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

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar has been charged with the murder of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in the city of Palmdale. 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

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) has seen an increase in cases of Canine Parvovirus among dogs and puppies admitted to its animal care centers DACC urges pet owners in these communities to take preventive measures to protect their canine family members in the Antelope Valley. read more

Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Acting Chief Deputy Director Michael J. Sylvester was awarded the prestigious Jerry W. Friedman Excellence in Leadership Award, presented by the Virginia-based American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), for his understanding of the fundamental role that information technology can play in the health and human services. 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

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) is saddened to announce the death of “Here Comes Trouble,” a senior female bison at William S. Hart Park over the weekend. read more