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

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take steps to stay cool and hydrated as high daytime temperatures and unusually warm overnight conditions are forecast to impact the region. Residents should check their specific neighborhood conditions using the NWS HeatRisk map. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has identified the first case of West Nile virus (WNV) infection for the 2026 season in a Los Angeles County resident. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) reminds the community that while the Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our nation’s independence, it can also be a stressful and potentially dangerous time for pets. read more

The Department of Youth Development (DYD) today released a first-year anniversary report on its groundbreaking Reentry Action for Youth (RAY) program, a vital initiative aligned with Los Angeles County’s care-first approach to youth justice that interrupts system involvement by connecting young people with the resources and mentorship they need to thrive. read more

David Anthony Zapata was sentenced to 24 years to life in state prison for the murder of 17-year-old honors student Xavier Chavarin and the attempted murder of Daniel Villalobos. read more

For people living with paralysis, the hope of walking again is powerful. The hope of feeling each step is even more profound. read more

Today, LA Public Defender Ricardo D. García joined civil rights advocates, faith leaders, and community organizations at the California State Capitol to call for universal clemency for everyone on California’s death row. read more

A 19-year-old woman has been charged for violently attacking a 60-year-old street vendor over a dispute concerning a hot dog purchase in downtown Los Angeles earlier this month. read more