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, […]
Neighborhood News
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 […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: LADWP Completes Groundwater Remediation Facilities in North Hollywood
WHAT: Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, 2nd District, will join the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to celebrate the commissioning of the North Hollywood Central (NHC) and North Hollywood West (NHW) Groundwater Treatment Facilities. The completion of the two facilities is a major milestone in remediating contaminants in the San […]
Temporary Road Closure Pleasant Valley Dam Rd Closed for Repairs Starting August 17
Beginning August 17, 2026, a section of Pleasant Valley Dam Road will be closed to the public, including pedestrian access and fishing. Pedestrian and fishing access will remain open from the upper end of the reservoir at Control Gorge. Details on Closure: If you are coming from US 395, you may travel on the paved […]
LADWP Reduces Power Connection Timelines and Unlocking Value for New Developments under New Standards and Streamlined Approval Processes
Los Angeles, CA (August 13, 2026) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has deployed new solutions and updates to service connection standards and requirements under the Power Ready LA initiative and Mayor Karen Bass’ Executive Directive 19 (ED 19). To help developers move more efficiently through the design and review pipeline, […]
Water Service Restored for All Affected Hollywood Hills Customers
LOS ANGELES (August 7, 2026) – LADWP crews completed repairs to a water main break on Wonderland Avenue in Hollywood Hills at around 2 P.M., restoring water service to all impacted customers. Crews remain onsite to complete backfill and street cleanup. Wonderland Avenue is closed between North Vado Drive and North Laurel Pass Avenue. The […]
