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Kati Weis is an award-winning investigative reporter for CBS California Investigates, the largest investigative team in the state. Kati is based at CBS Los Angeles, serving communities across southern California. She seeks to help others, empower audiences, and generate positive change through her investigations.

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Updated on: October 28, 2026 / 10:12 PM PDT / CBS LA

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Amid controversy over steep utility rate hikes for Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers — some in the thousands of dollars—CBS California Investigates took a closer look at how rates compare to other utilities in the region, and at the high salaries of dozens of executives.

Tuesday night, the LADWP Board of Commissioners passed a resolution requesting a review of the agency's rates, structures and how they're applied to individual customers.…