NEWS RELEASES

The Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA) today announced the launch of the Veteran Housing Navigation Program (VHNP), a new countywide effort designed to accelerate housing placements for homeless and justice-involved veterans and strengthen long-term housing stability across all five Supervisorial Districts.

The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) announced today that the application portal for the LA County Emergency Rent Relief Program is now open.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that 32-year-old Nick Reiner was charged today with murdering his parents, Hollywood luminary Rob Reiner and photographer-producer Michele Singer Reiner, over the weekend at the couple’s Brentwood home.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors swore in Edward Yen this week to his role as Executive Officer.

A 36-year-old Lancaster man who allegedly killed his wife and fled to Peru with their children has been extradited and surrendered to Los Angeles County authorities.

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the official closure and full distribution of the LA Region Small Business & Worker Relief Funds, a financial relief program created in response to the January 2025 windstorms and wildfires.

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) today hosted a special screening of the award-winning film, “Rosemead,” at AMC Century City 15, followed by a panel discussion on mental health, families and cultural values, featuring the film’s lead actor and producer Lucy Liu, director Eric Lin, actor Lawrence Shou, and LACDMH Director Lisa H. Wong, Psy.D.

A 47-year-old man was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering an elderly woman aboard a Metro train last year.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman was joined by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger to announce felony charges against five unlicensed contractors as a result of an operation conducted by the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation and the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, in partnership with the LA County Department of Health Services (LA Health Services), the Office of Decedent Affairs, and the Chaplains of LA General Medical Center, hosted a solemn non-denominational, interfaith burial ceremony today at the historic Los Angeles County Cemetery.

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) held a grand opening for the High Desert Mental Health Center (MHC) to provide mental health services and resources to the Antelope Valley community.

The Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) celebrated a major milestone today with the graduation of 30 organizations from the JCOD Incubation Academy’s 10th cohort, the program’s largest class to date.

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.