Winning Team to Represent Los Angeles Region in the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science National Science Bowl® Competition in Washington, D.C. Photo by: Noah L. Addis. LOS ANGELES (February 21, 2026) – Demonstrating an exceptional command of advanced knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics, North Hollywood Senior High School Team A […]
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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, […]
2026 Snowpack Outlook: Forecasting Our Water Future
LADWP Hydrographers Conduct First Snow Survey Snowmelt runoff is a core component of the water cycle and marks an important transition in our hydrological year, where stored winter snow melts into rivers, streams, creeks, reservoirs, and groundwater basins. For more than 100 years, the Los Angeles Aqueduct (LAA) has delivered water to Angelenos. Today it […]
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, […]
L.A. Board of Water and Power Commissioners Elects New Officers and Welcomes New Members
Allan T. Marks Elected Board President and Nurit Katz Elected Vice President LOS ANGELES (January 27, 2026) – The Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners has elected new leaders and welcomed Mayor Karen Bass’ newest appointments to the board overseeing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Allan T. Marks, a lawyer […]
LADWP Approves First Sales of Three Properties to Long‑Term Tenants Under Land Divestment Policy in Inyo County
Bishop, CA (January 21, 2026) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) approved the sale of three properties to existing tenured tenants in Bishop, Inyo County. LADWP’s Divestment Policy provides the opportunity for eligible LADWP lessees to purchase and gain ownership of the land in which they operate their businesses. The surplus City […]
