Public Defender Ricardo D. García on the election of a new District Attorneyhttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Public-Defender-banner.jpg901336COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
In response to the election of a new District Attorney, L.A. County Public Defender Ricardo D. García has issued the following statement:
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DA Gascón Announces Charges Against Man in Sexual Assault, Attempted Kidnapping of 11-Year-Old Girl in Wilmingtonhttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/news-release-header-01_crop.jpg600169COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Jose Julian Jaime Jr. is charged with sexually assaulting and attempting to kidnap an 11-year-old girl on October 21 as she was walking home from school in the city of Wilmington.
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Vote Centers Will Open This Weekend for the 2024 General Electionhttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/letterhead2022-header_crop.jpg600145COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced that 122 Vote Centers will open this Saturday, October 26, for the 2024 General Election.
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District Attorney Gascón Announces Decision in Resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendezhttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/news-release-header-01_crop.jpg600169COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón today announced his decision to recommend the resentencing of Erik Menendez, 53, and Lyle Menendez, 56, after being in custody for approximately 35 years for the murders of their father and mother, Jose and Kitty Menendez in August 1989.
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Celebrity Chef & Author Edward Lee Joins LA County Library for an Exclusive Conversation on Food, Culture, and Identityhttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/libraryheader-full-color-horizontal_original-1-1024x191.jpg1024191COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
LA County Library invites the community to get ready for an unforgettable conversation with Celebrity Chef and award-winning author, Edward Lee.
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DA George Gascón Collaborates in College and Career Pathway Program Offering a Second Chance for Justice-Involved Youthshttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/news-release-header-01_crop.jpg600169COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, in partnership with the LA County Public Defender’s Office, Probation Department, Superior Court and Los Angeles Mission College, has announced the launch of the College and Career Pathway Program (CCPP).
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Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Without the Possibility of Parole for 1988 Kidnap, Rape, Murder of Lois Harohttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/news-release-header-01_crop.jpg600169COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Ronald Anthony Jones has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the shooting death of 26-year-old Lois Haro, who was raped and killed after being kidnapped in 1988 by Jones and his accomplice.
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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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LACPDO Receives County Quality and Productivity Commission’s Gold Eagle Awardhttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Public-Defender-banner.jpg901336COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office (LACPDO) is proud to announce that its groundbreaking Neurocognitive Disorders Team (NDT) was honored with the prestigious Gold Eagle Award at the 37th Annual County Quality and Productivity Awards.
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County Departments, Community Partners Honored for Public Service Programshttps://lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Capture.jpg476104COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES//lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LAC_Header_Logo.dk_.png
On October 16, 2024, the Los Angeles County Quality and Productivity Commission commended various departmental project teams for their work in demonstrating excellence, efficiency, effectiveness, and inclusion in County government at their 37th Annual Productivity and Quality Awards Ceremony.
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