Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that his office will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner, who is accused of murdering his parents last December in their Brentwood home. read more

Young people across Los Angeles County are speaking up, organizing and shaping the future of their communities. read more

Los Angeles County today released an independent After-Action Review examining the County’s recovery and repopulation efforts during and following the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires. read more

After strenuous opposition by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, the Los Angeles County Superior Court approved placing sexually violent predator Harold Wachter in the city of Lancaster. 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 Public Defender’s Office today announced the publication of an independent workload study by RAND, designed specifically to assess the work and capacity required within its Office. read more

Los Angeles County announced today that County Counsel has launched an investigation into Farmers Insurance Company’s handling of insurance claims filed by policyholders affected by the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades Fires. read more

Los Angeles County Second District Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell was joined by leadership from LA Health Services and LA County Public Works to cut the ribbon on Harbor–UCLA Medical Center’s new state‑of‑the‑art Clinic Building — a transformative milestone in the County’s commitment to expanding accessible, high‑quality care for communities across the South Bay and greater Los Angeles. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) immunization recommendations for the 2026–2027 respiratory virus season and encourages people in Los Angeles County to use seasonal immunization as an important tool to protect themselves, their families and the broader community. read more

he Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) urges all residents to take time this September, Emergency Preparedness Month, to ensure they are ready to evacuate quickly and safely in the event of an emergency. read more