THE ANKLE BITER

LA LIFTS PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

Mayor Eric Garcetti will soon sign a measure that will stop the city from requiring citizens to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to enter private businesses.

The measure .. passed by the City Neighborhood Council on Wednesday, March 30 will also bring having to show proof of vaccination or recent negative test results to enter outdoor megaevents to a halt. City officials have used data showing declining case numbers leading to City Council President Nury Martinez to introduced the non proof of vaccination motion while Council Member Mike Bonin held strong to worry.

For those businesses keeping a cautious eye out for the newest Covid case count, the motion comes with an individual business clause. If a local business sides with Bonin they will still have the option of asking patrons for their vaccine cards. Those businesses siding with Martinez will go back to only having to see ID.

SoCalGas Shocking Electric Plans to Help Save the Environment

SoCalGas took another major step toward its ASPIRE 2045 sustainability goals March 30th, announcing plans to install more than 240 electric vehicle (EV) chargers this year at nine company locations.

SoCalGas also pledged to install EV chargers at 67 company facilities by the end of 2024, for a total of 1,500 new chargers over the next three years.

Currently, a third of SoCalGas’ fleet already operates on clean fuels and the company is on track with replacing 50% of its over-the-road fleet with alternative fuels by 2025 and operating a 100% zero- emissions fleet by 2035.

“Today’s announcement is the latest example of SoCalGas making critical investments in the infrastructure that California will need to reach net-zero emissions by midcentury,” said Sandra Hrna, vice president of supply chain and operations support at SoCalGas. “Whether they’re powered by cutting edge batteries or hydrogen fuel cells, electric vehicles will be a big part of helping SoCalGas and California reach our shared climate and air quality goals. And thanks to our use of renewable electricity, the vehicles charged at most of these locations will be powered almost exclusively by solar and wind energy.”

“It’s no secret the transportation sector is the largest contributor of greenhouse gases in California,” said Assemblymember Miguel Santiago. “Electric vehicles will help reduce our state’s carbon footprint, and SoCalGas’ installation of EV chargers is one of many steps the utility is taking to help California decarbonize faster.” “All of our customers will benefit from lower greenhouse gas emissions and cleaner air.” SoCalGas is applying for SCE’s Charge Ready program, which provides assistance with installing electrical infrastructure for EV charging stations, said Lisa Cagnolatti, SCE senior vice president of customer service.

To help reach its goal of replacing 50% of the company’s over-the-road fleet with clean fuel vehicles by 2025, SoCalGas recently purchased 50 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCEV), making SoCalGas among the first utilities in the nation to start transitioning to hydrogen-powered vehicles. And last year, SoCalGas converted 200 new Ford F-250 service pickup trucks to run on renewable natural gas.

The company plans to purchase Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks to be serviced by the new chargers. A full charge on one of the trucks provides a driving range of up to 300 miles. Since fleet charging typically occurs overnight, employees can charge their personal vehicles during the day to support a clean commute. @SoCalGas

WWW.NATUREWELLJUICE.COM