Could balloon-like water tanks help California prepare for fires? Some call an energy company’s “Water Trees” a game-changing solution to store water where needed to fight fires.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom orders independent investigation into how the loss of water pressure left fire hydrants dry, hindering firefighting efforts in Los Angeles.| Los Angeles Times
A reservoir in the Palisades that holds 117 million gallons of water was offline this month for previously scheduled maintenance.| Los Angeles Times
Water utilities in Altadena and Pacific Palisades are undertaking an arduous process of repressurizing their underground pipelines, testing for contaminants and attempting to flush them out.| Los Angeles Times
Firefighters in Pacific Palisades and Altadena have repeatedly been hampered by low water pressure and dry hydrants, revealing limitations in local water systems designed to supply neighborhoods.| Los Angeles Times
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