The BriefVenice residents say power lines behind homes are repeatedly "exploding."In addition to causing prolonged outages, residents are worried the sparks could start fires.One of the "explosions" happened the day before the Palisades Fire erupted.

Janisse Quiñones, the CEO and chief engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), focused extensively on

Congressman Kevin Kiley has introduced a bill to Congress that would strip the California Coastal Commission of much of its powers, citing its recent blocking of a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power request to upgrade wooden power poles to protect a now-burned plant.

Twenty-two victims of the Los Angeles wildfires have filed a joint lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), alleging that the department mismanaged water in their area and stymied rescue efforts.

Palisades fire victims say the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power failed to manage supplies crucial to battling the blaze.

A group of residents impacted by the Palisades Fire is suing the LADWP, alleging the city and its agency was unprepared.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag have sued the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power after losing their home in the Palisades Fire.

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call of a man with a rifle on Tuesday, January 14 at around 7 p.m. The LAPD was told there was a man carrying a white bag in one hand and the gun in the other.

Palisades Fire victims are suing the LADWP over water shortage issues, alleging the city and its agency was unprepared.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and its Department of Water and Power (LADWP) following the destruction of their home in the Palisades wildfire. Spencer,

Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt and over 20 other plaintiffs sued Los Angeles and the DWP over damages suffered from the Palisades Wildfire.