NEWS RELEASES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to get protected against measles, following the confirmation of a measles case linked to an out-of-county traveler that passed through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) while infectious.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman welcomed three new employees today — a Labrador retriever, standard poodle, and border collie/poodle mix professionally trained to support victims of sexual and physical abuse, domestic violence, and human trafficking; people with disabilities; and family members of homicide victims.

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its innovative “Vet@ThePark” clinics, which have made a significant impact on the community by providing accessible and affordable veterinary care.

Four groundbreaking programs, rooted in equity and economic justice, have earned Los Angeles County national recognition from the National Association of Counties (NACo).

Today, California Attorney General Rob Bonta held a press conference announcing that the California Department of Justice has filed a motion in Los Angeles County Superior Court seeking to place Los Angeles County’s juvenile halls under a court-appointed receivership.

The Department fully acknowledges many of the issues raised by Attorney General Bonta regarding juvenile halls in our county.

In light of the recent request by Attorney General Bonta to place Los Angeles County juvenile halls in receivership, DYD reaffirms that its paramount focus remains the well-being and support of youth within county facilities.

Los Angeles County Public Defender, Ricardo D. García, issued the following statement in response to Attorney General Rob Bonta’s call for the state to take control of the County’s juvenile halls through receivership: 

A 29-year-old man was charged today in a 74-count complaint, including 37 counts of attempted murder and 37 counts of assault with a deadly weapon — one count for each of the 37 victims, after allegedly driving his vehicle into a crowd of people outside an East Hollywood nightclub, injuring dozens, some critically.

Los Angeles General Medical Center (LA General) has earned the prestigious Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), joining an elite group of fewer than 10 percent of hospitals nationwide recognized for nursing excellence. 

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission (Commission) unanimously elected Commissioner Hans Johnson to serve as its new Chair.

LA vs Hate joined faith leaders, elected officials, artists, and community members at the Islamic Center of Southern California to celebrate the unveiling of a new mural titled “Sabr at Fajr”, created by Palestinian-American artist Saj Issa.

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.

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.

We are deeply saddened by the federal administration’s decision to bar undocumented Californians from accessing critical federally funded health and social service programs. 

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.

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.

Los Angeles General Medical Center, a public hospital run by the L.A. County Department of Health Services, is seeking the media and public’s help in identifying a patient who has been hospitalized since 07/07/2025.

A new report from the California Policy Lab at UCLA shows promising early results from LA County’s Homelessness Prevention Unit (HPU).

A 29-year-old Long Beach man has been charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office with crimes occurring from April to July 2025 involving violently raping a woman in Long Beach, attempting to rape a woman in Santa Monica, and attacking a man in Long Beach as part of a hate crime.

The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office (LACPDO) has been honored with two Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing outstanding innovation in local government.

The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a heat advisory as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:

A 26-year-old man has been charged with shooting at two Los Angeles police officers, injuring one of them, near Exposition Park this past Saturday.

Global fast fashion retailer Shein will pay $700,000 to settle a civil lawsuit brought by the District Attorney’s Offices of Napa, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sonoma counties.

Today, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and partners Dalberg LLC and UCLA Labor Center proudly announced the launch of the County’s $17.8 million High Road Training Partnership (HRTP) Fund, issuing grants to 19 awardees that will train over 1,800 workers and create pathways to quality jobs in high-growth sectors across LA County.