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A federal court today approved Los Angeles County’s groundbreaking settlement with the LA Alliance for Human Rights that commits up to $1.24 billion in additional funding to provide 3,000 beds for people with mental health and substance use disorders experiencing homelessness, while also expanding street-based outreach and wraparound services. read more

In honor of Banned Books Week (October 1 – 7, 2023), LA County Library is officially launching its Books Unbanned digital card for teens ages 13 – 18 throughout the state. The card allows teens to borrow up to 5 digital titles at a time and is good for one year. read more

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, LA County Planning, and the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) are pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Reyes as the County’s first ever “Life Sciences Liaison” for unincorporated communities, as part of the County’s overall efforts to expand development projects, investments, and equitable high-road career opportunities in the life science industry. read more

As the new updated COVID-19 vaccine becomes available across Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) encourages residents to make a plan to get vaccinated in order to have the best protection against severe illness, hospitalization, long COVID and death from COVID-19. read more

In recognition of National Opioid Awareness Day, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) and partners gathered to advance a multi-faceted opioid prevention strategy to reduce the overdose crisis in Los Angeles County. read more

BREATHE: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program has expanded to support former foster youth from the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). read more

Los Angeles County residents will soon have access to updated vaccines designed to target COVID-19 strains currently circulating. The updated vaccine is strongly recommended this fall for residents ages 6 months and older. read more

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) is saddened to announce the death of “Here Comes Trouble,” a senior female bison at William S. Hart Park over the weekend. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed the first death due to West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2023 season in Los Angeles County. read more

With worksite outbreaks on the rise, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) reminds employers to review measures aimed at limiting COVID-19 transmission in the workplace and the preventable disruptions that may result from them. read more