LOS ANGELES (December 19, 2025) —Today, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) co-hosted a Winter Solstice Ceremony at Chatsworth Nature Preserve to welcome the start of the winter season. A cherished annual tradition since 2021, the event included ceremonial songs and blessings shared […]
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Board of Water and Power Commissioners Approves Expansion of Demand Response Programs to Deliver 340 MW of Grid Load Flexibility
New programs, including internet-connected devices and EV charging initiatives, will help reduce energy demand during extreme heat events. LOS ANGELES – October 30, 2025 – The Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $195 million investment to expand LADWP’s Demand Response (DR) portfolio and create new programs that aim to […]
LADWP Crews Finish Ahead of Schedule Reopening Owens Gorge Road to Public Access September 24, 2025
Mono County, CA (September 24, 2025) – Starting in June 2025, LADWP carried out essential dam safety improvements to Long Valley Reservoir. Today, LADWP announced that crews completed the work ahead of schedule allowing Owens Gorge Rd at the Long Valley Dam Crest to reopen early starting Wednesday, September 24, 2025. To stay up to […]
FINAL UPDATE: La Brea Trunk Line
LOS ANGELES (September 3, 2025) — LADWP crews completed repairs on the 67-inch water trunk line on La Brea Blvd., between Coliseum St. and Stocker St., on Saturday, August 30. Flushing of the trunk line began early Sunday morning, August 31. Throughout the day, LADWP’s Water Quality team tested the water, and all results came back […]
Additional Information from “Resilience in the Heat of Crisis: Lessons from LADWP’s Wildfire Response” Presentation
LADWP in the News: The Washington Post (January 10, 2025) NBC News Now (January 10, 2025) Interview with City of Los Angeles Fire Department’s Captain Branden Silverman Los Angeles Times (January 16, 2025) Interview with Anselmo Collins, LADWP’s Senior Assistant General Manager, Water System KCAL News (February 24, 2025) Highlight of LADWP’s […]
Resilient Rebuilding: City Launches New HOME LA Pilot Program to Help Palisades Residents Rebuild More Resilient, Sustainable Homes
*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Karen Bass LOS ANGELES (August 15, 2025) — The City of Los Angeles today launched the High-performance, Optimized, Modern Electrification for Los Angeles (HOME LA) Pilot Program through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), an initiative designed to help […]
