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 […]
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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, […]
LADWP to Replace Floating Cover at Santa Ynez Reservoir to Maintain Water Quality and Prevent Longer, Unplanned Outages
LOS ANGELES (January 29, 2026) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is moving forward with the replacement of the floating cover on the Santa Ynez Reservoir, which stores drinking water for the Pacific Palisades and must remain covered to meet drinking water regulations. The 15-year-old cover, which spans approximately 10 acres, […]
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 […]
LADWP 2025 HOLIDAY STORM RESPONSE PM UPDATE Wednesday, December 24, 2025
LOS ANGELES (December 24, 2025) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews have been working throughout the rain storm to respond to reports of outages and restore service to customers impacted by the 2025 Holiday Storm. As of 4:30 PM, approximately 8,850 customers out of LADWP’s 1.5 million electric customers were affected […]
