August 2025

As the new school year begins, the LA County Commission on Human Relations (LACCHR) invites you to watch “Echoes of a System,” a four-minute animated film that amplifies the voice of a student and their family who have been impacted by school policing at a High School in the Antelope Valley. read more

As Los Angeles County braces for an excessive heat wave from August 20-23, 2025, the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is urging pet owners to take necessary precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of their furry companions. read more

In response to the excessive heat warning issued for Los Angeles County, 21 LA County Library locations have been designated as cooling centers. read more

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman today recognized a woman who witnessed and intervened in a brutal domestic violence attack at the hands of a family member, a convenience store employee who helped stop the kidnapping of a woman and her baby, and a construction worker who jumped into action and apprehended a suspect who randomly attacked a co-worker. read more

Beginning Wednesday, August 20, through Sunday, August 24, 2025, an extended period of hot weather combined with a high risk for wildfires is expected in portions of Los Angeles County, with highs in the 90s to lower 100s, away from the coast.  read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness – such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps. read more

Today, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), through its Los Angeles County Film Office, announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a qualified organization to oversee film, television, and photography permit coordination services across the County’s unincorporated areas. read more

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Extreme Heat Watch with a high likelihood of upgrading to an Extreme Heat Warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas: read more

HelloFresh, the world’s largest meal kit delivery company, has been ordered by the Court to pay $7.5 million to settle a civil lawsuit alleging the company violated California’s Automatic Renewal Law by deceptively enrolling consumers into auto-renewing subscription plans without proper disclosure or consent. read more