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Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Receives 20 National Achievement Awards 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Receives 20 National Achievement Awards
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has earned 20 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) in 2025. read more
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Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Woman Parked in Shopping Plaza in Torrance 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Woman Parked in Shopping Plaza in Torrance
A 47-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder for driving up behind a woman parked in her car in a Rolling Hills shopping plaza on May 9 and shooting more than two dozen rounds at her vehicle, with 20 bullets hitting her car and six hitting a nearby occupied dance studio, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. read more
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LA County DEO Launches 5-Year Life Science Industry Strategy, Setting Trajectory for 10,000 High Quality Jobs and Greater LA Region as a Global Life Sciences Hub 714 137 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

LA County DEO Launches 5-Year Life Science Industry Strategy, Setting Trajectory for 10,000 High Quality Jobs and Greater LA Region as a Global Life Sciences Hub
Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion to fast-track the implementation of the Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) newly released Life Sciences Industry Strategy and Action Plan a transformative roadmap to establish the region as a global leader in bio-innovation and create 10,000 high-quality, inclusive jobs by 2030. read more
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LA County Launches eCheck AI Pilot As Part of “Express Lane” for Faster Rebuilding 638 129 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

LA County Launches eCheck AI Pilot As Part of “Express Lane” for Faster Rebuilding
LA County is partnering with Archistar to launch the new eCheck AI Pilot, a cutting-edge tool that reviews building plans for compliance with zoning rules using artificial intelligence. read more
Nathan J. Hochman, District Attorney of Los Angeles County, featured in a professional announcement banner.
Samuel Haskell Jr. Charged With 2023 Murders of Wife, In-Laws Dies by Suicide Before Court Hearing 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Samuel Haskell Jr. Charged With 2023 Murders of Wife, In-Laws Dies by Suicide Before Court Hearing
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that 37-year-old Samuel Haskell Jr., who was accused of brutally murdering and dismembering his wife and her parents, killed himself over the weekend while in custody – days before he was scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing. read more
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Los Angeles County Public Defender and City of Compton Mayor Emma Sharif Host Independence Through Expungement Fair to Help Clear Criminal Records 901 336 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County Public Defender and City of Compton Mayor Emma Sharif Host Independence Through Expungement Fair to Help Clear Criminal Records
Today, the Los Angeles County Public Defender partnered with City of Compton Mayor Emma Sharif to host the Independence Through Expungement Fair at the Dollarhide Community Center. read more
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Statement from Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director of LA County Public Health; Dr. Christina Ghaly, Director of LA County Health Services; and Dr. Lisa Wong, Director of LA County Mental Health Services on HHS Policy Change Affecting Access to Federally Funded Programs 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Statement from Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director of LA County Public Health; Dr. Christina Ghaly, Director of LA County Health Services; and Dr. Lisa Wong, Director of LA County Mental Health Services on HHS Policy Change Affecting Access to Federally Funded Programs
We are deeply saddened by the federal administration’s decision to bar undocumented Californians from accessing critical federally funded health and social service programs.  read more
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JCOD Awarded Eight National Achievement Awards 765 296 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

JCOD Awarded Eight National Achievement Awards
The Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) has been recognized with eight 2025 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), honoring innovative, effective county programs that strengthen services and improve outcomes for Los Angeles County residents. read more
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Off-Duty U.S. Border Patrol Agent Charged with Assaulting a Police Officer While Resisting Arrest in Long Beach 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Off-Duty U.S. Border Patrol Agent Charged with Assaulting a Police Officer While Resisting Arrest in Long Beach
An armed off-duty U.S. Border Patrol Officer was charged with assaulting a Long Beach police officer and resisting arrest in the Shoreline Village parking lot in the city of Long Beach on July 7, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. read more
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New Report: Early Signs of Success from LA County’s Homelessness Prevention Pilot 512 233 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

New Report: Early Signs of Success from LA County’s Homelessness Prevention Pilot
A new report from the California Policy Lab at UCLA shows promising early results from LA County’s Homelessness Prevention Unit (HPU). read more