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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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    Turmoil at LA DWP: Officials Ask How $40 Million Was Spent
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    2. 20:38Will Paul Conrad's 'Chain Reaction' Be Saved?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Jenny Hamel

      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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    Turmoil at LA DWP: Officials Ask How $40 Million Was Spent
    1. 0:00LA's Department of Water and Power: Who's in Charge?You’re reading this
    2. 20:38Will Paul Conrad's 'Chain Reaction' Be Saved?
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