About three years ago, Los Angeles' Department of Water and Power (DWP) was facing a deregulation crisis that was remarkably similar in some ways to what other California utilities are now facing. In order to stave off bankruptcy, DWP downsized to the tune of about 1,800 people. In one of the more controversial moves, General Manager S. David Freeman eliminated the corporate safety staff through retirements, and placed th
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