Los Angeles fires highlight need for effective DWP oversight from the Office of Public Accountability
The creation of the OPA was approved with a resounding 78% of voter support in 2011. According to the official ballot ...
This reservoir was built to save Pacific Palisades. It was empty when the flames came
In late January 2024, after a series of rainstorms, a DWP property manager spotted a tear in the reservoir’s floating cover, ...
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Man with rifle shows up at LADWP building, LA police say
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call of a man with a rifle on Tuesday, January 14 at around 7 p.m. The LAPD ...
LA water chief knew about empty reservoir, broken hydrants months before fires: Report
Los Angeles' water chief reportedly knew about an empty reservoir and broken fire hydrants months before the deadly wildfires now spreading across the city.
LA Mayor Karen Bass’ office hit with scandals over hush money, bribes and accusations of ‘legalized corruption’
Corruption is ingrained in Los Angeles,” said Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog, a non-profit public interest group ...
Los Angeles water chief given police security detail amid 'threats' against her, employees
The Los Angeles water chief has been given a police security detail amid "threats" against her and water employees over the ...
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Palisades Fire: DWP sued over water availability
A group of survivors of the Palisades Fire are suing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power over water delivery ...
Leslie Odom Jr.'s father sues performer, alleging breach of contract and financial elder abuse
Leslie Odom Jr. is facing legal heat from his father, who sued the Broadway and screen star this week for alleged breach of ...