The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is emphasizing the critical importance of vaccinating pets against rabies after a raccoon in Westlake Village tested positive for rabies, the first confirmed case in Los Angeles County since 1973. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents of the risks of the synthetic opioid cychlorphine (also known as N-propionitrile chlorphine) after the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner recently identified the drug as a cause of death that occurred in February 2026. read more

Each year, hundreds of justice-involved youth return to their homes and communities across Los Angeles County—and the support they receive plays a critical role in shaping the region’s public safety and community well-being. read more

Los Angeles County has experienced more than its share of devastating natural disasters in recent years, from the historic wildfires that destroyed entire communities in the Palisades and Altadena areas, to the landslides along the Palos Verdes Peninsula that caused homes to collapse, and now the most recent storms associated with El Niño. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take steps to stay cool and hydrated as high daytime temperatures and unusually warm overnight conditions are forecast to impact the region. read more

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan issued the following statement regarding correspondence received from the U.S. Department of Justice concerning voter eligibility and citizenship: read more

A 50-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in connection with the fatal shooting of a man and his 2-year-old daughter outside their Compton home 25 years ago. read more

The Los Angeles County Fire Department, Sheriff’s Department and Office of Emergency Management are alerting the public to higher fire risk as the County prepares for strong Santa Ana winds and dangerous fire weather forecast for Thursday, October 15, through Friday night, October 16. read more

Last week, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s (LACDMH) Hollywood 2.0 program received top honors at the 39th annual Los Angeles County Productivity and Quality Awards (PQA) ceremony at the Music Center. read more

Los Angeles County is inviting residents to help shape future services and funding priorities through its Community Budget Surveys, open through October 31, 2026. read more