A USC alumnae-founded nonprofit is delivering more than 2,000 gallons of water a week to unhoused residents on Skid Row, amid a searing Southern California heat wave. The group, Water Drop LA — which has delivered water to Skid Row every Sunday since July 2020 — relies largely on small-dollar donations to fund its work. (Tomoki Chien / Daily Trojan)
The Trojans smeared Rice on Saturday, in a 66-14 win for the 14th-ranked football team. Three pick 6’s tied the Pac-12 record for interceptions returned for touchdowns in a game — the defense scored more points than it allowed. (Matthew Andrade / Annenberg Media)
Hundreds of runners and walkers braved the scorching heat Monday to take on the 13th annual “Conquer the Bridge” race in San Pedro. The 5.3 mile trek, a popular tradition in the city, took participants over the iconic Vincent Thomas Bridge. (Staff report / Daily Breeze)
🌎 State & beyond
California officials warned Monday that the Independent System Operator could initiate rolling blackoutsif Californians don’t reduce their energy usage. Officials recommended cranking the air conditioning in the morning, then raising the thermostat in the late afternoon during peak hours. (Harriet Ryan and Jaimie Ding / Los Angeles Times)
Gov. Gavin Newsom greenlit a bill that will create a council to regulate wages and working conditions in fast food restaurants statewide. Labor advocates say the bill could give fast food workers a bargaining foothold in pushing anything from increased wages to regulating the temperature of restaurant kitchens. (Jeanne Kuang / CalMatters)
