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Man Charged With Decades-Old Slaying of 23-Year-Old Woman Whose Body Was Found in Azusa Drainage Ditch

Man Charged With Decades-Old Slaying of 23-Year-Old Woman Whose Body Was Found in Azusa Drainage Ditch 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

A 63-year-old man was charged today with the 1996 fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old woman who was reported missing by her older brother and had last been seen at a bus stop in El Monte.

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Pasadena Fire Captain Faces Nine Felony Sex Abuse Charges Involving Three Children

Pasadena Fire Captain Faces Nine Felony Sex Abuse Charges Involving Three Children 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

A Pasadena Fire Department captain has been charged with nine felony counts for allegedly sexually abusing three children under the age of 14 over a period spanning more than two decades in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

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New Report from LA County DEO and LAEDC Reveals Widespread Economic Impacts of Federal Immigration Enforcement

New Report from LA County DEO and LAEDC Reveals Widespread Economic Impacts of Federal Immigration Enforcement 714 137 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

oday, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) released a report analyzing the economic impacts of federal immigration enforcement activities on small businesses, workers, and communities across Los Angeles County.

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District Attorney Hochman and Law Enforcement Officials Urge Public to Stay Vigilant at Banks and ATMs Around the Lunar New Year and Other Holidays

District Attorney Hochman and Law Enforcement Officials Urge Public to Stay Vigilant at Banks and ATMs Around the Lunar New Year and Other Holidays 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman and law enforcement officials from across the county urge the public to stay vigilant, especially when withdrawing and depositing money at banks and ATMs.

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LA County Launches $14.6 Million Expansion of Emergency Rent Relief Program / El Condado de Los Ángeles lanza una expansión de $14.6 millones del Programa de Ayuda de Emergencia para la Renta

LA County Launches $14.6 Million Expansion of Emergency Rent Relief Program / El Condado de Los Ángeles lanza una expansión de $14.6 millones del Programa de Ayuda de Emergencia para la Renta 600 200 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Emergency Rent Relief Program (LAERRP) application portal reopens today at 9:00 a.m. to provide continued housing relief for tenants, landlords, and displaced homeowners experiencing emergency-related financial hardship.

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DEO Opens Request for Proposals for Technical Assistance and Education Services Provider to Support the County’s Employee and Workers Ownership Initiative

DEO Opens Request for Proposals for Technical Assistance and Education Services Provider to Support the County’s Employee and Workers Ownership Initiative 714 137 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Today, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the release of the Employee and Worker Ownership Initiative (EWOI) Technical Assistance and Education Services Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting qualified entities to help local entrepreneurs, workers, and business owners understand, pursue, and successfully implement employee and worker ownership models with a full suite of technical assistance and education services.

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Public Health Applauds City of Los Angeles Adopting New Ordinance to Strengthen Hospital Financial Assistance and Prevent Medical Debt

Public Health Applauds City of Los Angeles Adopting New Ordinance to Strengthen Hospital Financial Assistance and Prevent Medical Debt 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health applauds the City of Los Angeles’ adoption of the County’s ordinance requiring hospitals to report standardized data on financial assistance and debt collection practices, an important step to prevent medical debt and strengthen protections for patients.

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LA County Aims to Keep People Sheltered and Housed by Focusing on Proven Programs

LA County Aims to Keep People Sheltered and Housed by Focusing on Proven Programs 1024 289 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the $843 million Spending Plan for the Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) in fiscal year 2026-27, prioritizing core programs and services that have proven most effective in reducing homelessness with a focus on serving disproportionately impacted populations, including families, youth, and survivors of domestic violence.

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February is National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month

February is National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month 478 134 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

In recognition of National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and reducing the overpopulation of pets in our communities.

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L.A. County Responds to Extreme Weather, Approves Heat Action Plan

L.A. County Responds to Extreme Weather, Approves Heat Action Plan 1024 225 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the County Heat Action Plan – a detailed blueprint that outlines how the County will respond to rising average temperatures and extreme heat events in the coming decades. 

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SB 694 Advances, Strengthening Protections Related to Veterans’ Benefits

SB 694 Advances, Strengthening Protections Related to Veterans’ Benefits 1000 171 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Senate Bill 694 (SB 694), legislation addressing deceptive and unfair practices related to benefits claims for veterans and military-connected individuals, has passed both chambers of the California State Legislature.

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LA County Confirms Third Measles Case; All Cases Are Travel-Related

LA County Confirms Third Measles Case; All Cases Are Travel-Related 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a resident who recently traveled internationally and visited at least one public location in LA County while infectious.

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LA County Commission for Women Unites with Representatives, Elected Officials, Residents at Inaugural Women’s Civic Engagement Event

LA County Commission for Women Unites with Representatives, Elected Officials, Residents at Inaugural Women’s Civic Engagement Event 1024 225 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, the LA County Commission for Women, the National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC), and NWPC LA Metro hosted an inaugural Civic Engagement event designed to bring together women across Los Angeles County to engage in civic service and community leadership roles.

