When a storm strikes, one of the most important things to know is who to call for help. Whether you want to report a flooded street or receive updates on storm-related news, the City of Los Angeles has a number you can call for information. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911 first. For other issues,…

The sun was beginning to set behind the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens Wednesday evening when Rafael Villagas of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power stepped to the podium. He—and some 60 stakeholders and residents—had come to discuss the future of L.A.’s water supply and how stormwater capture can help make our…

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is opening The Cascades in Sylmar to the public in celebration of the Los Angeles Aqueduct’s Centennial. This rare opportunity will allow members of the public to see up close an important piece of water infrastructure that marks the southern terminus of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. The…

Los Angeles was a very different place in 1900. Its population was 100,000 residents, having exploded from 11,000 in 1880. Bunker Hill, the site of LA’s current towering skyscrapers was home to Victorian mansions. Development in the San Fernando Valley, known up until this time for its wheat farms and sheep ranches, was just beginning.…

Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge, LADWP’s Senior Assistant General Manager James McDaniel and community members convened on Friday, August 9 at the recently-renovated Mulholland Memorial Fountain to break ground on the new Los Angeles Aqueduct Centennial Garden. They ceremoniously marked the start of construction on enhancements to the grounds surrounding the Los Feliz landmark that will…