DWP has fixed vast majority of fire hydrants flagged for repairs last year
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has fixed or replaced most of the fire hydrants flagged for repairs last year’s inspection after the LA Fire Department was delayed for long delays in transferring test results, officials confirmed this week. According to a 2024 inspection, LAFD had contracted to inspect 66,000 fire hydrants in […]
Citing threats, DWP seeks to spend up to $700,000 on private security for CEO
The chief executive of Los Angeles’ Water and Power Bureau asked the Utilities board to spend roughly $700,000 on private security for her, citing the increased threats of Pallisard’s post-fire threat. A five-member Water and Power Committee committee will decide Tuesday whether to approve CEO and Chief Engineer Janisse Quiñones’ one-year private security agreement. In […]
LAFD did not alert DWP to more than 1,000 fire hydrants needing repair
The Los Angeles Fire Department did not notify the city’s Water and Electricity Department by mid-February, despite being aware of the issue several months ago. According to city records and officials, the fire department discovered damage to a fire hydrant during an inspection months before the Palisade fire on January 7th, destroying thousands of homes. […]
Former high-ranking L.A. city attorney charged by State Bar over DWP billing scandal
The State Bar of California on Thursday filed disciplinary charges against a former top official in the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office for his alleged involvement in the Department of Water and Power scandal. State Bar prosecutors allege that Jim Clark, a top deputy prosecutor under then-City Attorney Mike Feuer, secretly instructed other lawyers to […]
DWP officials’ tab at fancy conference paid with mislabeled invoices
The exclusive conference, to be held at the Beverly Hilton in April 2023, will feature speeches from top business leaders including Earvin “Magic” Johnson, as well as poolside cocktails, canapés and a Mediterranean dinner. Among those in attendance were several Los Angeles Department of Water and Power officials, including then-Dept. of Water and Power Commissioner […]
DWP union sues city of L.A. over pension double-dipping
The union representing Los Angeles Department of Water and Power employees is suing the city for allowing retired employees from other city departments to work for the department while collecting pensions. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday by the International Union of Electrical Workers Local 18, argues that the city's charter prohibits people who retire while receiving […]
L.A. DWP ratepayer advocate predicts fee increases in clean energy transition
Los Angeles residents and businesses will face higher electricity bills as the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power transitions to 100 percent clean energy, according to a report from the City of Los Angeles Office of Public Accountability. According to the report, monthly bills could rise 7.7% annually over the next few years if […]
L.A. Times and consumer group seek to unseal DWP scandal records
The Los Angeles Times and Consumer Watchdog on Wednesday asked a federal court to unseal evidence related to the criminal investigation of former City Atty. Mike Feuer's office and the Department of Water and Power. The Times and consumer advocacy groups filed an application seeking the release of 33 search warrants, affidavits and other documents […]
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit over DWP billing scandal
a lawsuit A lawsuit brought by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers against the city's former senior attorney can proceed, a federal judge ruled Monday. U.S. District Judge George H. Wu rejected the motion by former Chief Deputy Atty. Jim Clark dismisses federal lawsuit filed by DWP client Dennis Bradshaw. Mr Bradshaw is […]
DWP board president steps down amid ethics questions
Political veteran Cynthia McClainhill announced Tuesday she is stepping down as chair of the Los Angeles Water and Power Commission following ethics-related complaints and growing tensions over the utility's leadership. McLain-Hill made the announcement at Tuesday's board meeting, saying it has been a “distinguished honor, privilege and pleasure” to serve the nation and that he […]
