Congressman Kevin Kiley has introduced a bill to Congress that would strip the California Coastal Commission of much of its powers, citing its recent blocking of a Los Angeles Department of Water ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded an independent investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power after fire hydrants went dry during the devastating fires.

PACIFIC PALISADES - What struck me about the Palisades Fire is that LADWP (aka DWP) did not shut off the power (while keeping it on to the water pump stations for as long as possible) in Pacific Palisades to prevent it.

A group of Pacific Palisades residents and businesses impacted by the Palisades Fire has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against the city's Department of Water and Power.

At least three suits representing more than a dozen victims were filed Monday, Jan. 13, in Los Angeles County Superior Court against Southern California Edison, blaming the utility for igniting ...

Firefighters battling the Palisades Fire reported poor water pressure in hydrants, and a nearby reservoir was closed as the fire scorched thousands of acres. The state's now trying to find out why.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said residents eager to return to evacuated areas must remain patient.

Fitch Ratings placed four credits — led by the city of Los Angeles the Los ... tightly linked to LADWP, the Intermountain Power Agency in Utah and Southern California Public Power Authority ...

The Mendocino Unit of Cal Fire reported Thursday that it sent resources to Southern California to help support firefighters battling the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County. In a press ... Those crews will assist LADWP with electric and water asset ...

Officials released details about the recovery effort from the initial Los Angeles fires — expected to last up to 18 months as authorities clear the wreckage.

PACIFIC PALISADES - The deadly Palisades Fire was 61% contained Tuesday ahead of another dangerous Santa Ana wind event that could bring isolated gusts as high as 100 mph. Forecasters took the rare step of issuing a "particularly dangerous situation warning" for a large portion of Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to damaging Santa Ana winds and very low humidity.

No official causes yet for LA fires, but utilities have a deadly history of sparking blazes. Cut the power and bury the lines, some experts say.