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Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Unprovoked Downtown Los Angeles Stabbing

Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Unprovoked Downtown Los Angeles Stabbing 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

A 39-year-old man out on parole for a previous conviction has been charged with attempted murder for a random stabbing of a 70-year-old woman in downtown Los Angeles.

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Public Health Reports All Time High of Flea-Borne Typhus Cases

Public Health Reports All Time High of Flea-Borne Typhus Cases 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reporting a record number of flea-borne typhus cases in Los Angeles County, with 220 cases identified in 2025, the highest-ever recorded.

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Los Angeles County Launches Second Cycle of Commercial Acquisition Fund to Advance Community Ownership and Revitalize Neighborhood Corridors

Los Angeles County Launches Second Cycle of Commercial Acquisition Fund to Advance Community Ownership and Revitalize Neighborhood Corridors 714 137 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Genesis LA Economic Growth Corporation (Genesis LA) today announced the launch of the second funding cycle of the LA County Commercial Acquisition Fund (LA County CAF or CAF) — a targeted investment of $2.6 million to advance community ownership and revitalize commercial corridors throughout Los Angeles County.  

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Former State Hospital Police Chief, Officer Charged in Felony Timecard Fraud Scheme

Former State Hospital Police Chief, Officer Charged in Felony Timecard Fraud Scheme 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

A former Metropolitan State Hospital Police chief and one of his officers have been charged with felony grand theft, accused of submitting fraudulent timecards to divert public funds for private gain.

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No Waitlists Starting Today: LA County Library Expands One Book, One Coast with Unlimited Access to George Takei’s They Called Us Enemy

No Waitlists Starting Today: LA County Library Expands One Book, One Coast with Unlimited Access to George Takei’s They Called Us Enemy 1024 191 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

LA County Library is expanding access to its regional reading initiative, One Book, One Coast, with the launch of a simultaneous use license that allows readers to access unlimited digital copies of They Called Us Enemy through the Libby app beginning April 1.

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LA County Launches “Dine Local” to Strengthen and Support Food Businesses

LA County Launches “Dine Local” to Strengthen and Support Food Businesses 714 137 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

This National Nutrition Month, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), in partnership with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), the County Sustainability Office (CSO), and the Department of Public Works (DPW), is launching Dine Local, a new campaign and resource program designed to help more than 26,000 food businesses increase revenue and modernize operations as well as strengthen long-term sustainability across the region.

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LACDMH Continues to Operate Two Drop-in Centers for Fire-Impacted Residents in Altadena & Pacific Palisades Through State Partnership

LACDMH Continues to Operate Two Drop-in Centers for Fire-Impacted Residents in Altadena & Pacific Palisades Through State Partnership 403 97 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), in partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services’ CalHOPE Program, will continue to offer mental health and supportive services through June 2026 for those displaced and/or affected by the 2025 Eaton and Palisades Fires. 

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LA County DEO Opens Enrollment for LA: RISE Program

LA County DEO Opens Enrollment for LA: RISE Program 714 137 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the reopening of enrollment for the County’s LA:RISE (Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise) program.

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Felony Charges Filed Against LAUSD Employee and Vendor Owner in Alleged $22 Million Contracting Scheme

Felony Charges Filed Against LAUSD Employee and Vendor Owner in Alleged $22 Million Contracting Scheme 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

A Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) information technology employee and the owner of a technology vendor company are facing felony charges in connection with an alleged scheme that directed more than $22 million in district contracts to the vendor.

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LA General Medical Center Leads Once-in-a-Generation Transformation—Patients See Improved Outcomes Amid National Healthcare Uncertainty

LA General Medical Center Leads Once-in-a-Generation Transformation—Patients See Improved Outcomes Amid National Healthcare Uncertainty 540 102 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles General Medical Center today announced publication of a peer-reviewed commentary article in the Journal of Healthcare Leadership detailing the story of one of the most significant transformations in its more than 140-year partnership with University of Southern California

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DEO Opens Request for Proposals for Financial Services Provider to Support the County’s New Employee and Worker Ownership Initiative

DEO Opens Request for Proposals for Financial Services Provider to Support the County’s New Employee and Worker Ownership Initiative 672 171 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Today, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the release of the Employee and Worker Ownership Initiative Financial Services Request for Proposals (RFP), inviting qualified financial institutions to administer and manage a County-owned loan program that will support businesses transitioning to employee and worker ownership models and help existing employee- or worker-owned businesses grow within or into Los Angeles County.

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JCOD Launches Partnership with Dirtbags Academy to Expand Skilled Trades Training for Justice-Involved Individuals

JCOD Launches Partnership with Dirtbags Academy to Expand Skilled Trades Training for Justice-Involved Individuals 765 296 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) today celebrated the launch of a new partnership with Dirtbags Academy, expanding workforce development opportunities for justice-involved individuals through JCOD’s Skills+Experience for the Careers of Tomorrow (SECTOR) program.

