Investigators from the County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) assisted in a statewide investigation which has led to a nearly $250,000 settlement from a national restaurant chain. read more

Chipotle Mexican Grill, a national restaurant chain with over 500 stores in California, has settled a consumer protection lawsuit alleging it failed to allow California consumers to cash out Chipotle gift cards with a remaining balance of less than $10. read more

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced that 111 Vote Centers will open Saturday, October 25, for the 2025 Statewide Special Election. read more

With its massive rock formations jutting diagonally into the heavens, there’s something otherworldly – call it a primordial vibe – about Vasquez Rocks Natural Area. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) are reopening their $100,000 Economic Opportunity Grant Program for Chambers of Commerce to provide capacity for small, hyperlocal chambers to keep their doors open and provide technical assistance to the small business community facing continued economic disruptions, including the pandemic, fire recovery, and immigration enforcement actions. read more

Atlas Iron and Metal Corp. was ordered to permanently shut down its Watts recycling facility and pay $2 million in restitution and fines after admitting to illegally dumping hazardous waste at an unpermitted site. read more

The Los Angeles County Probation Department appreciates the Court’s thoughtful consideration and its decision to deny the State’s petition for receivership. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is making residents and health care providers aware of the significant health risks associated with the synthetic kratom compound known as 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). read more

The County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors proclaimed Monday, October 6, to Friday, October 10, as National Digital Inclusion Week, and approved a motion that launched the strategic planning process to co-create the County’s first-ever Digital Equity Roadmap. read more

The Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department (CSSD) has partnered with GreenCourt Legal Technologies, LLC (GreenCourt) to improve efficiency and modernize the way documents are filed with the court. read more