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. Gavin Newsom demanded an independent investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power after fire hydrants went dry during the devastating fires.
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.
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.
Critics have raised concerns about inadequate preparedness, water shortages and budget cuts hampering the city's response to the wildfires.
Even before the wildfires are extinguished, LA residents look to blame a lack of water on the devastation.View on euronews
Gavin Newsom signed two bills providing $2.5 billion for wildfire cleanup and recovery in the Los Angeles area Thursday, hours after the package was approved by lawmakers. “I want to thank everyone that cleared the deck,
Gov. Gavin Newsom will sign legislation Thursday providing $2.5 billion in funding to relief efforts in Los Angeles County, where two massive wildfires killed 28 people and left behind a trail of destruction this month.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a more than $2.5 billion package to help the Los Angeles area recover from its recent deadly wildfires.
Over a dozen victims of the Pacific Palisades Fire are suing a Los Angeles public utility company for "failures," which contributed to the fire's devastation.
Why did water hydrants run dry in the midst of a conflagration? City officials stressed that the shortage was due to low water pressure, not a complete lack of water. But what caused it, and can it be prevented?