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Sharon McNary
Infrastructure Correspondent
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Infrastructure is what we build together to make life better (and the things that break). My role is to reveal the often-surprising and important systems that make life possible in and around L.A.
Stories by Sharon McNary
Air regulators propose stricter controls but not ban on toxic refinery chemical
Over the past year, the South Coast Air Quality Management District has examined ways to make two refineries that use hydrofluoric acid safer.
California needs to store natural gas underground, report says
A state study has found that other alternatives are too costly to meet California's energy needs. It noted the potential risks from earthquakes and other leaks.
Air quality regulators considering proposal to ban or reduce risk of toxic chemical at Torrance, Wilmington oil refineries
The South Coast Air Quality Management District is expected to meet with representatives from the Torrance and Wilmington petroleum refineries on Saturday to discuss a proposal that could ban or change their use of modified hydrofluoric acid (MHF) — a potentially lethal chemical if leaked.
National Guard soldier ferried Montecito mud survivors to safety
Some trucks and drivers were positioned in advance of the storm and were reaching victims within an hour of the mudslide.
17 killed in Montecito mudslides identified; 43 missing
Santa Barbara County released a list with the names of the dead, who ranged from ages 3 to 89.
Victim search expands as mudslides kill 17
There were also at least 25 injured, with thousands still under evacuation orders. At least 50 had to be rescued by helicopters.
SoCal storm triggers mudslides, killing at least 15 and destroying homes
There were also at least 25 injured, with thousands still under evacuation orders. In Burbank, the storm overflowed a storm basin Tuesday afternoon, sending mud flowing through.
Rain prompts evacuations for Southern California burn areas
With the first major storm of the season heading for Southern California, residents in the burn areas for recent major fires are preparing for potential mudslides.
Thomas Fire: Insurers sent private fire crews to threatened homes
Private fire crews, a service once reserved for high-end insurance clients, are increasingly being sent to less costly homes during wildfires
How Thomas Fire victims can avoid scam artists
A flurry of fraud cases following this fall's wine country fires prompted the FBI to create a special task force. Officials in SoCal are bracing for the same.
129th Rose Parade rolls in Pasadena; see the list of float winners
Hundreds of thousands of people lined the street to watch 39 floats decked out with countless flowers, along with show horses, marching bands and celebrities. Millions more watched on TV.
Rose Parade route will be car-free this New Year's Eve
Colorado Blvd. will close to vehicles at 10 p.m. on Dec. 31 for added security. In past years, the parade route was open until just before dawn.
How this 2018 Rose Parade band is making a difference
Santiago Sharks band members surprised the foster kids at Five Acres by performing for them then showering them with presents.
December fires amp up mudslide danger
A geologist warns some Ventura County residents to not sleep in their homes overnight during winter rainstorms because of the landslide risk.
Augmented reality comes to the Rose Parade
You can use a smartphone app to watch as a gigantic fish leaps into the air then before transforming into a dragon.
