*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Karen Bass LOS ANGELES (April 19, 2024) – Following a nationwide search, Mayor Karen Bass announced today that she has recommended Janisse Quiñones, PE to serve as the new CEO & General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power […]
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LADWP Crews Ready to Respond to Wind- or Rain-Related Outages Forecasted through the Weekend
LOS ANGELES (March 29, 2024) – The National Weather Service has forecasted periods of moderate to heavy rain starting Friday night, through Monday in the Los Angeles area that could bring up to three inches of rain, and potentially more in the mountain and foothill areas. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews […]
The City of Los Angeles Captures 5 Billion More Gallons of Stormwater in February 2024 Than February 2023
*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Karen Bass LOS ANGELES (March 10, 2024)– Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced today the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) had captured more than 13.5 billion gallons of stormwater, compared to 8.4 billion gallons of stormwater captured in February […]
NORTH HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL WINS LADWP SCIENCE BOWL XXXII, MOVES TO COMPETE FOR NATIONAL TITLE
Los Angeles, CA (March 2, 2024)— Exhibiting an exceptional grasp of advanced science, math, and technology concepts, a team from North Hollywood High School emerged victorious at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Science Bowl XXXII Regional Competition held today in downtown Los Angeles. Each member of North Hollywood High School Team […]
LADWP Rainstorm Update: February 7, 2024, 8:00 A.M.
*Updated as of 10 am, Feb. 7, 2024, regarding stormwater capture totals LOS ANGELES (FEBRUARY 7, 2024) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews continue to make progress restoring power to customers who lost power as a result of the atmospheric river. Crews worked tirelessly Tuesday evening to restore power to all […]
LADWP Rain Storm Update: February 6, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
LOS ANGELES (FEBRUARY 6, 2024) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has reported that as of 5:00 p.m., approximately 6,600 customers were without power, out of 1.5 million customers citywide. Since the beginning of the storm our crews have restored power to approximately 59,000 customers. Our response level remains elevated, […]
