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 […]
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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 Crews are Prepared and Ready for Back-to-Back Rainstorms
LOS ANGELES (MARCH 11, 2025) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews are prepared to respond and report to the field around the clock as rainstorms move through the Los Angeles County area Tuesday through Thursday and potentially into next week. The Department will continue to monitor the storms closely and have […]
North Hollywood High School WINS 33rd ANNUAL LADWP REGIONAL SCIENCE BOWL COMPETITION
Winning Team to Represent Los Angeles Region in National Science Bowl Competition in Washington, D.C. Next Month LOS ANGELES (March 10, 2025)— Demonstrating a remarkable understanding of advanced science, math and technology concepts, North Hollywood High School Team A won the 33rd Annual Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Regional Science Bowl Competition […]
LADWP Crews Continue Windstorm and Fire Recovery Efforts While Readying for Weekend Rainstorm
LOS ANGELES (JANUARY 25, 2025) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews are prepared for any power system outages that may occur as a rainstorm is forecasted to move across the Los Angeles area this weekend. The Department will monitor the storm system closely and have additional personnel available for storm response. […]
JANUARY 23, 2025, UPDATE: LADWP’S WINDSTORM AND WILDFIRE RESPONSE
POWER RESTORATION IN PACIFIC PALISADES AND FIRE-AFFECTED AREAS LADWP crews, joined by mutual assistance partners from PG&E and the Navajo Nation, continue working in the Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas, to inspect overhead and underground power lines, cut down damaged wires, and repair broken power poles. Performing the inspections and repairs enables crews to quickly […]
