Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Los Angeles, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Electricity & Water
The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) oversees the city’s water and electrical needs and serves nearly four million residents. Other utility companies, such as Southern... read more
Electricity
To get juiced, you’ll first need to determine which company serves your area. If you live in LA proper, call the LADWP (818 342 5397; www.ladwp.com). For other cities within LA County,... read more
Water
Assuming you’re not building from the ground up, your new dwelling will already have pipes ready to dispense running water, but you may need to have the supply turned on when you move in.... read more
Gas
Some appliances such as stoves, water heaters, furnaces and dryers may use natural gas instead of electricity. You may also have a gas-burning fireplace instead of a wood-burning one.... read more
Sewerage
LA operates and maintains one of the nation’s largest waste-water collection systems. There are some 6,500 miles of public sewers, transporting 550 million gallons of flow per day to four... read more
Rubbish Disposal and Recycling
Rubbish and recyclable goods are usually collected on a designated day of the week, usually Monday to Friday. The City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation (www.lacity.org/san) collects... read more
Telephone
Although more and more people are choosing to drop their landline and use only their mobile, there is still some healthy competition between landline providers. Verizon Communications is... read more
