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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reminds residents that it is important to start planning for the upcoming Respiratory Virus Season, also called Flu Season or Cold and Flu Season, to help reduce the risk of severe illness this winter and minimize disruptions to daily activities. read more

LA vs Hate, LA County’s anti-hate program, revealed a new mural celebrating the Latiné community of Los Angeles at a special event in El Monte. read more

Judge Songhai Armstead (Ret.) was sworn in as inaugural Director of the new Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration today. read more

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