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, […]
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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 […]
Updated: Crews Working to Repair Water Main Break in Hollywood Hills and Restore Water Service to Affected Customers
12:00 Update: Soon after issuing this news release published at 11:30 a.m., LADWP crews restored water to the affected area except for 29 remaining customers. Crews continue to work to restore the remaining customers impacted. LOS ANGELES (August 7, 2026)– Approximately 300 LADWP water customers in the Hollywood Hills in the vicinity of Wonderland […]
Mayor Bass Advances Climate Action Plan with Heat Resilience Investments for Vulnerable Angelenos
*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Karen Bass on July 27, 2026. City Delivers More Than 1,000 Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning Units to Help Residents Stay Safe During Extreme Heat While Lowering Household Energy Costs LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass today announced a major milestone in implementing her […]
LADWP Will Reopen Sunset Blvd. Overnight Following Large Diameter Pipe Rupture in West Hollywood – 7PM July 24, 2026
Future Sunset Blvd. Trunk Line Replacement Accelerated LOS ANGELES, CA (July 24, 2026) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will reopen Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood overnight following the completion of repairs. From the start, LADWP has prioritized safety, recognizing that the reopening of the street depended on our ability to […]
LADWP Prepares to Reopen Sunset Blvd, Implements Alternate Plan for Restoring Water Service – 1PM July 24, 2026
LADWP announces alternate plan for moving forward to safely reopen street while maintaining reliable water service LOS ANGELES, CA (July 24, 2026) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews continue efforts to reopen Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, with the street expected to reopen late tonight, returning the roadway to area residents, […]
