*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Bass LOS ANGELES (October 20, 2026) – Mayor Karen Bass today issued the following statement: “Over the past few months, Los Angeles has endured multiple punishing heat waves. Running our air conditioners has been a necessity, and for too many Angelenos, the […]
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LADWP Partners With Morton La Kretz Family on New Hollywood Customer Service and Community Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES (October 20, 2026) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to mark the beginning of the construction of the LADWP La Kretz Center – a new customer service center and community space, at 1033 Cole Avenue in Hollywood. […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Groundbreaking Ceremony for LADWP La Kretz Center in Hollywood
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHAT: Join the Morton La Kretz family and officials of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the construction of the LADWP La Kretz Center – a new customer service center and community space in Hollywood. Land for the project was […]
Statement from the Department of Water and Power Regarding Canter’s Deli
LADWP reviewed the Canter’s Deli accounts and found that electricity usage remained relatively stable year over year and was not the primary driver of the higher bills. Over the past three months, electric charges increased approximately 6.6%, while water charges increased 21.6% and sewer charges increased 45.0%, representing the most significant cost increases. Electricity usage […]
Pacific Palisades Customers Urged to Conserve Water While Water Leak Repairs Continue
Conservation Needed During Peak Morning Hours LOS ANGELES (October 12, 2026) — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is urging customers in the Pacific Palisades to conserve water during the early morning hours as water crews reach a critical stage in repairs to a leak in an air vacuum valve connected to the […]
Level Pay Helps Take the Stress Out of Summer Bills
LADWP’s bill payment option evens-out seasonal bill spikes due to increased summer electricity use across 12 monthly payments LOS ANGELES (October 7, 2026) – Following recent extreme heat events and resulting higher customer electricity use, LADWP urges all customers concerned about increases in summer bills to sign up for the Level Pay program to help […]
