2022

Public Health has expanded eligibility to the monkeypox vaccine to include residents who may be at future risk for exposure, in addition to residents who have current risk of exposure. read more

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission (Commission) is hosting five sessions at the 28th Annual National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Conference.  read more

The Board of Supervisors today approved a $100 million Care First Community Investment (CFCI) Spending Plan—with Year 2 allocations to further advance Los Angeles County’s Care First, Jails Last vision with direct community investments and funding for alternatives to incarceration. read more

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that 16 people have been charged in a massive Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) fraud, in which funds intended for families in need were illegally siphoned away from them at an astronomical cost to taxpayers. read more

Today, the Los Angeles County Office of Labor Equity, within the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), joined together with the Pilipino Workers’ Center (PWC) to recognize Labor Rights Week and raise awareness of the various resources available to workers, employers, and communities. read more

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said that he is encouraged by a California Supreme Court decision today to allow a petition for review challenging the application of the state’s Three Strikes law. read more

Los Angeles County’s landmark Breathe: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program is underway, with 1,000 participants selected and now receiving $1,000 a month stipend, which will continue for the next three years. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today shared data and insights emerging from its risk stratification pilot.  Launched in August 2021, the pilot relies on data-informed technology – referred to as a risk stratification model – to help child welfare social workers identify families who could benefit from enhanced support.  read more

Effective today, eligible residents can walk up to receive the monkeypox vaccine at Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) monkeypox vaccination points of dispensing (PODs). read more