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LA County Resumes Delivery of Imported Water after Pausing to Address Invasive Mussel

LA County Resumes Delivery of Imported Water after Pausing to Address Invasive Mussel 898 144 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County Public Works strongly advises residents and motorists to prepare ahead of a strong storm system forecasted to reach Los Angeles County beginning Tuesday night, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, elevated flash flood risk, and dangerous road conditions.

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LA County Awards $140,000 in Entrepreneurship Academy Grants to Support Small Business Growth

LA County Awards $140,000 in Entrepreneurship Academy Grants to Support Small Business Growth 714 137 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has awarded $140,000 in Entrepreneurship Academy Grants through the Small Business Mobility Fund (SBMF), providing direct capital to 70 entrepreneurs and small business owners across the region.

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On World TB Day, Public Health Warns Rising TB Cases and Funding Cuts Threaten Progress and Increase Risk of Spread in Los Angeles County

On World TB Day, Public Health Warns Rising TB Cases and Funding Cuts Threaten Progress and Increase Risk of Spread in Los Angeles County 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today released its 2025 Tuberculosis (TB) Surveillance Report, reporting a 3.4% increase in cases over the past year in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 554 cases, the highest since 2016.

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LA County Highlights Innovative Program Supporting Incarcerated Mothers and Their Babies During World Doula Week

LA County Highlights Innovative Program Supporting Incarcerated Mothers and Their Babies During World Doula Week 621 286 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

As communities around the world recognize World Doula Week March 22 – March 28, 2026, Los Angeles County is highlighting a groundbreaking partnership that brings compassionate doula and lactation support to pregnant people who are incarcerated — strengthening maternal health, infant outcomes, and family bonds during one of life’s most vulnerable moments.

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Serial Arsonist Charged With Setting Fire to Gentlemen’s Club in Canoga Park, Los Angeles

Serial Arsonist Charged With Setting Fire to Gentlemen’s Club in Canoga Park, Los Angeles 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

A 47-year-old man has been charged with felony arson for setting fire to a gentlemen’s club in Canoga Park and repeatedly setting fire to an electrical vault in the Fashion District in downtown Los Angeles.

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Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole After Killing Girlfriend Less Than a Year After Release for Two Other Murders

Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole After Killing Girlfriend Less Than a Year After Release for Two Other Murders 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Darryl Lamar Collins was sentenced today to life without the possibility of parole for the murder of his girlfriend Fatima Johnson — a killing that came just 364 days after he was released from prison for two previous murders.

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Animal Rescue Operation Underway for 700 Dogs and Cats

Animal Rescue Operation Underway for 700 Dogs and Cats 478 134 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

At 7:00 a.m. this morning, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) served a search warrant in the 46000 block of 266th Street West in Lake Hughes, California, for violation of animal welfare laws.

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Two LAPD Officers Charged With Insurance Fraud

Two LAPD Officers Charged With Insurance Fraud 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Two Los Angeles police officers have been charged with insurance fraud for illegally collecting more than $77,000 in unemployment benefits even though they were on the force.

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Ordinary People Showing Extraordinary Courage Honored by District Attorney Hochman in Long Beach

Ordinary People Showing Extraordinary Courage Honored by District Attorney Hochman in Long Beach 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman today honored two individuals at the Courage Awards whose remarkable bravery helped bring justice in the face of fear and danger.

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LA County Commission on Human Relations’ 49th JAF Awards Honored Angelica Salas, AG Rob Bonta and Five Outstanding Supervisorial District Awardees

LA County Commission on Human Relations’ 49th JAF Awards Honored Angelica Salas, AG Rob Bonta and Five Outstanding Supervisorial District Awardees 845 158 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Today, human relations heroes were honored at the 49th John Anson Ford (JAF) Human Relations Awards in Downtown LA.

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Rebecca Grossman’s Murder Convictions Upheld on Appeal

Rebecca Grossman’s Murder Convictions Upheld on Appeal 538 147 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

A California appellate court upheld Rebecca Grossman’s double murder convictions for a hit-and-run that killed brothers Mark and Jacob Iskander, ages 11 and 8, who were crossing a marked crosswalk with their parents in a residential neighborhood in Westlake Village in 2020.

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Public Health Issues Alert: Do Not Consume RAW FARM-Brand Cheddar Cheese Linked to Ongoing E. coli Outbreak

Public Health Issues Alert: Do Not Consume RAW FARM-Brand Cheddar Cheese Linked to Ongoing E. coli Outbreak 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is alerting the public to an ongoing outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) linked to RAW FARM-brand raw cheddar cheese.

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JCOD Receives Over $8.5 Million Conditional State Grant Award for Warm Landing Place Project

JCOD Receives Over $8.5 Million Conditional State Grant Award for Warm Landing Place Project 765 296 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) has been selected to receive a conditional state grant award of more than $8.5 million for its Warm Landing Place Facility Project through the California Department of Health Care Services.

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