About Town Redondo: AES safing, youth wellness summit, ocean warning
AES plant “safing” process continues Redondo Beach Mayor Jim Light reported in his May 9 State of the City address that the decommissioned AES plant is undergoing a “safing” (safe mode) process. It has been disconnected from its 220 kilovolt (high tower) power lines, its natural gas lines capped, and hazardous liquids removed. One of the liquids was tanks of ammonia, used to cleanse emissions. The work is part of a six-month process by AES to seal the plant. “Then everything’s up to Leo,” Light told Easy Reader, referring to site co-owner Leo Pustilnikov, whose bankruptcy filing may affect future ownership of the plant. First South Bay Leadership & Wellness Conference Saturday at allcove Beach Cities Health District will host the inaugural South Bay Leadership & Wellness Conference May 18 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event, held in partnership with allcove Beach Cities and Indivisible Arts, is for young people ages 12 to 25. It is expected to draw young leaders from more than 30 organizations across the South Bay, to discuss mental health, wellness and advocacy. Elected officials will meet in small groups with the youth representatives. Elected officials expected to take part include…
Read this story on easyreadernews.com