Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission (Commission/COC) Chair Hans Johnson applauded the California Supreme Court’s refusal on July 8, 2026, to review an appeals court ruling that recognizes the authority of Sonoma County’s civilian oversight board to subpoena the county sheriff for records. read more

Officers from the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) will be conducting field animal licensing efforts in the unincorporated areas of Lake Los Angeles (93535), Palmdale (93591), Pearblossom (93553), and Llano (93544) beginning on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. read more

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors swore in Edward Yen this week to his role as Executive Officer. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) today announced the launch of the Transitional Subsidized Employment Plus Program (TSE Plus), a pilot program designed to connect California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) participants to paid employment, job training, and career pathways in high-growth industries. The program is now open for enrollment. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is closely monitoring a domestically acquired multijurisdictional cyclosporiasis outbreak currently under investigation by state and federal public health agencies. Although no cases linked to this outbreak have been identified in Los Angeles County at this time, Public Health is providing information to help the public reduce their risk of illness and recognize symptoms if they become infected. read more

To support local arts nonprofits and the communities they serve, the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture (Arts and Culture) today announced $5.6M in grants to 353 nonprofit organizations through its 2026-2027 Organizational Grant Program (OGP) and Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) awards. read more

The Los Angeles County Department Animal Care and Control (DACC) is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for the second year for its impactful “Vet@ThePark” clinics. This innovative program continues to make a significant difference in the lives of pets and their owners throughout the community. read more

LA Health Services is proud to share that we have been recognized with 24 National Association of Counties (NACo) awards. These annual awards honor government programs across the country that demonstrate innovation, leadership, and meaningful impact. read more

Despite one of the most challenging years in recent memory, marked by the ongoing response to the devastating wildfires that swept through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities and a cooling real estate market, Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang today announced that the 2026 Assessment Roll reached a record $2.272 trillion in total net taxable value. read more

The National Weather Service has predicted ongoing elevated heat conditions for much of this week in Los Angeles County as well as other areas of California. read more