Los Angeles Utilities’ Decisions to Keep Power On Are Scrutinized
Energy experts said the decision by utility companies serving the area not to turn off many power lines during high winds had ...
Former LA water commissioner says mismanagement led to low hydrant levels
More than 30,000 Californians have evacuated and more than 28,000 are without power as multiple wildfires spread across ...
As L.A. Burns in Firestorm, Gov. Newsom Orders Investigation of Hydrant Water Pressure Issues and Reservoir Closure
California governor Gavin Newsom is calling for an investigation amid reports that loss of water pressure and lack of water ...
In Los Angeles, water runs short as wildfires burn out of control
Crews battling multiple wildfires that raged across Los Angeles on Wednesday were up against a near-perfect storm: intense ...
LA water and power officials are highest-paid city employees
Eight of the top 10 highest-paid city employees work for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, a report found, as ...
LA fire chief lashes out at City Hall over fire preparedness; Newsom demands probe of water issues
Business manager at DWP union said ‘It’s unacceptable that the reservoir was empty for almost a year for a minor repair.” ...
Biden claim about empty hydrants undermined by LA water utility's lack of common wildfire safety protocol
President Biden said Thursday that empty fire hydrants in the Los Angeles area were the result of an intentional power ...
Los Angeles Utility Didn’t Implement Common Wildfire Safety Measures
One of the utilities delivering electricity to fire-ravaged areas hasn’t developed a plan to proactively shut off parts of ...