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08/13/2026

Earlier this week, City leaders welcomed congressional staff to the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant. Board of Public Works Vice President Jenny Chávez and LA Sanitation & Environment | Public Works Executive Director and General Manager Joone Kim-Lopez were on hand to highlight Pure Water Los Angeles (PWLA). 💧

PWLA will help create a safe, sustainable local water supply, with Phase 1A producing up to 230 million gallons of purified recycled water per day.

08/10/2026

Last week Board of Public Works President Steve Sungin Kang joined Mayor Karen Bass , CD10 Councilwoman Heather Hutt , Atto Property Development, and Korean American community leaders today to celebrate the grand opening of a new 80-unit affordable housing development in Koreatown, where nearly 90% of residents are renters. The grand opening marks the first affordable housing project in Koreatown to be completed under Mayor Bass’ Executive Directive 1 (ED1).

This is especially meaningful to President Kang, who is a Koreatown resident. In his remarks, he said creating more affordable housing for this community, isn’t simply about adding units—it’s about helping families, seniors, and working Angelenos remain in the neighborhood they call home.

07/24/2026

Today, the Board of Public Works had the privilege of honoring Paul Racs on his retirement after 39 years of dedicated service to the City of Los Angeles as Director of the LACityOCB

For nearly four decades, Paul has been a tireless champion for cleaner, greener, and more beautiful neighborhoods, leaving a lasting impact on communities across our city. His leadership, passion for public service, and commitment to civic pride have inspired generations of City employees and volunteers alike.

Thank you, Paul, for your extraordinary career and unwavering dedication to the people of Los Angeles. Wishing you a well-earned and fulfilling retirement!

06/30/2026

Today, the Los Angeles City Council confirmed two historic appointments made by Mayor Karen Bass

Congratulations to Joone Kim-Lopez, confirmed as Director and General Manager of LA Sanitation & Environment | Public Works and Crystal Lee, confirmed as City Engineer at the LA Bureau of Engineering

Crystal Lee is the first woman to serve as City Engineer in Los Angeles history, and Joone Kim-Lopez is the first Korean American to lead LA Sanitation

Congratulations on these well-deserved appointments!

06/27/2026

If you or your family have been affected by the fire in Boyle Heights, help is available.

We’ve opened a Community Resource Center where residents and businesses can get information, connect with services, and receive referrals – all in one place.

📍 Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
3141 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023

🕐 Saturday, June 27: 1–5 PM
🕐 Sunday, June 28: 1–5 PM

Whether you have questions, need support, or aren’t sure where to start, you’re welcome to stop by. For more information, call 3-1-1.If you or your family have been affected by the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, help is available.
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Si usted o su familia fueron afectados por el incendio del almacén en Boyle Heights, hay ayuda disponible.

Hemos abierto un Centro Comunitario de Recursos, donde residentes y negocios pueden obtener información, conectarse con servicios y recibir referencias, todo en un solo lugar.

📍 Centro Recreativo Lou Costello Jr.
3141 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023

🕐 Sábado 27 de junio: 1–5 p. m.
🕐 Domingo 28 de junio: 1–5 p. m.

Si tiene preguntas, necesita apoyo o no sabe por dónde empezar, le invitamos a visitarnos. Para más información, llame al 3-1-1.

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth!

In honor of Freedom Day, Board of Public Works Commissioner Faith Mitchell shares her thoughts about the holiday’s significance.

06/17/2026

25 years of showing up for LA. 🌿

Board of Public Works President Steve Kang joined CD10 Councilwoman Heather Hutt at the PAVA WORLD 25th Anniversary Gala — honoring decades of youth volunteerism, neighborhood cleanups, and community beautification across Los Angeles.

To the student volunteers making this city cleaner, greener, and more beautiful — LA sees you. Congratulations, Pava World🌱✨

06/10/2026

World Cup 2026 🏆 is coming to Los Angeles!

The Department of Public Works will be co-hosting FREE watch parties in Koreatown this month.

Together with the , .hutt , and the community, we will present live screenings of Republic of Korea’s first three matches in local parks.

As part of “Kick It in the Park” initiative, these watch parties will bring the games to Koreatown and across the City, providing opportunities for the community to come together and celebrate the World Cup.

To find a watch party location near you, visit kickit.lacity.gov.

06/09/2026

On Friday, and hosted the 4th Pure Water LA Stakeholder Engagement Meeting.

Board of Public Works President Steve Kang & Vice President Jenny Chávez joined local CBOs for a systems mapping exercise exploring an equitable, resilient water future for all of LA. 💧

05/20/2026

Not all heroes wear the same uniform 🦺

, , , , , and may more work together behind the scenes to serve Los Angeles every single day.

This week, we celebrate every uniform, every role, and every person making a difference.

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Los Angeles, CA
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3-1-1

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http://dpw.lacity.org/

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