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You can bike, skate, walk over the 5 Freeway in Irvine. And it’s awesome
4+ week, 20+ hour ago (246+ words) Irvine opened a new pedestrian bridge this week that lets you pedal, scoot, or walk over the 5 Freeway. I threw my bike in the car and went to check it out. I parked at Cypress Community Park in Irvine and…...
'Lithium Valley"
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (1654+ words) Three years after Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed Imperial County's "Lithium Valley" to be a game-changer for California's economy and alternative energy transition, little has changed. The southern end of the Salton Sea contains rich sources of lithium, a mineral used…...
Plug-in solar
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1706+ words) What's next: The bill is now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk. Fiscal analysis of the bill estimates implementation will cost the state between $200,000 and $500,000 annually to fund program administrator positions. If Newsom signs, staff in bill author and state…...
Orange residents could get a $500 rebate for buying new cars, but there’s a catch
4+ week, 1+ day ago (638+ words) Drivers in the city of Orange could receive a $500 rebate for new vehicles, or $250 for used models, under a program approved by the City Council. But there’s a catch: the rebate would only go into effect if voters approve a…...
Orange rebate deal
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1681+ words) How does it work? Orange residents or businesses must purchase from the five approved dealers to qualify for the rebate. The purchase price must be more than $15,000. The program would last for 13 years, mirroring the timeline for the sales tax....
California politicians promised white gold in???Lithium Valley.??? But are those dreams fading?
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (1557+ words) Three years after Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed Imperial County's "Lithium Valley" to be a game-changer for California's economy and alternative energy transition, little has changed. The southern end of the Salton Sea contains rich sources of lithium, a mineral used…...
New EV rebates
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1714+ words) Details: First-time EV buyers can qualify for a $3,500 discount when buying or leasing a new electric vehicle, as long as the retail price is under $50,000. If you’re looking for a used electric car, there’s still a price reduction available — a…...
California lawmakers greenlight solar panels you can plug into the wall
2+ week, 2+ day ago (932+ words) In as little as a year, lowering your electricity bill could be as simple as buying a kit with a few solar panels and accessories, completing a quick online registration form, and plugging it into a standard outlet. California lawmakers…...