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: MAYOR BASS, COUNCILMEMBER RODRIGUEZ AND LADWP LEADERSHIP TO ANNOUNCE INSTALLATION OF NATION’S LARGEST EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT WATER PIPE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHAT: Mayor Karen Bass and 7th District Councilmember Monica Rodriguez will join the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to celebrate the installation of more than 22,000 feet or 4 miles of earthquake resistant water pipe-the longest in the entire United States. The Foothill Trunk Line Project is a water […]
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 […]
Climate Action: Mayor Bass, City Leaders Open New Groundwater Treatment Facilities to Restore Up to 43 Million Gallons of Contaminated Groundwater Daily into Safe Drinking Water
*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Bass LOS ANGELES (August 24,2026) – Mayor Karen Bass today joined Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) officials, state and federal regulators, and community leaders to celebrate the completion of the North Hollywood Central and North Hollywood […]
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 […]
