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Which Way, L.A.?

LA's Department of Water and Power: Who's in Charge?

LA's Department of Water and Power is the biggest utility of its kind in the country, but it's had five managers in the past seven years. Last week, Ron Nichols announced his resignation, raising a host of questions.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

LA's Department of Water and Power is the biggest utility of its kind in the country, but it's had five managers in the past seven years. Last week, Ron Nichols announced his resignation, raising a host of questions. Among them, why can't he or Brian D'Arcy — business manager of the city's most powerful union — reveal how $40 million in public money is being spent. Jack Dolan is following the story for the Los Angeles Times.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    KCRW

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    Gideon Brower

    Independent Producer

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    Jack Dolan

    investigative reporter, LA Times

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    Mel Levine

    Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners

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    Laura Chick

    Office of the Los Angeles City Controller (formerly)

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