June 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is alerting residents and health care providers about a concerning increase in mpox cases, with six new cases reported in Los Angeles County in the past week, up from an average of less than one case per week during the preceding four weeks. read more

Los Angeles County is accelerating efforts to bridge the digital divide and bring technology and new infrastructure into traditionally disadvantaged communities, particularly those most heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  read more

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a Los Angeles police officer was found guilty today of forcibly raping a woman while he was off-duty in 2015. read more

A new television series on NBC, produced by Emmy® Award-winning Dick Wolf Entertainment and 44 Blue Productions, will provide a rare glimpse into the daily operations of the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD). read more

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a 24-count complaint has been filed today against S&W Atlas Iron and Metal Corp., and its owners for illegally disposing hazardous waste, some of which was deposited on the grounds of Jordan High School in Watts. read more

In celebration of Pride Month, LA County Library’s Compton Library is partnering with the Crenshaw Dairy Mart on a special Storytime program and a curated book list of LGBTQ-themed books for all generations. read more

As spring days become warmer – and mosquitos more common – the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises all residents to take precautions now to help prevent mosquito-borne diseases. read more

In continued efforts to educate communities about the benefits of owning an electric vehicle, LA County Library, County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department, and Southern California Edison will host a family friendly event that features opportunities for attendees to explore electric vehicles, speak to electric vehicles drivers, practice using a charging station, and learn about incentives to owning an electric vehicle. read more

The Refugee Forum of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) in the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, and the departments of Arts and Culture and Public Social Services, and many other partners hosted 2023 World Refugee Day: Building a Brighter Future at the Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday. read more