The National Weather Service has predicted ongoing elevated heat conditions for much of this week in Los Angeles County as well as other areas of California.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take steps to stay cool and hydrated as high daytime temperatures and unusually warm overnight conditions are forecast to impact the region. Residents should check their specific neighborhood conditions using the NWS HeatRisk map.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has identified the first case of West Nile virus (WNV) infection for the 2026 season in a Los Angeles County resident.

Langham Hotels Pacific Corporation will pay $320,000 to settle a consumer protection civil lawsuit brought by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and Los Angeles County Counsel’s Office alleging the company price gouged wildfire victims and other guests who stayed at its Pasadena hotel during the January 2025 wildfires and resulting state of emergency.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is issuing a Smoke Advisory for portions of Los Angeles County due to smoke from the Summit Fire near Phelan.

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. 

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

LA General Medical Center, part of Health Services Los Angeles County, worked with CARES and the LA General Foundation, in partnership with Baby2Baby, The Wellness Center and the LA General Breathmobile, to host a patient-focused resource event supporting LA General patients affected by smoke exposure from the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in Boyle Heights.

A DUI reform bill sponsored by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office to strengthen California’s drunk driving laws has passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee after it unanimously passed the Senate with bipartisan support in May 2026.

Anti-labor trafficking legislation co-sponsored by the Los Angeles County and Sonoma County District Attorneys’ Offices has been signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom and will take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

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. 

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. 

As families gather to celebrate the July 4th weekend, Los Angeles County is reminding residents that illegal street takeovers are dangerous, illegal and often deadly. Anyone participating–as drivers, organizers or even by promoting takeovers on social media–contributes to the danger and could be subject to fines of up to $1,000. 

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) reminds the community that while the Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our nation’s independence, it can also be a stressful and potentially dangerous time for pets.

The Department of Youth Development (DYD) today released a first-year anniversary report on its groundbreaking Reentry Action for Youth (RAY) program, a vital initiative aligned with Los Angeles County’s care-first approach to youth justice that interrupts system involvement by connecting young people with the resources and mentorship they need to thrive.

David Anthony Zapata was sentenced to 24 years to life in state prison for the murder of 17-year-old honors student Xavier Chavarin and the attempted murder of Daniel Villalobos.

For people living with paralysis, the hope of walking again is powerful. The hope of feeling each step is even more profound.

Today, LA Public Defender Ricardo D. García joined civil rights advocates, faith leaders, and community organizations at the California State Capitol to call for universal clemency for everyone on California’s death row.

A 19-year-old woman has been charged for violently attacking a 60-year-old street vendor over a dispute concerning a hot dog purchase in downtown Los Angeles earlier this month.

The speeding driver who struck on-duty Los Angeles Police Department Sgt. Shiou Lih Deng and stranded motorist Jesús Arturo Garcia on the 405 Freeway last year has been charged with murder in the deaths of both men. Sgt. Deng was 53 years old and had served the LAPD for over 26 years.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan today responded to the United States Supreme Court decision in Watson v. Republican National Committee, upholding the right of states to count mail ballots received after Election Day, provided those ballots were cast on or before Election Day and received within the timeline established in state law.

The National Association of Counties has honored four Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development programs with its 2026 Achievement Awards, recognizing Los Angeles County’s innovative efforts to support young people through mentorship, prevention, reentry services, and community-based care. 

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan certified the final results for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election today, the first day counties are permitted to certify under the timeframe prescribed in the California Elections Code.  

Los Angeles County is launching a dedicated program to help local Altadena businesses and property owners rebuild faster and with hands-on support at every step. 

Drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths in Los Angeles County dropped for the third year in a row with a 6% decrease from 2024 to 2025, according to new data reports released today by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.