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LA County Library Launches the Largest Book Club in L.A.: One Book, One County Promotes Connection and Conversation Across Communities

LA County Library Launches the Largest Book Club in L.A.: One Book, One County Promotes Connection and Conversation Across Communities 700 150 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Supervisor Janice Hahn is pleased to announce the launch of the new Summer Stars tutoring program at LA County Library, a vital initiative she championed through a Board of Supervisors motion that was unanimously approved.

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Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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:

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Deadline Approaching: Last Chance to Apply for LA County Rent Relief — Assistance Available Now

Deadline Approaching: Last Chance to Apply for LA County Rent Relief — Assistance Available Now 600 200 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

As the June 4 deadline approaches, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) urges all qualified landlords to seize this final opportunity to apply for the LA County Rent Relief Program.

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Man Charged with Stabbing Estranged Girlfriend Multiple Times at Her Home in Los Angeles

Man Charged with Stabbing Estranged Girlfriend Multiple Times at Her Home in Los Angeles 600 169 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a man has been charged with allegedly stabbing his estranged girlfriend multiple times on May 23 at her Sunland home in the city of Los Angeles.

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District Attorney Gascón Announces Murder Charge in Death of Venice Canals Victim Attacked on April 6

District Attorney Gascón Announces Murder Charge in Death of Venice Canals Victim Attacked on April 6 600 169 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón today announced that Anthony Jones, who is charged with sexually assaulting two women in the Venice Canals neighborhood on April 6, has now been additionally charged with murder with special circumstance allegations that he committed a forcible rape and forcible sodomy during the commission of the murder.

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New Library Tutoring Program for Young Learners Inspired by Supervisor Janice Hahn’s Board Motion Garners Interest from Over 1,500 Families

New Library Tutoring Program for Young Learners Inspired by Supervisor Janice Hahn’s Board Motion Garners Interest from Over 1,500 Families 700 150 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Supervisor Janice Hahn is pleased to announce the launch of the new Summer Stars tutoring program at LA County Library, a vital initiative she championed through a Board of Supervisors motion that was unanimously approved.

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Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County

Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified of one case of measles in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled to Los Angeles International (LAX) airport while infectious on May 19, 2024.

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Los Angeles General Medical Center Celebrates 30-Year Milestone of Trauma Care and Medical Education Excellence

Los Angeles General Medical Center Celebrates 30-Year Milestone of Trauma Care and Medical Education Excellence 540 102 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles General Medical Center proudly presented the 30th Annual National Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery Symposium, a distinguished two-day event celebrating three decades of exceptional collaboration and innovation in trauma care and medical education.

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JCOD Celebrates Graduation of Incubation Academy’s Fifth Cohort

JCOD Celebrates Graduation of Incubation Academy’s Fifth Cohort 765 296 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Justice Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) celebrated the graduation of 26 new organizations today from the Incubation Academy.

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Woman Charged in High-Speed Pursuit in Los Angeles, 405 Freeway

Woman Charged in High-Speed Pursuit in Los Angeles, 405 Freeway 600 169 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a woman has been charged with leading Los Angeles Police officers on a high-speed pursuit throughout Los Angeles that ended in a multi-vehicle crash on the northbound 405 Freeway on May 17.

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Public Health’s Office of Violence Prevention Attends White House Event on Community Violence Intervention to Identify Strategies to End Gun Violence

Public Health’s Office of Violence Prevention Attends White House Event on Community Violence Intervention to Identify Strategies to End Gun Violence 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Representatives from The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Office of Violence Prevention today joined other members of the National Offices of Violence Prevention Network (NOVPN) at an event hosted by the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

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JCOD to Host Father’s Day CARE Event Celebrating Justice-Involved Fathers and Families

JCOD to Host Father’s Day CARE Event Celebrating Justice-Involved Fathers and Families 765 296 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) is excited to announce it will be hosting a special Father’s Day event called “Father’s Day CARE: Celebrating Advocacy, Resilience and Empathy.”

