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LA County Library Celebrates National Library Week, Inviting Residents to Find Their Joy at the Library 1024 191 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

LA County Library Celebrates National Library Week, Inviting Residents to Find Their Joy at the Library
LA County Library is inviting residents to celebrate National Library Week, April 20-25, 2026, with special events and activities across the County that encourage customers of all ages to explore, create, and connect. This year’s theme, “Find Your Joy,” highlights the many ways libraries help transform lives and strengthen communities. read more
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Judge Dismisses Case Against Two Torrance Police Officers Charged With Killing Man Who Possessed Altered Air Rifle 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Judge Dismisses Case Against Two Torrance Police Officers Charged With Killing Man Who Possessed Altered Air Rifle
A judge has dismissed an indictment charging two Torrance police officers with voluntary manslaughter in the 2018 shooting death of 23-year-old Christopher Deandre Mitchell, who was sitting in a suspected stolen car with an altered air rifle between his legs. read more
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Los Angeles County District Attorney Calls for Passage of AB 2727 to Limit Elder Parole for Violent Sex Offenders 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County District Attorney Calls for Passage of AB 2727 to Limit Elder Parole for Violent Sex Offenders
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman today announced support for state Assembly Bill 2727, bipartisan legislation authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-10), to restrict elder parole for violent sex offenders and ensure all sex offenders granted parole are screened under the Sexually Violent Predator Act for potential civil commitment before they are released from prison. read more
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Correctional Officer, Suspected Drug Trafficker Charged With Smuggling Cocaine Into Los Angeles County 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Correctional Officer, Suspected Drug Trafficker Charged With Smuggling Cocaine Into Los Angeles County
A California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officer and a suspected drug trafficker have been charged with smuggling cocaine into Los Angeles County after 20 kilograms of cocaine was found at a stash house in Rowland Heights. read more
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Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control Warning About Impersonation Scam Targeting Pet Owners 478 134 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control Warning About Impersonation Scam Targeting Pet Owners
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is issuing a warning to the community following a recent incident at the Carson/Gardena Animal Care Center (ACC) involving an individual impersonating an animal control officer. read more
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LACDMH Kicks Off 2026 Take Action for Mental Health LA County Campaign 403 97 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

LACDMH Kicks Off 2026 Take Action for Mental Health LA County Campaign
Today, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) officially launched its annual Take Action for Mental Health L.A. County campaign, kicking off a month-long effort to highlight May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Campaign details were presented to community-based partners at the Department’s headquarters. read more
L.A. County Raises Concerns About Proposed State Funding Changes That Could Impact Critical Services 600 159 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

L.A. County Raises Concerns About Proposed State Funding Changes That Could Impact Critical Services
The Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department (AD) is raising concerns about proposed updates to the State’s funding formula that could significantly impact services for older adults and people with disabilities across the region. read more
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DEO Marks Second Chance Month with More than 1,000 Fair Chance Employers and 2,500 Hires for Justice-Impacted Workers 714 137 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

DEO Marks Second Chance Month with More than 1,000 Fair Chance Employers and 2,500 Hires for Justice-Impacted Workers
April marks Second Chance Month, a County-recognized observance of efforts that support justice-impacted individuals returning home and strengthening community safety through reentry programs, culturally specific services, restorative justice, and trauma-informed care. read more
The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) Commemorates 50 Years of Serving Los Angeles County Residents 600 200 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) Commemorates 50 Years of Serving Los Angeles County Residents
Fifty years ago, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recognized the need for a department dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers in Los Angeles County, an effort championed by Supervisor Ed Edelman. read more
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Man Charged With Murder in DUI Crash That Killed Two Pedestrians in North Hollywood 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Man Charged With Murder in DUI Crash That Killed Two Pedestrians in North Hollywood
A suspected drunk driver was charged today with two counts of murder in connection with a crash that killed two pedestrians in North Hollywood. read more