Los Angeles (June 29, 2026) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) continues to respond to a power outage in the Porter Ranch community. The outage began at around 10:00 p.m. on June 28, 2026 and crews continue to work round-the-clock to restore as quickly and safely as possible. Crews have been […]
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Empowering the Next Generation: LADWP and Inyo County Award the 2026 Career Technical Education Scholarship Recipients
Inyo County, CA (June 9, 2026) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), in partnership with the Inyo County Office of Education (ICOE), recently awarded $5,000 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships to five graduating high school students from Inyo County. This year’s scholarship awardees are: Will Kemp, Creighton Campbell and Ari […]
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 […]
LADWP Urges Customers to Treat Utility Workers with Respect and Kindness as They Perform Essential Functions
Los Angeles, CA (May 20, 2026) – Two employees of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) were recently threatened verbally and with a firearm by a customer while performing official duties at a private residence in a Westside neighborhood. While both employees are unharmed and were aided by LADWP Security and the […]
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’s 4th Annual Women’s Career & Wellness Expo Draws Thousands, Showcasing Utility Careers and Wellness Resources
SUN VALLEY, CA (May 2, 2026) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), in partnership with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 18, welcomed more than 2,500 attendees to its fourth annual Women’s Career and Wellness Expo on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Job seekers, LADWP employees, students, families, and community members […]
