The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has cleared 50% of the 4,499 properties deferred to it by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during Phase 1 household hazardous materials (HHM) removal operations. The milestone comes just seven days after the EPA’s deadline for completing Phase 1 work in wildfire-affected areas.

Los Angeles County homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the January wildfires have a few weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA has extended the application deadline to Monday, March 31, 2025.

Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks), with the generous support of Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, multiple Los Angeles County Departments, and philanthropic and community partners, announced plans to reopen Loma Alta Park in May after it was damaged from the Eaton Fire, and since closed.

District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman today announced that former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Custody Assistant Daniel Everts pleaded no contest to forcing a woman inmate to engage in sex acts at LASD’s Lancaster Station in June 2019.

With LA County’s Sidewalk Vending Ordinance now in effect, Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is announcing the launch of the Small Business Mobility Fund Formalization Grants, a program to help sidewalk vendors meet permitting and compliance requirements needed to operate their business in the unincorporated areas of the County and participate in the open-air economy.  

Due to current rainfall, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises beach users to avoid all water contact, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers due to potentially higher bacteria levels in these areas.

In response to community feedback and a comprehensive review of hazardous tree removal procedures, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has implemented updates to its tree marking system and clarified details regarding the newly available hazardous tree removal waiver.

The Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) will spearhead a critical discussion on social justice and systemic transformation at the 2025 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals, showcasing the groundbreaking work being done in Los Angeles County to support justice-impacted individuals.

District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman today announced that Ishmail Bangura, 33, has been charged with assaulting a 63-year-old woman during a first-degree residential burglary with the intent to commit rape and attacking a young child in the West Los Angeles neighborhood of Sawtelle on Feb. 27.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan certified the final results for the February 25, 2025 State Senate District 36 Special Primary Election.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today released its sixth annual report on mortality among people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County.

The Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation and the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation announce the appointment of Su Oh as Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

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 03/01/2025.

Due to current rainfall, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises beach users to avoid all water contact, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers due to potentially higher bacteria levels in these areas.

Los Angeles County filed suit today against Southern California Edison and Edison International (SCE) to recover costs and damages sustained by the County from the Eaton Fire.

Los Angeles County Public Works is closely monitoring a series of storm systems forecasted to bring light to moderate rainfall to the region through Friday.

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is launching a new High Road Training Partnerships (HRTP) Fund, a grant program, with over $17 million available to fund innovative, high-quality workforce training models delivered by worker-centered organizations and employers.

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:

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 02/16/2025.

District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman today announced that one current and one former employee of the California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Athletics Department have been charged with stealing approximately $36,560 from the university through fraudulent time sheets certifying hundreds of hours of nonexistent work between January and December 2022.

“The Los Angeles County Probation Department fully supports and applauds the Attorney General and his office for today’s indictments.

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:

A hazardous tree removal waiver has been established for property owners participating in the federally funded Private Property Debris Removal (PPDR) Program who wish to retain specific trees on their property.

The Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) and Metro Los Angeles are partnering for this year’s National Nutrition Month to help amplify the message that good health starts with good nutrition. 

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 02/16/2025.