Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that Derrick Dwayne Thompson, 57, is charged with forcibly raping a 15-year-0ld girl on November 30, 2024, in the Crenshaw/Leimert Park neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles. read more

Los Angeles County announced today the launch of the Right of Entry form for the free debris removal program available to residents impacted by the recent Eaton and Palisades fires. read more

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that Jose Daniel Amaya, 27, is charged with five counts of attempted murder, including five gun sentencing enhancements, in the shooting of four men and one woman near MacArthur Park on January 22 in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles. read more

District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that a man pleaded no contest today to first-degree murder in the killing of University of Southern California student Victor McElhaney during an attempted robbery in March 2019. read more

Based on a National Weather Service forecast of rain and possible thunderstorms in local mountain areas, Los Angeles County Public Works will close public access to Malibu Canyon Rd at 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 26. read more

With a forecast of up to 2.5 inches of rain for local foothills and mountains and a 15-25% chance of thunderstorms, Los Angeles County Public Works advises residents of recent burn areas to take extra precaution and prepare in advance of the incoming storm. read more

As the LA County region prepares for a weekend of rain, Los Angeles County Public Works is collaborating with state and local partners to protect people, property and the natural environment from potential mud and debris flows following a spate of deadly wildfires. read more

The recent wildfires have devasted communities, displacing thousands of residents and bringing unimaginable grief, suffering and loss to our friends, families, neighbors and co-workers. read more

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that Dustin and Jennifer Nehl, a couple from the state of Oregon, are charged with impersonating firefighters during the Los Angeles County wildfires this month. read more

Since issuing the temporary ban on power air blowers due to poor air quality from the fires, conditions have improved as the fires have been contained, reducing hazardous smoke and particulate matter across Los Angeles County. read more