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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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Public Health Responds to Privacy Breach

Public Health Responds to Privacy Breach 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Between February 19, 2024, and February 20, 2024, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health experienced a phishing attack in which a hacker was able to gain log-in credentials of 53 Public Health employees through a phishing email, compromising the personal information of more than 200,000 individuals.

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Statement from Los Angeles County Probation Department regarding Operation Graduation Incident at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Statement from Los Angeles County Probation Department regarding Operation Graduation Incident at Walt Disney Concert Hall 600 181 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Today, the Los Angeles County Office of Education and the Los Angeles County Probation Department hosted Operation Graduation at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Receives Quality and Productivity Commission’s Top Ten and Mega Million Dollar Awards

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Receives Quality and Productivity Commission’s Top Ten and Mega Million Dollar Awards 403 97 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) was recently recognized with four 2024 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo).

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District Attorney Gascón Announces Charges Against Man in Organized Retail Grand Theft at Auto Zone in Los Angeles

District Attorney Gascón Announces Charges Against Man in Organized Retail Grand Theft at Auto Zone in Los Angeles 600 169 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Danny Sanchez has been charged with alleged organized retail grand theft at an Auto Zone, and leading Los Angeles police on a pursuit in the city of Los Angeles on June 10.     

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Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Receives 21 National Achievement Awards

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Receives 21 National Achievement Awards 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) earned 21 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo).

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LA County Library’s Annual Free Lunch at the Library Program Returns

LA County Library’s Annual Free Lunch at the Library Program Returns 1024 191 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

LA County Library’s annual Lunch at the Library program returns, providing free, nutritious meals to kids and teens 18 and under during the summer months.

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LA County Conducts Pathway Home Operation in Monrovia and Duarte

LA County Conducts Pathway Home Operation in Monrovia and Duarte 904 297 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County’s Pathway Home program brought 52 people experiencing homelessness off the streets of Monrovia, Duarte, and surrounding areas in unincorporated LA County into safe interim housing, where they will receive supportive services and other resources to help them transition out of homelessness and into permanent housing.

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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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Los Angeles County Achieves Highest Credit Ratings From Two Major Ratings Agencies

Los Angeles County Achieves Highest Credit Ratings From Two Major Ratings Agencies 685 150 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Fitch Ratings has raised the County’s long-term issuer credit rating to AAA from AA+, garnering the highest possible credit rating available in the financial markets.

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LA County DACC Presents Heart to Home: A Super Pet Adoption Event at William S. Hart Regional Park

LA County DACC Presents Heart to Home: A Super Pet Adoption Event at William S. Hart Regional Park 608 188 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is pleased to announce the second Heart to Home Super Pet Adoption Event taking place at William S Hart Regional Park in Santa Clarita on June 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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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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District Attorney Gascón Announces Charges Against Man in Murder of Two Brothers Near Exposition Park

District Attorney Gascón Announces Charges Against Man in Murder of Two Brothers Near Exposition Park 600 169 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a man has been charged with allegedly murdering two brothers outside their home near Exposition Park as they sat in their vehicle on June 1.

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Rebecca Grossman Sentenced to 15 Years to Life in Prison for Murdering Two Young Brothers in Westlake Village Hit-and-Run

Rebecca Grossman Sentenced to 15 Years to Life in Prison for Murdering Two Young Brothers in Westlake Village Hit-and-Run 600 169 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Rebecca Grossman was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison with the possibility of parole in state prison by Judge Joseph A. Brandolino.

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Continuing the Work of Reparations in Los Angeles County

Continuing the Work of Reparations in Los Angeles County 461 154 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

With the adoption of the June 4, 2024 motion entitled Continuing the Work of Reparations in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has taken steps to address the issue of reparations by acknowledging historical wrongdoings and further committing the County of Los Angeles (County) to being an anti-racist entity.

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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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Man Charged in Murder of Father of Six in Monrovia

Man Charged in Murder of Father of Six in Monrovia 600 169 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing a father of six outside his own home in Monrovia.

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Public Health Monitors Small Signs of Increasing COVID-19 Transmission; Encourages Common-Sense Precautions to Prevent Disruption of Summer Plans 

Public Health Monitors Small Signs of Increasing COVID-19 Transmission; Encourages Common-Sense Precautions to Prevent Disruption of Summer Plans  600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reminds residents to take common-sense precautions to avoid becoming ill with COVID-19 as data shows small increases in the number of reported COVID-19 cases, virus concentrations in wastewater and the percentage of positive COVID-19 tests for the past four weeks.

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LA County Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Four Girls

LA County Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Four Girls 600 169 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy Sean Essex was sentenced to 40 years in state prison by Judge George Gonzalez Lomeli, after he pled guilty to sexually abusing four girls who were between the ages of 4 and 13.

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LA County Offers Free Hands-Only CPR Training in Long Beach

LA County Offers Free Hands-Only CPR Training in Long Beach 400 102 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles County residents learned how to save the life of a loved one using Hands-Only CPR.

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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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DPSS Raises Pride Flag in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ Community

DPSS Raises Pride Flag in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ Community 848 223 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

As part of a continued focus on improving the delivery of services to customers who identify as LGBTQ+, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) joined seven local advocate organizations in affirming its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the raising of the Progress Pride Flag Monday at its City of Industry Headquarters.

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Excessive Heat Warning: High Temperatures Forecast for Parts of Los Angeles County

Excessive Heat Warning: High Temperatures Forecast for Parts of Los Angeles County 600 117 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:

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LA County Library Unveils $12.6 Million Renovation at West Covina Library with Special Open House Celebration Featuring Supervisor Hilda L. Solis

LA County Library Unveils $12.6 Million Renovation at West Covina Library with Special Open House Celebration Featuring Supervisor Hilda L. Solis 903 193 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

LA County Library is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of one of its beloved locations, West Covina Library, with a special open house celebration on Wednesday, June 5, from 1:30 -3:30 pm.

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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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