LOS ANGELES (June 26, 2025) — After months of extensive repairs to the floating cover, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) today announced that the Santa Ynez Reservoir has been returned to service after completing testing and final inspections of the reservoir. The Santa Ynez Reservoir cover repair was a collaborative effort […]
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LADWP Hosts Summer Solstice Event at Chatsworth Nature Preserve Celebrating Nature, Community, and Conservation
Elder Dennis Garcia of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, honoring the seasons during the opening ceremony. LOS ANGELES (June 21, 2025) — Over a thousand community members gathered to celebrate Summer Solstice at the Chatsworth Nature Preserve, an annual event hosted by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) in partnership […]
LADWP Teams Win Big at 33rd Annual Lineman’s Rodeo Competition
Sun Valley, CA (May 27, 2025) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) celebrated the 33rd annual LADWP Lineman’s Rodeo with some major wins during this important skills competition, held Saturday, May 17th at the Truesdale Training Center in Sun Valley. Six LADWP teams placed in the top 10 in the various […]
LADWP Releases Mono Basin Annual Operations Plan
LADWP Releases 2025-2026 Mono Basin Annual Operations Plan, Highlighting Commitment to Sustainable Water Management and Stewardship of Eastern Sierra Resources LOS ANGELES, CA (May 16, 2025) — Today, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) released its Annual Operations Plan (AOP) for the Mono Basin’s 2025-2026 runoff year. The AOP sets forth how […]
An Important Reminder about Metallic Balloon Safety During May and June Festivities
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 9, 2025) – As Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, prom, and graduation season approach, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) reminds Angelenos who are celebrating these special occasions with metallic balloons to properly secure them, and to deflate them after use, to prevent them from floating into power lines […]
LADWP’s 3rd Annual Women’s Career & Wellness Expo Connects the Community to Utility Careers and Wellness Resources
SUN VALLEY, CA (May 3, 2025) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, in partnership with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 18, hosted the 3rd annual Women’s Career and Wellness Expo Saturday which welcomed more than 2,500 attendees. Job seekers, LADWP staff, students, families, and members of the local community gathered at […]