NEWS RELEASES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is providing guidance after a ruptured pipeline released approximately 2,400 gallons of crude oil in East Los Angeles near Cesar Chavez and Eastern Ave and went into nearby storm drains.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved the appointment of Joseph M. Nicchitta as Chief Executive Officer of Los Angeles County effective immediately. Nicchitta has served as Acting and then Interim Chief Executive Officer since October 2025.

The County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) today released the findings of the independent investigation conducted by Citygate Associates, LLC (Citygate) examining evacuation decisions, incident communications, and fire behavior during the critical overnight hours of the Eaton Fire in Altadena.

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today released the Los Angeles County General Hospital (LACGH) Campus Master Plan.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan reminds eligible voters that Monday, May 18, is the deadline to register to vote and receive a Vote by Mail ballot for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election. 

Partners of the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project will host a public meeting on Sunday, May 31, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Pierce College in Woodland Hills to share updates on ongoing restoration and design efforts for one of Southern California’s last remaining coastal wetlands.

Today, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the official release of a new work order solicitation for the Preparing Los Angeles for County Employment (PLACE) Program.

As communities across the nation observe Water Awareness Month, Water for LA is launching a new website to help Los Angeles County residents better understand where their water comes from, how local water systems work, and the steps they can take to help protect this essential resource. 

Today, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the LA County Board of Supervisors announced the third and final round of the Small Business Resiliency Fund (SBRF), bringing the total in direct financial assistance to over $5.4 million for 1,327 businesses impacted by immigration enforcement actions.

On Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) will be performing aerial firefighting training with partner agencies at the 69 Bravo Helispot located in the Santa Monica Mountains above Topanga Canyon.

A new evaluation by the RAND Corporation finds that the Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department’s (JCOD) Breaking Barriers program is making measurable progress in helping justice-involved individuals and families secure and maintain housing while building long-term stability through coordinated housing and employment support.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, led by Board Chair Hilda L. Solis, has proclaimed May 1 as International Workers’ Day in Los Angeles County.

On Friday, May 1, the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) will launch its annual CalFresh Awareness Month (CFAM) campaign to reduce food insecurity by promoting and increasing enrollment in CalFresh, the food assistance program that serves as a vital safety net for low-income individuals and households in Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the mailing of Vote by Mail (VBM) ballots to all registered voters for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election.   

The Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector is reminding residents whose properties were impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires that the deadline to make payments is Thursday, April 30, 2026.

The public is advised of a California Department of Public Health (CDPH) mussel quarantine order effective May 1 through October 31, 2026. During the quarantine, all species of mussels gathered by recreational sport harvesters from California’s ocean shore should not be consumed by humans.

As the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) marks 50 years of advocating for Los Angeles County residents and helping landlords and tenants resolve housing disputes through counseling and mediation, the Department today announced the launch of the Eviction Diversion Pilot Program (EDPP), a new initiative designed to help eligible landlords and tenants resolve rent-related disputes before an eviction moves through the court system.

One year after launching California’s first coordinated prehospital blood transfusion program, Los Angeles County’s LA-DROP initiative continues to transform trauma care—delivering life-saving blood to patients before they reach the hospital and intervening at one of the most critical moments in care.

LA County Library will welcome Julia Quinn, the bestselling author whose “Bridgerton” novels inspired the hit Netflix series, for a special Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series event on Saturday, May 23, at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach.

A 44-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after he stabbed a Long Beach Police officer multiple times while the officer and his partner were responding to a call on April 17.

A 30-year-old man was charged today with murder in the stabbing of first-grade teacher Arti Varma, 69, and the attempted murder of her 25-year-old daughter, Meera Varma, at their home in Burbank.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced that the mailing of Sample Ballot Books to all registered voters has started for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election.

A man was charged today with murder in the killing of an 84-year-old Korean man living with dementia who had wandered from a convalescent home before being brutally beaten and set on fire in downtown Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the award of $105,000 in Small Business Mobility Fund (SBMF) Launch Grants to support 12 small businesses establishing or expanding brick-and-mortar locations in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is excited to announce the renaming of the Castaic Animal Care Center to the Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center. This change reflects our commitment to serving the entire Santa Clarita Valley community and enhancing our outreach efforts to promote animal welfare.