NEWS RELEASES

Los Angeles County filed an environmental justice lawsuit today against oil and gas well operators to force them to address dangers to human health and the environment caused by unplugged idle and exhausted oil and gas wells in the Inglewood Oil Field (IOF).

Today, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the official release of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for its Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP): Street Tree Planting and Maintenance Project Services.

Felony charges have been filed against social media influencer and hip-hop artist Clinton Adams, known online as “Clintnlord,” for allegedly sexually assaulting two women he lured to a vacant area impacted by January wildfires.

The Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) proudly celebrated a historic milestone on Dec. 5 with the graduation of the second cohort from the Los Angeles County Training Center (LACTC) Firefighter Training Program—its first-ever all-female class.

As we enter colder months, it’s important to plan ahead and take the proper steps to keep yourself, loved ones, and those most vulnerable safe during the winter season.

Today, the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations (LACCHR) released its annual analysis of hate crimes reported throughout Los Angeles County in 2024.

After a year marked by devastating wildfires, displacement, and mounting financial pressures for Los Angeles County residents, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) announced today that applications for the Emergency Rent Relief Program will open on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM PST.

As part of a series of reforms following the settlement of thousands of childhood sexual abuse claims under AB 218, LA County today announced that 211 operators are now available 24/7 to take reports of known or suspected child sexual abuse committed by County employees, contractors or volunteers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its 2024 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps, showing that obesity continues to be a significant public health challenge across the United States.

From November 3–7, 2025, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) proudly celebrates Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, a time to recognize and honor the incredible staff and volunteers at our seven animal care centers who worked tirelessly to care for nearly 33,000 animals this year.

Today, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the official release of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for its Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP): Street Tree Planting and Maintenance Project Services.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will mark the 38th annual World AIDS Day on December 1. In recognition of this year’s global theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response” Public Health is partnering with iconic landmarks across the County that will be illuminated in red to reflect solidarity and raise awareness.

To kick off the holiday shopping season, this Cyber Monday, the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is launching a new Shop Local LA County Gift Card Program – part of the Shop Local. Dine Local. Recover Local. Campaign – that helps local consumers spend their dollars with fire-impacted, brick-and-mortar food, retail, and service businesses in LA County and contribute to the region’s recovery and resiliency.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will mark the 38th annual World AIDS Day on December 1. In recognition of this year’s global theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response” Public Health is partnering with iconic landmarks across the County that will be illuminated in red to reflect solidarity and raise awareness.

A new study from the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (LA Health Services) shows that a redesigned approach to treating men with enlarged prostates — one of the most common conditions affecting men over 50 — lowers costs, shortens the time patients spend in care, and increases the number of patients each specialist can treat.

This Small Business Saturday, the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) granted its final awards of $100,000 to 20 Chambers of Commerce, closing the fifth and final phase of the department’s LA County Economic Opportunity Grant (EOG) Program.

A Los Angeles man has been charged with shutting down the 110 Freeway in Downtown Los Angeles in 2023 to record a music video.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the seventh post-Election Night ballot count update for the November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election.

Today, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced Reentry Employment, Navigation, Engagement, and Wellbeing (RENEW), a workforce development program that expands transitional employment, training, supportive services, and connections to quality jobs and career pathways with four Employment Social Enterprises (ESEs) for individuals on Post-Release Community Supervision and others impacted by the justice system. 

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) proudly announces the appointment of Derek Elleri as the new Chief of Lake Lifeguard within the newly formed Aquatics Agency.

Murder charges have been filed against three men accused of fatally shooting rising Latino music artist DELAROSA during an ambush-style attack in Northridge on Nov. 22.

Felony charges have been filed against West Covina Police Officer Jose Garcia for allegedly stealing cash from motorists during traffic stops beginning in 2024.

A 27-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Alhambra Police Officer Alec Sanders who was killed in a traffic collision during a vehicle pursuit last week.

The Barry J. Nidorf Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) proudly hosted the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA) Drum Core Winter Concert on Saturday, celebrating the achievements of the program’s second cohort of young musicians currently housed at the facility.

As thousands of LA County residents continue to recover from the 2025 Palisades, Eaton, and other wildfires, and amid increasing financial pressures tied to federal actions impacting vulnerable households, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), in partnership with The Center by Lendistry, will soon launch the Emergency Rent Relief Program.