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Urgent Appeal to the Public: A Call for Information Regarding Lake LA Puppies Held in Inhumane Conditions 608 188 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Urgent Appeal to the Public: A Call for Information Regarding Lake LA Puppies Held in Inhumane Conditions
The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is issuing an urgent appeal to the public, asking for assistance in locating a concealed location where puppies and other animals are suspected to be enduring unsafe conditions. read more
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First West Nile Virus Death Reported in LA County 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

First West Nile Virus Death Reported in LA County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed the first death due to West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2023 season in Los Angeles County. read more
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With Worksite Outbreaks Rising, Public Health Outlines Best Practices to Limit COVID-19 Transmission, Workplace Disruptions 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

With Worksite Outbreaks Rising, Public Health Outlines Best Practices to Limit COVID-19 Transmission, Workplace Disruptions
With worksite outbreaks on the rise, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) reminds employers to review measures aimed at limiting COVID-19 transmission in the workplace and the preventable disruptions that may result from them. read more
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District Attorney Gascón Announces Creation of New Labor Justice Unit, Historic Charges Filed in Wage Theft Case in South Los Angeles 600 169 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

District Attorney Gascón Announces Creation of New Labor Justice Unit, Historic Charges Filed in Wage Theft Case in South Los Angeles
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced the creation of the office’s first Labor Justice Unit (LJU) today at a news conference. read more
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LA County Library Now Taking Entries for 44th Annual Bookmark Contest 1024 191 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

LA County Library Now Taking Entries for 44th Annual Bookmark Contest
LA County Library’s 44th Annual Bookmark Contest for grades K – 12, which celebrates the joy of reading and creativity, kicks off today, September 5. Submissions will be accepted through October 21, 2023. read more
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Simple Safety Measures Offered to Reduce COVID-19 Spread Over Labor Day Weekend 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Simple Safety Measures Offered to Reduce COVID-19 Spread Over Labor Day Weekend
To reduce the spread of COVID-19 over the Labor Day weekend, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is offering simple steps for people who want to lower their risk of getting infected while celebrating the holiday. read more
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARKS’ FREE SNACK PROGRAM RETURNS THIS FALL! 600 75 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARKS’ FREE SNACK PROGRAM RETURNS THIS FALL!
It’s Park Time, LA County! This Fall, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation brings its Free Snack Program to 46 LA County Parks, beginning on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 and conclude May 24, 2024. read more
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Los Angeles County Successfully Launches Pathway Home for RV Encampments 601 201 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County Successfully Launches Pathway Home for RV Encampments
Los Angeles County’s new Pathway Home program to resolve encampments, including recreational vehicles (RVs), successfully placed  58 people into interim housing  – including  families with children – and removed 30 dilapidated RVs being used as makeshift dwellings on the streets of unincorporated East Gardena bordering West Rancho Dominguez. read more
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Amid Rising COVID-19 Transmission, Common-Sense Safety Practices Urged for Skilled Nursing Facilities, Schools 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Amid Rising COVID-19 Transmission, Common-Sense Safety Practices Urged for Skilled Nursing Facilities, Schools
After a relatively calm summer, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is reporting a rise in measures of COVID-19 transmission for the fifth consecutive week. read more
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Free On-Site Resources and Services for Small Businesses, Workers, Actors, and Writers Impacted by the Entertainment Strikes 672 171 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Free On-Site Resources and Services for Small Businesses, Workers, Actors, and Writers Impacted by the Entertainment Strikes
The County of Los Angeles Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the LA County Film Office is presenting a free, in-person resource fair for small businesses, workers, writers, actors, and performers impacted by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. read more