*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Inyo Register By Kristina Blüm Justice Special to The Inyo Register Courtesy of Inyo Register Six people and a dog nearly drowned Sunday afternoon in an accident on Klondike Lake, but quick thinking by Big Pine volunteer Fire Capt. Jason Morgan prevented tragedy. “He deserves […]
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Klondike Lake Opens for the 2022 Season
From May 27 to September 5 (Labor Day), Klondike Lake will be open for limited public boating use on weekend days only: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 AM to sunset. Precautions are being taken to guard against invasive mussels at this site, so all motorized watercraft will be inspected before being launched. Boat access […]
LADWP Statement Regarding Metropolitan Water District Water Conservation Emergency Declaration
May 2, 2022 (LOS ANGELES)-The action taken last week by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Board provided affected water agencies with two options to reduce water use in their areas. Just like other affected agencies, the City of LA will determine how it will comply. We are currently awaiting important information from MWD in order […]
LADWP Encourages All Angelenos to Celebrate Earth Day by Taking Advantage of Money Saving Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Programs
APRIL 20, 2022 (LOS ANGELES)—This Earth Day, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) encourages all Angelenos to join the Department in creating a sustainable future by reducing their carbon footprint and saving water and energy. LADWP has many programs and rebates customers can take advantage of that will help them be more eco-friendly at home, […]
Statement from LADWP on Motion to Protect Cultural Sites at Owens Lake
LOS ANGELES (April 8, 2022) – The City of Los Angeles, acting by and through its Department of Water and Power (LADWP), filed a motion Wednesday against the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District (Great Basin) to ensure the protection of significant cultural resources on the Owens Lake playa. The motion is in response […]
Superior Court Rules LADWP Entitled to Recover Costs and Attorneys’ Fees from Inyo County in CEQA Lawsuit
April 1, 2022 (LOS ANGELES) – On March 18, 2022, the Kern County Superior Court ruled that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is entitled to recover $654,460.33 in costs and attorneys’ fees from its lawsuit with Inyo County to compensate LADWP for upholding the public interest. This ruling follows a 2021 […]
