Victoria L Westover

The City of Los Angeles publishes potential pathways to go to 100% renewable energy by 2035

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) partnered with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the nation’s leading energy research lab, and the University of Southern California, to model an entirely renewable-based grid and plan a clean energy future for all of LA’s diverse communities.

@USC.MissedConnections: Where Trojans (almost) find love

Instagram page helps Trojans find lost love, shout out friends, and voice opinions on USC.

City plans free and discounted Uber rides for South L.A. residents to USC vaccine site

The rideshare company plans to contribute approximately $500,000 worth of free rides for South Los Angeles residents to travel to a new vaccination site at USC.

Business moguls share advice, keys to success with students

Jimmy Iovine and Rich Kleiman spoke on entrepreneurship, innovation and the pandemic at a joint USC Annenberg and Iovine and Young Academy panel on March 10.

Kedren Community Health Center steps up to help South L.A. after seeing racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccine distribution

For many South Los Angeles residents, getting their shots has proved to be challenging due to the racial disparities in vaccine distribution. At Kedren Community Health Center, health officials said they have seen the racial inequities firsthand.

Energy experts warn of power outages beyond Texas as climate change worsens

Though Texas has specific problems with its electric grid, energy infrastructure in Los Angeles and beyond is “outdated,” according to USC environmental studies professor.

Activists push for reallocation of DPS funds amid public safety debate

Local activist group USC Forward led a car caravan through the University Park neighborhood to push for the reallocation of DPS funds amid increased debate over what the future of student safety should look like.

Students continue to petition for pass/no pass extension

USC is in the final week of classes and students are waiting to see if the university will extend the pass/ no pass deadline beyond this Friday to after finals. Catherine Landaas spoke with some students about the issue.

Prop it up #2: Understanding California’s Proposition 21

As part of our ongoing election coverage, each Tuesday, we will be giving background information on the measures on the California ballot. This week, we explore Proposition 21, which centers on reining in skyrocketing rent increases.

COVID-19 has taken more than 1 million lives

As the COVID-19 death toll surpassed 1 million worldwide, health experts emphasized the need for citizens to follow public health guidelines to slow the transmission of the coronavirus. As temperatures cool down and the influenza season approaches, it is expected that the number of COVID-19 cases will rise, especially threatening the United States which has had over 200,000 COVID-19 deaths.

About Victoria Westover

Victoria is a USC undergraduate studying Comparative Politics, Environmental Studies, and Journalism from Huntington Beach, CA.

vwestove@usc.edu

USC Annenberg Media