NEWS RELEASES

The recent wildfires have devasted communities, displacing thousands of residents and bringing unimaginable grief, suffering and loss to our friends, families, neighbors and co-workers.

Ahead of another forecasted Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag warning and extreme fire weather, Los Angeles County is asking the public to prepare.

With critical fire weather conditions and a Particularly Dangerous Situation wind event forecasted to affect Southern California beginning tomorrow, Monday, January 20, 2025, through Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre‑deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout Los Angeles County.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

In response to the devastating impacts of the Los Angeles Wildfires, including the Eaton Fire, LA County Library Foundation and Altadena Library Foundation have partnered to launch the Connected Wellness Campaign, a collaborative effort to provide essential resources to affected families and individuals.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman today announced that charges have been filed against eight additional individuals in connection with eight alleged crimes committed during LA County’s devastating wildfires.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is committed to ensuring that all individuals, regardless of immigration status, can access essential public health services.

District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Gennaco, among the nation’s foremost experts in civil rights and police misconduct cases.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the mailing of Sample Ballot Books for the February 25, 2025 State Senate District 36 Special Primary Election has started.

The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) is providing replacement vital records (i.e., birth, death, marriage), real estate/property records, and business filing/registration records at no cost to those impacted by recent wildfires.

Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) today issued a statement in response to community concerns regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman today announced felony charges against two men in connection with separate alleged acts of arson during the ongoing deadly fires sweeping across the region — one in the City of Industry and another in the city of Irwindale.

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will be joining federal, state, and local partners, including the County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and local city governments, to provide on-site direct services to those impacted by the recent wildfires at the newly opened Local Assistance Centers (LACs) and SBA’s Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs). The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will be joining federal, state, and local partners, including the County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and local city governments, to provide on-site direct services to those impacted by the recent wildfires at the newly opened Local Assistance Centers (LACs) and SBA’s Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs).

Looting during a local emergency would become a felony punishable by a state prison sentence and make it a strike under California’s Three Strikes Law under proposed legislation by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman and Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, sending a strong regional message to opportunistic thieves that these crimes will not be tolerated, and that justice will be swift and it will be decisive.

Local Assistance Centers & Disaster Recovery Centers will open to the public starting today, January 14, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, they will be open to the public from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has launched an emergency resources webpage for workers and businesses to aid those impacted by the devastating wildfires. Designed as a one-stop hub, the page provides resources, assistance, and up-to-date information to support businesses and workers as they navigate recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Local Assistance & Disaster Resource Centers will open to the public on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 8:00PM.

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has launched an emergency resources webpage for workers and businesses to aid those impacted by the devastating wildfires. Designed as a one-stop hub, the page provides resources, assistance, and up-to-date information to support businesses and workers as they navigate recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Public Health has declared a Local Health Emergency and issued a Public Health Officer Order in response to the widespread impacts of the ongoing multiple critical fire events and windstorm conditions.

With the agreement and support of the state CalOES director, we are switching all local emergency notifications to the CalOES alert system until we have assurances that this problem will not be repeated.

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, potential direct smoke impact from the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst Wildfires burning has caused unhealthy air quality in Los Angeles County.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the following Los Angeles County beaches.

In the aftermath of the devastating wind and firestorm emergencies that have forced thousands of Los Angeles County residents to evacuate their homes, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) is warning businesses against illegal price gouging and urges the public to report suspected violations.

Kevin McGowan, Director of the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, released the following statement:

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, potential direct smoke impact from the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst Wildfires burning has caused unhealthy air quality in Los Angeles County.