A 36-year-old attorney who has since been disbarred has pleaded guilty to misappropriating more than $300,000 from his former clients and passing non-sufficient fund checks to pay for his gambling addiction. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take steps to stay cool and hydrated as high daytime temperatures and unusually warm overnight conditions are forecast to impact the region. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) today announced the launch of the Transitional Subsidized Employment Plus Program (TSE Plus), a pilot program designed to connect California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) participants to paid employment, job training, and career pathways in high-growth industries. The program is now open for enrollment. read more

The California Department of Water Resources has determined that after its recent lake treatment on the Upper Castaic Lake, harmful algae levels are low enough to resume water contact activities at a “Caution” level. read more

Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission (Commission/COC) Chair Hans Johnson applauded the California Supreme Court’s refusal on July 8, 2026, to review an appeals court ruling that recognizes the authority of Sonoma County’s civilian oversight board to subpoena the county sheriff for records. read more

Officers from the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) will be conducting field animal licensing efforts in the unincorporated areas of Lake Los Angeles (93535), Palmdale (93591), Pearblossom (93553), and Llano (93544) beginning on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. read more

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors swore in Edward Yen this week to his role as Executive Officer. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) today announced the launch of the Transitional Subsidized Employment Plus Program (TSE Plus), a pilot program designed to connect California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) participants to paid employment, job training, and career pathways in high-growth industries. The program is now open for enrollment. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is closely monitoring a domestically acquired multijurisdictional cyclosporiasis outbreak currently under investigation by state and federal public health agencies. Although no cases linked to this outbreak have been identified in Los Angeles County at this time, Public Health is providing information to help the public reduce their risk of illness and recognize symptoms if they become infected. read more

To support local arts nonprofits and the communities they serve, the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture (Arts and Culture) today announced $5.6M in grants to 353 nonprofit organizations through its 2026-2027 Organizational Grant Program (OGP) and Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) awards. read more