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Gavin Newsom calls for investigation into water supply after tanks ‘went dry’
Gavin Newsom has ordered an investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power amid reports of a loss of water pressure to fire hydrants and limited water resources in the wildfire zones. In the letter addressed to LADWP Chief Executive ...
California Gov. Newsom orders independent investigation after hydrants run dry: ‘We need answers’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded an independent investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) after firefighters faced a nightmare situation: fire hydrants that had run out of water.
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Newsom calls for investigation into LA water supply issues during California wildfires
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.
When L.A. fires broke out, the 117-million gallon Santa Ynez Reservoir near Pacific Palisades was empty. Here's what we know.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an investigation into the loss of water pressure and unavailability of water from the reservoir during the fires in Los Angeles.
LA fire crews make progress but dangers remain; EPA hazmat teams to start cleaning debris
Meanwhile, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said residents eager to return to evacuated areas must remain patient.
Newsom orders investigation of Los Angeles fire hydrant failures
Firefighters reported being unable to access water from hydrants as they defended homes and businesses in Pacific Palisades.
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Municipal water systems aren’t designed to fight wildfires, but maybe they should be, experts say
Gavin Newsom on Friday, Jan. 10 ... In a Jan. 11 statement, LADWP stressed that the water system serving “the Pacific Palisades area and all of the Los Angeles meets all federal and state ...
LA's Response to Wildfires Comes Under Increasing Scrutiny
Critics have raised concerns about inadequate preparedness, water shortages and budget cuts hampering the city's response to the wildfires.
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California Gov. Newsom orders independent investigation after hydrants run dry: 'We need answers'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded an independent investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) after firefighters faced a nightmare situation: fire hydrants that had ...
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Newsom calls for investigation into water supply after tanks ‘went dry’ during wildfire
Gavin Newsom has ordered an investigation into the ... In the letter addressed to LADWP Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer Janisse Quiñones and L.A. County Public Works Director Mark ...
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LA Utility’s CEO Once Touted Commitment To Energy Transition And ‘Equity.’ Now Her Dept Is Being Sued.
Janisse Quiñones, the CEO and chief engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), focused extensively on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and climate initiatives at the department before finding herself in hot water for its response to the ongoing fires that have devastated the Los Angeles area.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announces mortgage relief commitments from major lenders to help wildfire survivors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced commitments from five major financial institutions that will offer mortgage relief for property owners affected by the Los Angeles area fires.