Today, the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations (LACCHR) released its annual analysis of hate crimes reported throughout Los Angeles County in 2024. read more

After a year marked by devastating wildfires, displacement, and mounting financial pressures for Los Angeles County residents, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) announced today that applications for the Emergency Rent Relief Program will open on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM PST. read more

As part of a series of reforms following the settlement of thousands of childhood sexual abuse claims under AB 218, LA County today announced that 211 operators are now available 24/7 to take reports of known or suspected child sexual abuse committed by County employees, contractors or volunteers. read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its 2024 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps, showing that obesity continues to be a significant public health challenge across the United States. read more

From November 3–7, 2025, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) proudly celebrates Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, a time to recognize and honor the incredible staff and volunteers at our seven animal care centers who worked tirelessly to care for nearly 33,000 animals this year. read more

Today, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the official release of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for its Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP): Street Tree Planting and Maintenance Project Services. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will mark the 38th annual World AIDS Day on December 1. In recognition of this year’s global theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response” Public Health is partnering with iconic landmarks across the County that will be illuminated in red to reflect solidarity and raise awareness. read more

To kick off the holiday shopping season, this Cyber Monday, the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is launching a new Shop Local LA County Gift Card Program – part of the Shop Local. Dine Local. Recover Local. Campaign – that helps local consumers spend their dollars with fire-impacted, brick-and-mortar food, retail, and service businesses in LA County and contribute to the region’s recovery and resiliency. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will mark the 38th annual World AIDS Day on December 1. In recognition of this year’s global theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response” Public Health is partnering with iconic landmarks across the County that will be illuminated in red to reflect solidarity and raise awareness. read more

A new study from the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (LA Health Services) shows that a redesigned approach to treating men with enlarged prostates — one of the most common conditions affecting men over 50 — lowers costs, shortens the time patients spend in care, and increases the number of patients each specialist can treat. read more