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Judge asked to unseal FBI probe of LADWP overbilling scandal
Consumer Watchdog says LA taxpayers should know what agents discovered about the actions of current and former city employees during efforts to manipulate ratepayer lawsuits and to pay an extortionist. The I-Team’s Eric Leonard reports on Feb. 22, 2024.
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Federal judge asked to unseal FBI investigation of LADWP overbilling scandal and coverup
A consumer advocacy group has asked a federal judge to unseal dozens of search warrants tied to a DWP scandal.
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Homeowner still waiting on LADWP reimbursement for damage
An LA woman remains homeless almost a year after an aging LADWP water main broke, flooding and destroying her home. Joel Grover reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 14, 2023.
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Year after broken water pipe flooded house, LA homeowner still waiting for DWP to pay for damage
The inside and outside of Suzan Richman’s San Fernando Valley house remains covered in dried mud and is uninhabitable almost a year after a decrepit Los Angeles Department of Water and Power water main burst open, sending a river of muddy water onto her property.
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If an LA water main floods your house or car, you could be left paying for damages
Aging water pipes in Los Angeles burst open two to three times a day, often causing thousands of dollars in damage and leaving homeowners to foot the bill.
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If an LA water main floods your house or car, you could be left paying for damages
Aging water pipes in Los Angeles burst open two to three times a day, often causing thousands of dollars in damage and leaving homeowners to foot the bill. Joel Grover reports Oct. 12, 2023.
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Turf replacement program gets major boost in funding
LADWP’s turf replacement program received a major boost in funding to cover the cost for free yard transformations.
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LADWP reviving low-cost AC unit rebates
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is hoping to make sure every Angeleno is able to stay cool by reviving its rebate program meant to help lower-income residents keep cool through all of the coming heat waves.
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DWP Misconduct Continued in Shadow of FBI Probe: Whistleblower
New legal claim alleges wrongdoing at the LA Department of Water and Power continued — even while FBI agents were investigating bribery schemes involving a former general manager. Eric Leonard reports May 16, 2023.
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DWP Whistleblowers: Misconduct Continued in Shadow of FBI Probe
2 former LA Department of Water and Power employees allege misconduct continued — even while FBI was investigating top officials.
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No Prison For Ex LA City Attorney Official in LADWP Litigation Scandal
A judge in downtown Los Angeles sentenced the former chief of civil litigation for the LA City Attorney’s Office to home confinement and probation for his role in trying to cover-up the City’s efforts to rig class action lawsuits filed by overbilled Department of Water and Power customers.
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Feds Request Less Prison Time For Attorney Who Cooperated in DWP Billing Scandal Probe
Federal prosecutors have recommended a reduced prison term for a former top official at the LA City Attorney’s Office in consideration for his extensive cooperation with FBI and California State Bar investigations into a scheme to rig a multi-million-dollar legal settlement between thousands of residents and businesses and the LA Department of Water and Power. Thomas H. Peters, once...
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LADWP OKs Pilot Program for Expediting Affordable Housing Developments
Los Angeles’ Water and Power Commission unanimously approved a new energy services policy Tuesday aimed at supporting affordable housing developments and permanent supportive units.
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LADWP Worker Injured While Restoring Power During Winter Storm
An LADWP worker is in intensive care after being injured while working to restore power in the San Fernando Valley during a winter storm.
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Overnight Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power in Southern California
Thousands are without power Saturday following a night of downpours and strong winds in Southern California.
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Woodland Hills Hit Hard By Severe Winter Storm
Several trees were toppled down by heavy rain and winds in Woodland Hills.
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LA Residents Conserved 6 Billion Gallons of Water This Summer
Los Angeles residents saved 6 billion gallons of water from June to September compared to the same period last summer, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced Monday.