The Foothill Trunk Line, the nation’s longest large-diameter ERDIP installation, reaches milestone as part of a decade-long citywide commitment to replacing and upgrading its water infrastructure with earthquake resilient pipe LOS ANGELES (August 27, 2026) – Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Monica Rodriguez (Council District 7), President of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners Allan […]
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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 Hosts 34th Annual Lineman’s Rodeo Competition
Sun Valley, CA (June 9, 2026) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 18, hosted the 34th annual Lineman’s Rodeo on Saturday, May 16, at the Truesdale Training Center in Sun Valley. The event brought together utility lineworkers from LADWP, Southern […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: LADWP and IBEW Local 18 to Host the 2026 Lineman’s Rodeo
WHAT: Utility line workers from the Western United States will gather for the 2026 Los Angeles Lineman’s Rodeo. This annual skills competition showcases the knowledge, athleticism and commitment to safety that lineworkers demonstrate every day to ensure that reliable power is provided to the city’s nearly 4 million residents. Hosted each year by the Los […]
LADWP Crews Make Progress in Restoring Power after Overnight Wind and Rain
LOS ANGELES (FEBRUARY 18, 2026) – LADWP crews have made significant progress in restoring power to affected customers after strong winds and heavy rain moved across the City overnight. As of 10:30 A.M., crews restored power to over 11,000 customers, down from approximately 21,000 customers who were affected during the peak of the storm. Currently, […]
