NEWS RELEASES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness – such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps – as high temperatures are forecast to impact the region. 

LA County Library is inviting residents to make the most of summer with free programs that support reading, learning, creativity, and community connection.

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), a particle pollution advisory is in effect until Saturday, 12:30 p.m.

The Los Angeles County Probation Department, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), proudly celebrated the achievements of young scholars during the annual Operation Graduation ceremony, recognizing students who earned their high school diplomas while participating in educational programs within Los Angeles County’s juvenile justice system.

Today, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), the LA County Film Office, and Chief Executive Office released a 60-day interim report evaluating the potential economic and workforce impacts of the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the eleventh post-Election Night ballot count update for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman today announced felony state tax evasion charges against comedian Carlos Mencia for failing to report $8.7 million in personal and corporate income taxes between tax years 2019-2024. This is the first case filed by the Office’s newly established Business Tax Fraud Unit.

A 35-year-old man is facing multiple attempted murder and assault charges after he shot at Los Angeles police officers during a car chase, catching civilians in the crossfire.

The heir to one of California’s largest raisin companies was charged with a felony hate crime for allegedly threatening to kill a rabbi at his home in Pacific Palisades as he led a Sabbath evening prayer service.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a traveler who was infectious while traveling through Los Angeles County.

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.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the tenth post-Election Night ballot count update for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election.

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and First District Supervisor and Chair Hilda L. Solis announced the completion of major
façade renovations in East Los Angeles at the 1st and Rowan Shopping Center, which were made possible by investments through the County’s RENOVATE Façade Improvement Program.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is recommending parents and caregivers not feed Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula to their children due to an ongoing investigation of a multistate outbreak of infant botulism, currently involving California, Pennsylvania, and Washington.

A man believed to be the mastermind behind the execution-style slayings of attorney Jeffrey Tidus outside of his Rolling Hills Estates home in 2009 and an ex-employee who had filed a class action lawsuit for unpaid overtime in 2011 has been charged with their murders. He also is a suspect in a third murder committed in Las Vegas.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the ninth post-Election Night ballot count update for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman today urged the California legislature to pass and Governor Newsom to sign six bipartisan bills sponsored by the Office to strengthen accountability for human labor traffickers, corporate polluters, drunk drivers, animal abusers and peace officers and strengthen prosecutorial agencies’ investigations into wrongful conviction claims.

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is providing direct assistance to East Los Angeles businesses impacted by the May 22 crude oil spill.

The Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development (DYD), in partnership with the Liberty Hill Foundation, is proud to announce the completion of the inaugural Youth Incubation Academy.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman filed a motion yesterday asking a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge to stay payments of the more than $4 billion settlement of child sex abuse claims against Los Angeles County until December 31, 2026, while the Office investigates significant allegations of fraud in a very significant majority of these cases.

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the expansion of the Shop Local Marketing Lab+ initiative to include eligible home-based Altadena businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire and the extension of the application deadline for eligible brick-and-mortar businesses through June 24, 2026. 

As the region prepares to welcome visitors and global attention during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Los Angeles County is reminding our communities to score big on health, safety and support.

The Los Angeles County Quality and Productivity Commission hosted its 23rd Annual Leadership Conference yesterday, bringing together County leaders, managers, and employees for conversation that provides advice, promotes ideas, and recognizes best practices in County services. 

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) reminds residents that effective July 1, 2026, all animal control and sheltering services for the Cities of Baldwin Park and Azusa will transition to the Inland Valley Humane Society and S.P.C.A (IVHS/SPCA) in Pomona.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the eighth post-Election Night ballot count update for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election.