subsidized apartment complexes.
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In January, Republicans had a majority of seats on the air quality board and used it to oust the agency's director. But Democrats could be in the majority soon.
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If approved, construction of the new terminal would cause few disruptions to travelers. The old one would remain in operation until the new one is finished.
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The two state agencies overseeing an outside firm's investigation of last year's Porter Ranch well blowout say talk of a delay is news to them.
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In a Democratic San Gabriel Valley district, a conservative Republican with name recognition has a good chance of helping Republicans snag a key state Senate seat.
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But three local politicians say "not so fast." Before the field reopens, they want to know why one well ruptured, causing a massive leak of natural gas.
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The two cities will contest the environmental assessments that concluded the new flight routes would not significantly increase noise over homes.
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The refinery agrees in principle to upgrade its local power supply. That could keep it online during local blackouts, avoiding the need to flare off excess toxic gas.
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The city has a longstanding policy of fixing good streets and leaving the bad, but a new material made of ground up tires could be an interim repair.
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