Janisse Quinones – California Globe

Progressive Economics Meets Reality: ‘Mansion Tax’ Backers Realize Higher Taxes Stunt Growth

April 20, 2026 4:26 pmApril 22, 2026 1:49 pm

In a plot twist worthy of satire — or a very late Economics 101 class — Democrat-aligned nonprofits, business groups, and even the carpenters’ union have suddenly realized that Los Angeles’ Measure ULA “mansion tax” is hurting housing production and...

LADWP CEO Resigns Following Court Ruling That Could Cost Utility Billions Over Palisades Fire Debacle

March 5, 2026 2:46 pmMarch 7, 2026 11:27 am

In a stunning turn of events that underscores the ongoing fallout from the devastating Palisades Fire, Janisse Quiñones, the CEO and General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), has resigned. The announcement came mere hours...

Will California’s Wildfire Failures Usher in a Common Sense Political Era?

January 15, 2025 2:55 amJanuary 15, 2025 2:56 am

The eye-opening failures we’ve witnessed in the Pacific Palisades and Los Angeles fires could potentially occur all over the state. Because, it boils down to a top-to-bottom lack of leadership. This lack-of-leadership stems from hidden agendas, which stem from incompetent...

Governor Newsom Orders Investigation Into Los Angeles Water Supply, Fire Hydrant Pressure

January 11, 2025 4:00 pmJanuary 11, 2025 4:01 pm

California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered an investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water of Power (LADWP) on Friday following numerous instances of fire hydrants having no water and limited water when fighting the wildfires around Los Angeles. Since January...