‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water
As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can ...
Why Los Angeles was unprepared for fire
In Los Angeles’s chaparral-covered ecosystem, wildfires in the mountains are an annual ritual. But when those fires leaped ...
Los Angeles Utilities’ Decisions to Keep Power On Are Scrutinized
Energy experts said the decision by utility companies serving the area not to turn off many power lines during high winds had ...
Newsom calls for independent investigation of LA Department of Water and Power
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called for an independent investigation of the Los Angeles Department Water and Power on ...
Ex-NASCAR star Danica Patrick questions water issues plaguing firefighters battling Los Angeles wildfires
Former NASCAR star Danica Patrick questioned why water was an issue for firefighters battling the wildfires across the Los ...
LA water and power officials are highest-paid city employees
Eight of the top 10 highest-paid city employees work for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, a report found, as ...
In Los Angeles, water runs short as wildfires burn out of control
By Jackie Luna, Kanishka Singh, Jonathan Allen and Hannah Lang LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Crews battling multiple wildfires that ...
LA's fire chief is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
Kristin Crowley was elevated to Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time of turmoil in a department consumed by complaints of ...
Under ‘Unsafe Water Alert,’ L.A. Residents Reach for Testing Kits to Monitor Water Quality at Home
The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power has warned customers to avoid using tap water in the wake of the recent wildfires ...
Los Angeles fires: Governor orders probe of water problems
California Governor Gavin Newsom said water shortage issues "likely impaired" firefighting. Meanwhile, the death toll has ...
As L.A. Burns in Firestorm, Gov. Newsom Orders Investigation of Hydrant Water Pressure Issues and Reservoir Closure
California governor Gavin Newsom is calling for an investigation amid reports that loss of water pressure and lack of water ...
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 ...