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Public Health Confirms Second 2026 Measles Case Linked to Traveler

Public Health Confirms Second 2026 Measles Case Linked to Traveler 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles linked to an international traveler who was infectious while traveling through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), at least one other public exposure location, and healthcare settings in Los Angeles County.

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DEO Launches Shop Local Business Labs Series to Equip Small Businesses with Tools to Innovate, Compete, and Grow

DEO Launches Shop Local Business Labs Series to Equip Small Businesses with Tools to Innovate, Compete, and Grow 714 137 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the launch of the Shop Local Business Labs Series, a five-part, hands-on workshop experience designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs strengthen their operations, adopt new technologies, and remain competitive in an increasingly digital economy.

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LA County Emergency Rent Relief Program to Relaunch February 9; Phase II Accepts Tenant Applications

LA County Emergency Rent Relief Program to Relaunch February 9; Phase II Accepts Tenant Applications 600 200 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County announced today that the Los Angeles County Emergency Rent Relief Program (LAERRP), will reopen on Monday, February 9, 2026, expanding access by allowing tenants to apply while continuing to accept applications from landlords.

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LA County DEO Announces Inaugural Tenant of the LA County Launch Pad at Evermont in South LA

LA County DEO Announces Inaugural Tenant of the LA County Launch Pad at Evermont in South LA 714 137 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), in partnership with Second District Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and Primestor Development LLC, proudly opens the LA County Launch Pad to the public and welcomes its first tenant, Nuna Behavioral Healthcare. LA County Launch Pad is a small business accelerator offering subsidized commercial space to local entrepreneurs accessing their first brick-and-mortar.

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Los Angeles County Probation Department Completes Relocation of Los Padrinos Female and Gender-Expansive Youth to Campus Kilpatrick

Los Angeles County Probation Department Completes Relocation of Los Padrinos Female and Gender-Expansive Youth to Campus Kilpatrick 600 181 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Pursuant to the court approved Los Padrinos depopulation plan, the Los Angeles County Probation Department has completed the relocation of all female and gender-expansive youth to Campus Kilpatrick (CVK) in Malibu.

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Driver Sentenced for Driving Minivan at Anti-ICE Protesters Last Summer

Driver Sentenced for Driving Minivan at Anti-ICE Protesters Last Summer 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

A parolee who drove a minivan at protestors in downtown Los Angeles last June has been sentenced to six years in state prison after pleading no contest to assault with a deadly weapon.

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JCOD Launches Rapid Diversion Program at San Fernando Courthouse, Expanding Access to Pretrial Behavioral Health Diversion

JCOD Launches Rapid Diversion Program at San Fernando Courthouse, Expanding Access to Pretrial Behavioral Health Diversion 765 296 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) has launched its Rapid Diversion Program (RDP) at the San Fernando Courthouse, expanding access to pretrial behavioral health diversion for individuals with mental health or substance use needs.

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Glendale Firefighter Charged with Domestic Violence Murder

Glendale Firefighter Charged with Domestic Violence Murder 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

A Glendale firefighter-paramedic was charged today with the domestic violence murder of his wife at their North Hollywood home earlier this week.

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Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Charges CEO of Nonprofit Abundant Blessings With Defrauding Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Charges CEO of Nonprofit Abundant Blessings With Defrauding Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has charged Alexander Soofer, the CEO of the nonprofit Abundant Blessings, with defrauding the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) of more than $5 million, approximately $2 million of which illegally went toward his own properties or was accounted for through fraudulent invoices between 2022 and 2024.

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LA General Medical Center Leads U.S. Practice Change with Safer, Patient-Centered Treatment for Deadly Fungal Meningitis

LA General Medical Center Leads U.S. Practice Change with Safer, Patient-Centered Treatment for Deadly Fungal Meningitis 540 102 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Physicians at Los Angeles General Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest public safety-net hospitals, are the first U.S. hospital team to publish real-world evidence showing that a simpler, safer treatment for a life-threatening fungal brain infection dramatically improves patient care — without compromising cure rates.

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LA County and LAEDC Release Second Public Update on Wildfire Economic Impact Study

LA County and LAEDC Release Second Public Update on Wildfire Economic Impact Study 714 137 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)’s Institute for Applied Economics hosted the second public webinar in a four-part series examining the economic impacts of the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires.

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Friday Deadline Nears for LA County Emergency Rent Relief Program for Past-Due Rent and Mortgage Debt

Friday Deadline Nears for LA County Emergency Rent Relief Program for Past-Due Rent and Mortgage Debt 600 200 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

With the January 23 application deadline approaching, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) is urging eligible landlords and displaced homeowners to apply for the LA County Emergency Rent Relief Program, which provides financial assistance to help cover past-due rent owed by tenants, before the final cutoff.

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