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LA County Library Joins National Books Unbanned Initiative 1024 191 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

LA County Library Joins National Books Unbanned Initiative

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
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L.A. County Announces Newly Created Life Sciences Liaison for Unincorporated Communities 672 171 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

L.A. County Announces Newly Created Life Sciences Liaison for Unincorporated Communities

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
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Residents Encouraged to Get Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Maximum Protection Against Severe Illness 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Residents Encouraged to Get Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Maximum Protection Against Severe Illness

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
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Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Partners Commit to End Overdose Crisis 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Partners Commit to End Overdose Crisis

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
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Man Charged with Murder of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in Palmdale 600 169 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Man Charged with Murder of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in Palmdale

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
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BREATHE: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program Expands to Include Former Foster Youth 474 113 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

BREATHE: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program Expands to Include Former Foster Youth

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
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DACC Advisory: Canine Parvovirus Cases in the Antelope Valley 608 188 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

DACC Advisory: Canine Parvovirus Cases in the Antelope Valley

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
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DPSS Acting Deputy Director Michael Sylvester Presented with APHSA Excellence in Leadership Award for Technology 848 223 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

DPSS Acting Deputy Director Michael Sylvester Presented with APHSA Excellence in Leadership Award for Technology

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
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Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Available Soon in Los Angeles County, Recommended for People Six Months and Older 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Available Soon in Los Angeles County, Recommended for People Six Months and Older

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
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LA County Parks Mourns the Loss of “Trouble” One of the Oldest Bison in its Care 600 75 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

LA County Parks Mourns the Loss of “Trouble” One of the Oldest Bison in its Care

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