The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the following Los Angeles County beaches.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that Lacie Fetters, 25, has been charged with murdering her fiancé Andrew Havrella’s 4-year-old son in the Antelope Valley on December 3, 2024.

On January 11, District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman attended a fundraising event for the LA County DA Foundation that raised over $50,000 to benefit 17 LADA families who lost their homes or sustained significant financial hardship during the tragic Los Angeles wildfires.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued an ocean water closure for the following area due to the release of approximately 1,000 to 10,000 gallons of untreated sewage:

Due to the increase in fire debris along these ocean waters, the Ocean Water Closure for Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach remains in place, as fire debris runoff and pollutants in the water may contain toxic or carcinogenic chemicals.

Elementary school artists now have a couple more weeks to submit entries for the Can the Trash! Clean Beach Poster Contest, the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors announced Tuesday. The entry deadline is now Feb. 15.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that Derrick Dwayne Thompson, 57, is charged with forcibly raping a 15-year-0ld girl on November 30, 2024, in the Crenshaw/Leimert Park neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles County announced today the launch of the Right of Entry form for the free debris removal program available to residents impacted by the recent Eaton and Palisades fires.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that Jose Daniel Amaya, 27, is charged with five counts of attempted murder, including five gun sentencing enhancements, in the shooting of four men and one woman near MacArthur Park on January 22 in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles.

District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that a man pleaded no contest today to first-degree murder in the killing of University of Southern California student Victor McElhaney during an attempted robbery in March 2019.

Based on a National Weather Service forecast of rain and possible thunderstorms in local mountain areas, Los Angeles County Public Works will close public access to Malibu Canyon Rd at 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 26.

With a forecast of up to 2.5 inches of rain for local foothills and mountains and a 15-25% chance of thunderstorms, Los Angeles County Public Works advises residents of recent burn areas to take extra precaution and prepare in advance of the incoming storm.

As the LA County region prepares for a weekend of rain, Los Angeles County Public Works is collaborating with state and local partners to protect people, property and the natural environment from potential mud and debris flows following a spate of deadly wildfires.

The recent wildfires have devasted communities, displacing thousands of residents and bringing unimaginable grief, suffering and loss to our friends, families, neighbors and co-workers.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that Dustin and Jennifer Nehl, a couple from the state of Oregon, are charged with impersonating firefighters during the Los Angeles County wildfires this month.

Since issuing the temporary ban on power air blowers due to poor air quality from the fires, conditions have improved as the fires have been contained, reducing hazardous smoke and particulate matter across Los Angeles County.

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, potential direct smoke impact from the Hughes Wildfire burning has caused unhealthy air quality in Los Angeles County.

As part of its ongoing efforts to support small businesses impacted by recent windstorms and wildfires, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the launch of Business-to-Business Space Share.

District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that felony charges have been filed against three individuals who allegedly engaged in human sex trafficking and pandering of multiple victims.

The recent wildfires have devasted communities, displacing thousands of residents and bringing unimaginable grief, suffering and loss to our friends, families, neighbors and co-workers.

Ahead of another forecasted Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag warning and extreme fire weather, Los Angeles County is asking the public to prepare.

With critical fire weather conditions and a Particularly Dangerous Situation wind event forecasted to affect Southern California beginning tomorrow, Monday, January 20, 2025, through Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre‑deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout Los Angeles County.

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:

In response to the devastating impacts of the Los Angeles Wildfires, including the Eaton Fire, LA County Library Foundation and Altadena Library Foundation have partnered to launch the Connected Wellness Campaign, a collaborative effort to provide essential resources to affected families and individuals.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman today announced that charges have been filed against eight additional individuals in connection with eight alleged crimes committed during LA County’s devastating wildfires.