Some residents in the San Fernando Valley have reported an “earthy odor” coming from their drinking water, but officials say the cause of the smell is not harmful. In a statement issued Monday ...

During the fires, LADWP worked overtime to control the narrative and douse misinformation by: Peter Wilgoren. Posted: May 16, 2025 / 02:27 PM PDT. Updated: May 16, 2025 / 02:27 PM PDT.

LADWP argues it can’t be sued for lack of water to fight Palisades fire The giant utility's 'reliance upon a 114-year-old case misses the mark,' says an attorney who is suing LADWP.

The quasi-independent agency cites a 1911 court ruling in California that says that, absent a contract, utilities aren’t liable for not providing water to fight fires.

The legal wrangling comes as numerous victims of the fire that destroyed more than 7,000 structures and claimed 12 lives file lawsuits blaming the LADWP after fire hydrants ran dry as the nearby Santa ...