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LA County Library Launches New Summer Stars Tutoring Program To Support Young Learners

LA County Library Launches New Summer Stars Tutoring Program To Support Young Learners 1024 191 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

LA County Library is excited to introduce the new Summer Stars tutoring program, which offers free in-person tutoring for students in grades 1-6. Developed in response to requests from parents, this initiative aims to provide extra support in reading and math to help young learners excel.

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Application Portal Opens Today for LA County Rent Relief Program

Application Portal Opens Today for LA County Rent Relief Program 600 200 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The application portal opens today for the second round of the Los Angeles County Rent Relief Program (LARRP) and will remain open through Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 4:59 PM PDT.

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Public Health Investigating a Case of Reported Hepatitis A at an LA County Grocery Store

Public Health Investigating a Case of Reported Hepatitis A at an LA County Grocery Store 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a report of hepatitis A virus infection in an employee of Whole Foods Market in Beverly Hills (239 N. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210).

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Public Health Monitoring Nationwide Avian Flu Outbreak

Public Health Monitoring Nationwide Avian Flu Outbreak 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is closely monitoring the ongoing multi-state outbreak of ­­H5N1 bird flu in wild birds, poultry, and U.S. dairy cows.

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Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County

Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified of one case of measles in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled to Los Angeles International (LAX) airport while infectious on May 9, 2024.

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DPSS & Partners Host CalFresh Awareness Event

DPSS & Partners Host CalFresh Awareness Event 848 223 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) outreach and program teams joined County of Los Angeles and community partners on May 8 to launch activities for CalFresh Awareness Month (CFAM) and to provide essential resources to Mar Vista area residents.

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Patriotic Hall Honors Asian American Veterans

Patriotic Hall Honors Asian American Veterans 1000 171 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA), in partnership with The Chinese American G.I. Project, is hosting an inaugural exhibit themed “Duty, Honor, Country, Courage: Asian-Americans in Military Service”.

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LA County Probation Chief Notes Improvements in the Safety and State Compliance of Department’s Juvenile Facilities

LA County Probation Chief Notes Improvements in the Safety and State Compliance of Department’s Juvenile Facilities 600 181 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

In a presentation to the LA County Board of Supervisors today, Chief Probation Officer Guillermo Viera Rosa said the Department has gone from ” a place where we essentially lost public trust” to an agency that is now in compliance with state standards and eager to work more closely with County partners to rehabilitate youth.

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County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control Joins Forces with CalAnimals, SF SPCA, and ASPCA for Inaugural California Adopt-a-Pet Day

County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control Joins Forces with CalAnimals, SF SPCA, and ASPCA for Inaugural California Adopt-a-Pet Day 608 188 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is proud to announce its participation in the first ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day organized by the California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA), and ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Scheduled for Saturday, June 1, this Statewide initiative aims to find loving homes for over 2,024 shelter pets across California.

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Public Health Investigating Hepatitis A Outbreak

Public Health Investigating Hepatitis A Outbreak 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A infections.

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LA County Probation Department Announces 66 Officers Put on Leave Pending Disciplinary Investigations Since January 1st

LA County Probation Department Announces 66 Officers Put on Leave Pending Disciplinary Investigations Since January 1st 600 181 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The LA County Probation Department today announced that it has put 66 sworn probation officers on administrative leave since January 1 pending internal affairs investigations into allegations of official misconduct, including at county juvenile facilities.

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LACoFD FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE LISTENING INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS

LACoFD FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE LISTENING INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS 600 200 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

On Monday, April 15, 2024, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) began accepting applications for a priority Fire Fighter Trainee recruitment. 

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Los Angeles County DCBA and The Center by Lendistry Announce Second Application Round for LA County Rent Relief Program

Los Angeles County DCBA and The Center by Lendistry Announce Second Application Round for LA County Rent Relief Program 600 200 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Following the successful completion of Round 1, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) and The Center by Lendistry are pleased to announce the second round of the Los Angeles County Rent Relief Program (LARRP). Applications will open on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 9:00 AM PST and will close on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 4:59 PM PST.

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