# Closing the Access Gap in Rural Communities | Los Angeles News

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-07-12T22:04:31+00:00
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## Resource

Rural communities are still grappling with critical shortages of clean water and reliable electricity, disproportionately impacting low-income and marginalized families—forcing them into daily struggles that harm health, education, and economic growth. But a new coalition of nonprofits is launching a bold, community-driven initiative to build local infrastructure and empower residents to manage their own solutions, offering hope for lasting change—if sustained support and involvement follow. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/99c9161556d1b42d

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