I joined with my colleagues to unanimously approve Deputy Chief Jaime Moore as the new permanent Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
Chief Moore joined the Los Angeles Fire Department in 1995 and has been assigned to all four Geographic Bureaus of the City. As head of LAFD’s Valley Bureau, he worked tirelessly to prevent damage caused by wildfires to the San Fernando Valley.
Effective August 12, LADWP has confirmed that tap water is safe to drink in all areas of Granada Hills and Porter Ranch previously impacted by the Boil Water Notice issued on August 6, 2025. Residents may now resume normal use of tap water. However, LADWP strongly recommends flushing your pipes for at least 5 minutes to clear any stagnant water.
With the lifting of the Boil Water Notice, water distribution sites will close effective immediately.
As of 2:37 AM this morning, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews have restored water service to all customers impacted by the water outage as a result of a broken valve that required complex repairs.
LADWP continues to urge customers to refrain from using any tap water flowing into their homes and businesses in Porter Ranch and Granada Hills. Turn off sprinklers and do not use tap water including for irrigating lawns and gardens, laundry, dishwashing or flushing toilets.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has issued a Boil Water Notice for residents affected by the water outage in Porter Ranch and Granada Hills.
Out of an abundance of caution, consumers are strongly advised to follow health and safety guidelines while LADWP crews conduct water quality testing.
Due to the need for an emergency repair at a local LADWP water pump station, 9,200 customers in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch are experiencing a water service interruption as of approximately 7AM this morning.
The affected area is bounded by Rinaldi Avenue to the south, Balboa Boulevard to the east, De Soto Avenue to the west and the foothills & hills to the north.
How the City is helping:
Due to the need for emergency repairs at a local LADWP water pump station, LADWP expects water service to be disrupted in portions of Porter Ranch and Granada Hills later this evening.
Earlier this afternoon, while water system crews were making repairs at a pump station that connects to a water tank that serves the area, a valve that controls the flow of water failed to open. This has resulted in water flow into the pipes serving the area to be cut off.
Councilmember John Lee has officially launched a new pilot program, Street S.M.A.R.T. (Street Maintenance and Repair Team), aimed at fast-tracking long-overdue sidewalk repairs throughout the Northwest San Fernando Valley.
As Granada Hills approaches its 100 year anniversary, Councilmember Lee and the Granada Hills Centennial Celebration team came together to officially unveil community's newest mural in the Old Granada Hills Village. Click here to read more about the mural and celebration.
Councilmember Lee issued the following statement following his NO vote on the City's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 25-26.
"I want to start by saying that I don’t take any budget vote lightly. I know how much time and effort goes into drafting a budget, and I appreciate the work of the committee, the departments, and everyone who engaged in the process.
But after reviewing the proposed budget, and after all of the deliberations, this is simply not a budget that I can support.