The Latest Breaking News from LADWP

Earlier this year, Los Angeles made 8 trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered bird; they found none, but 60 wildlife species emerged before a 10-acre solar project moved ahead

City biologists made eight separate field trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered songbird. They found zero Least Bell’s vireos during the search. However, crews documented nearly 60 other active wildlife species using the habitat. With the target bird officially absent, Los Angeles cleared a 10-acre floating solar project…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Century-old pipe bursts flooding famed Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles

The pipe rupture engulfed one of Los Angeles’ busiest corridors in thousands of gallons of water

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Sinkhole on Sunset Boulevard: broken water pipe floods LA-area hotspot

Businesses and traffic in West Hollywood doused after century-old pipe bursts belowground

The Guardian - US · Jul 17

Spencer Pratt was a noughties reality TV villain. Can he convince Los Angeles to make him mayor?

The Hills’ antagonist is running on a platform decrying ‘drug zombies’ and the city’s response to the 2025 wildfires

The Guardian - US · May 16

Water Bills Are Rising in Parts of Los Angeles — Here’s What Residents Should Know

Opening your utility bill should not feel like a jump scare. Yet, across Los Angeles, more families brace themselves before they even peel open the envelope. You cut back on showers and watch every drop. You do everything right. However, the total at the bottom keeps rising anyway. Honestly, you…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 15

Massive Power Outage Hits Los Angeles, Leaving Over 100,000 Without Electricity

Life across Los Angeles came to a standstill Saturday as a massive power outage left more than 100,000 residents without electricity. From Santa Monica to Downtown, entire neighborhoods went dark while LADWP crews scrambled to restore service and determine what caused the sudden citywide blackout.

International Business Times · Nov 8, 2025

When Will LA Power Return? Officials Offer No Timeline for Massive Outage

A massive LA power outage left over 100,000 residents in the dark. Discover which neighbourhoods were affected, why the cause remains a mystery, and what LADWP is doing.

International Business Times UK · Nov 8, 2025

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sue City of Los Angeles after losing 2.5m home in LA fire

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag have filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power (LADWP) after losing their home in the Pacific Palisades fire, alleging the blaze was "an inescapable and unavoidable consequence" due to how the area's water supply was managed.

BANG Premier · Jan 24, 2025

Pacific Palisades Fire Victims Sue Los Angeles Utility Company

Lawsuit filed against LADWP for alleged failures in managing water supply during the Pacific Palisades Fire, leading to property damage and loss of life.

Top News · Jan 22, 2025

Los Angeles Water Chief Receives Police Security Amid Threats

CEO of LADWP, Janisse Quinones, receives police security due to threats amid wildfires in Southern California.

Top News · Jan 18, 2025