FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHAT: Join the Morton La Kretz family and officials of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the construction of the LADWP La Kretz Center – a new customer service center and community space in Hollywood. Land for the project was […]
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LADWP Begins Refilling Santa Ynez Reservoir Following Completion of Drinking Water Floating Cover Construction Project
LOS ANGELES (October 2, 2026) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) began refilling the Santa Ynez Drinking Water Reservoir yesterday. At the current fill rate of approximately 1.5 feet to 2 feet per day, the reservoir is anticipated to be back in service by the end of the year. The refilling […]
Media Advisory: City of Los Angeles Recycled Water Fill Station Reopening for 2026 Season
WHAT The Recycled Water Fill Station program returns to the City of Los Angeles to offer free water to qualifying residential customers, for use in gardens, landscaping and irrigation. As Los Angeles continues to experience extreme heat and prolonged high temperatures, customers are encouraged to take advantage of this program to keep their plants, trees, […]
Mayor Bass Leads City Preparations to Keep Angelenos Safe During Forecasted Hottest Week of the Year
*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Bass For Immediate Release August 24, 2026 Contact: lamayornews@lacity.org En Español LOS ANGELES – With an Extreme Heat Warning going into effect at 10:00 AM tomorrow morning, August 25, through 8:00 PM on Friday, August 28, Mayor Bass urges Angelenos to take […]
LADWP Launches Real-Time Audio Translation and Captions for Board Meetings
New live and on‑demand experience expands access in Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, Farsi, Armenian, and Tagalog LOS ANGELES (March 24, 2026) -The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) today announced the rollout of a new, in‑language streaming experience for meetings of the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners. As of March […]
LADWP Crews Are Prepared and Ready as Forecasted Rainstorm Approaches the Southland
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 13, 2025) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews are prepared to respond to any potential power outages that may occur due to potential strong winds and rainstorm forecasted to hit Los Angeles from Thursday through the following week. The Department will continue to monitor the forecast closely […]
