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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
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Former UCLA Doctor James Heaps Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assaults, Sentenced to Over a Decade in Prison 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Former UCLA Doctor James Heaps Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assaults, Sentenced to Over a Decade in Prison
James Heaps, 69, was sentenced to 11 years in prison and required to register as a sex offender for life after he pleaded guilty today to sexually assaulting five female patients from 2011-2018 while working as an obstetrician-gynecologist at UCLA. read more
Los Angeles County Previews 2026-27 Recommended Budget Prioritizing and Preserving Safety Net Services 800 533 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County Previews 2026-27 Recommended Budget Prioritizing and Preserving Safety Net Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2026 Contact: Countywide Communications pio@ceo.lacounty.gov Los Angeles County Previews 2026-27 Recommended Budget Prioritizing and Preserving Safety Net Services $48.8 billion spending plan protects jobs and…

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Probation Officers Accused of Falsifying Medical Notes to Dodge Juvenile Hall Duties 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Probation Officers Accused of Falsifying Medical Notes to Dodge Juvenile Hall Duties
Three Los Angeles County probation officers have been charged with misdemeanor counts of altering medical records to avoid being assigned to full duties at juvenile detention facilities. read more