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 […]
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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 […]
LADWP Hosts Spring Equinox Event at Chatsworth Nature Preserve Celebrating Nature, Community, and Conservation
LOS ANGELES (March 30, 2026) — On March 28, LADWP welcomed approximately 1,000 guests at Chatsworth Nature Preserve who came to celebrate the Spring Equinox, an annual event hosted by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) in partnership with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, Santa Susana Mountain Park Association, Sky […]
LADWP Replaces Critical Valve in Granada Hills as Part of Ongoing Infrastructure Improvement Program
LADWP crews lower a new pipe section with two valves into place as part of an infrastructure upgrade in the Granada Hills area. LOS ANGELES (March 9, 2026) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews successfully completed a major water infrastructure improvement project with the installation of two new valves in Granada […]
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, […]
Mayor Bass Announces City Preparedness Measures Ahead of Forecasted Wet Weather Through New Year’s Day
*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Bass Evacuation Warning Issued for Recent Burn Scar Areas; 13,000 Feet of K-Rail Remain in Place in Pacific Palisades to Protect Against Potential Debris Flows LOS ANGELES – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for the L.A. region […]
