News Release

A Woodland man was sentenced today to two years in state prison for running a red light in Long Beach, striking 78-year-old Nikki Rash, and fleeing the scene. The victim later died from the injuries she sustained in the crash. read more

On March 3, 2026, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the Department of Public Works moving forward with the design and construction of the new JCOD Warm Landing Place Facility, a transformative step in advancing the County’s Care First, Jails Last vision.   read more

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today proclaimed April 2026 as Second Chance Month in Los Angeles County, recognizing 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

Los Angeles County has partnered with Cope Notes through the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA) to provide Veterans across the county with free, daily mental health support delivered via text message, expanding access to care for a population facing elevated rates of stress, anxiety, depression, and suicide risk. read more

Inside Professor Marcela Oliva’s classroom on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College’s (LATTC) Architectural Technology and Environmental Design Program, high school students from August F. Hawkins High School and Thomas Jefferson High School in South Los Angeles learn about architecture and environmental design thanks to a one-of-a-kind program that brings innovation, and creativity to Title 1 public schools. read more

A 39-year-old man who worked as a teacher at Viewpoint School for TK through 12th grades has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material and child molestation of multiple female students. read more

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (LACWDB) today announced the launch of a new, time-limited Targeted Training Provider Pilot to rapidly expand workforce training capacity in response to the January 2025 windstorms and wildfires. read more

Building on months of aggressive anti-fraud action, Los Angeles County Counsel has launched an investigation under Business and Professions Code Section 17200 (California’s Unfair Competition Law) into DTLA Law Group and others relating to potential fraud tied to false AB 218 claims. The County Counsel issued an administrative subpoena to DTLA Law Group seeking documents related to the firm’s business practices in handling AB 218 claims. read more

A 23-year-old Los Angeles man has been charged with 11 felony counts, including attempted murder with a hate crime allegation, in connection with a string of violent attacks against a transgender shopkeeper near MacArthur Park last year. read more

A Los Angeles police officer was charged today with two counts of felony insurance fraud for allegedly exaggerating an on-duty injury to collect disability benefits while participating in recreational skydiving and other physical activity. read more