News Release

The Los Angeles County Probation Department has successfully completed the planned transfer of youth from Campus Kilpatrick to Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall, as part of the Department’s phased depopulation strategy for Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. read more

A civilian contract tutor for incarcerated youth has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly working with a young adult ward to smuggle a controlled substance into Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey. The ward has also been charged with a felony in connection with the case. read more

A jury convicted Ida Helen Brockman and her boyfriend, Malachi Xavier Whalen, of the torture and murder of Brockman’s 7-year-old daughter, A’Miya D., at their Hawthorne residence in September 2021. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), in collaboration with the County Department of Health Services (DHS), City of Los Angeles, and local community partners, launched Economic Opportunity (EO) Days at the Skid Row Care Campus on June 26th. read more

At approximately 8 a.m. today, LA County Probation staff responded to a suspected overdose and possible exposure to an unidentified substance at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. read more

The Department of Youth Development is following developments today at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall regarding a suspected overdose and possible exposure to an unknown substance. read more

More than 40 people have been charged in connection with the immigration protests last month, including a 17-year-old juvenile accused of attempted murder, a man accused of assaulting an officer with a flagpole and two people who allegedly assaulted Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department horses in separate incidents, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced today. read more

As the 4th of July and the summer heat approach, the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) reminds pet owners to prioritize the safety and well-being of their furry friends during the holiday festivities. read more

LA County Library invites youth ages 11–13 to unleash their musical potential with Music Stars, a free six-week series of in-person group music lessons that began on Monday, June 30, 2025. read more

The Los Angeles County Probation Department today announced the arrest of a civilian contract worker for allegedly attempting to smuggle narcotics into Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. read more