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Which Way, L.A.?

A "Public Relations Nightmare" for the Department of Water and Power

The Job Training and Joint Safety "institutes" at LA's Department of Water and Power were created by the City Council 14 years ago. Since then, they've received about $4 million a year — with no requirement for public accountability. In fact, nobody seems to know what they do.

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By Warren Olney • May 6, 2015 • 12m Listen

The Job Training and Joint Safety "institutes" at LA's Department of Water and Power were created by the City Council 14 years ago. Since then, they've received about $4 million a year — with no requirement for public accountability. In fact, nobody seems to know what they do.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Jenny Hamel

    KCRW

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Ron Galperin

    Office of the Los Angeles City Controller

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    Michael Reicher

    Los Angeles Daily News

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