CA blocked LADWP fire-hardening project to protect now-burned plant: Congressman
Congressman Kevin Kiley has introduced a bill to Congress that would strip the California Coastal Commission of much of its ...
Los Angeles water chief Janisse Quinones given police security detail amid ‘threats’ against her, employees
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s CEO Janisse Quinones now has a 24/7 LAPD detail in response to the threats, the ...
Los Angeles wildfires spur initial round of lawsuits against utilities
As deadly wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, allegations of blame are being made on behalf of victims.
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Fitch places Los Angeles and its city utility on rating watch negative
Fitch Ratings placed four credits — led by the city of Los Angeles the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power — on rating watch negative, citing the region's wildfires.
Victims sue Los Angeles Department of Water and Power over Palisades Fire
Victims of the Palisades Fire accused the Los Angeles utility that oversees water delivery of being woefully unprepared to ...
Los Angeles utility sued for Palisades Fire water shortage, court filing shows
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power was sued on Monday on claims that it failed to properly manage water supplies ...
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DWP says workers have been threatened with bodily harm and, possibly, a rifle
In the wake of the Palisades fire, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power ... Drive in Beverly Crest after a person threatened a DWP employee who was working on a downed electrical pole ...
Los Angeles fires highlight need for effective DWP oversight from the Office of Public Accountability
The creation of the OPA was approved with a resounding 78% of voter support in 2011. According to the official ballot ...
No, Los Angeles didn’t refuse to fill water reservoirs prior to fires
Firefighters were experiencing water shortages from hydrants because L.A.'s tanks couldn't be refilled as fast as water was ...
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Man with rifle shows up at LADWP building, LA police say
The LAPD investigated a report of a man with a rifle at the Los Angeles DWP building. The alleged gunman, carrying a white bag, was contacted by supervisors and taken into custody by the LAPD.
Los Angeles wildfires: 'Life-threatening,' powerful winds bring elevated fire risk
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said Tuesday that “life-threatening and destructive and widespread winds” ...