LADWP urges residents to conserve energy amid triple-digit heat
LADWP urged its customers, especially in West LA, to conserve electricity as extreme heat hits Southern California.
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LADWP urged its customers, especially in West LA, to conserve electricity as extreme heat hits Southern California.
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