Dark Sediment on Beaches Does Not Pose Risk to Human Healthhttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Beaches-and-Harbors-logo.jpg489101COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
The dark, ashy sediment appearing on Los Angeles-area beaches does not appear to contain chemicals related to wildfires at levels that are dangerous to human health.
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District Attorney Hochman Announces Guilty Verdict in Murder of Renowned Hairdresser Fabio Sementilli by his Wifehttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Capture-3.jpg538147COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that a jury today convicted Monica Sementilli of murdering her husband, renowned hairdresser Fabio Sementilli, in 2017.
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Public Health Releases Preliminary Soil Testing Results With Unanticipated Elevated Lead Levels in Parcels Downwind from Eaton Firehttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Public-Health-News-Release-Logo.jpg600117COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released preliminary findings from representative soil sample testing in and around the Eaton and Palisades fire areas, revealing a higher percentage of soil samples with lead levels above health-based screening thresholds from parcels with intact homes downwind of the Eaton Fire.
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District Attorney Hochman Announces Downey Priest Charged With Committing Multiple Lewd Acts on a Childhttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Capture-3.jpg538147COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that a Downey priest has been charged with committing multiple sex crimes against a child between February and March of this year.
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Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day 2025https://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Armenia-Genocide-Memorial-in-Grand-Park-3-1024x654.jpg1024654COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
LA County proclaimed April 24th as “Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day” in LA County.
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Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beacheshttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Public-Health-News-Release-Logo.jpg600117COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
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After Rigorous Testing, Public Health Lifts Ocean Water Quality Advisory for Fire-Impacted Beacheshttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Public-Health-News-Release-Logo.jpg600117COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is lifting the Ocean Water Advisory due to Fire Impacts from Las Flores State Beach (SMB 1-14) to Santa Monica State Beach (DPH 104 A&B).
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Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman’s Reply on Menendez Resentencing Motionhttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Capture-3.jpg538147COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that the District Attorney’s Office has filed a reply on the resentencing matter for Lyle and Erik Menendez in response to the opposition submitted by the Menendez brothers to the District Attorney’s Office request to withdraw its resentencing motion.
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LA County Library Welcomes Spring with Arts, Culture, and Community Celebrations Throughout Aprilhttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screenshot-2022-10-04-154018.png981118COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
Spring is here, and LA County Library invites residents to experience a lively mix of artistic programs, cultural highlights, and community-focused events happening throughout April.
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LA County DEO Announces $19.1 million in LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Fund Awards for Wildfire-Impacted Communitieshttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Economic-Opportunity-Logo.jpg714137COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has launched an emergency resources webpage for workers and businesses to aid those impacted by the devastating wildfires. Designed as a one-stop hub, the page provides resources, assistance, and up-to-date information to support businesses and workers as they navigate recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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