NEWS RELEASES

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Kyle Lombardo has been charged in the murder of his mother, Karyn Lombardo, at her Burbank home on May 7.

More than 96.3 billion gallons of stormwater were captured and stored within LA County’s reservoirs and delivered to spreading grounds for recharge of groundwater aquifers since Oct. 2023 when the storm season began.

Los Angeles General Medical Center proudly announces its recognition as a leading institution in LGBTQ+ healthcare equality for the consecutive year of 2024.

The County of Los Angeles’ Internal Services Department (ISD) and WeLink Communications (WeLink) have partnered to bring affordable and reliable broadband internet to underserved areas in East Los Angeles/Boyle Heights and South Los Angeles.

The Probation Oversight Commission (POC) is pleased to announce the launch of the POC Data Dashboard, a new digital platform providing transparent access to juvenile detention data in Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Los Angeles Police Detective Stephanie Carrillo is charged with an off-duty hit-and-run while driving an unmarked LAPD vehicle and fleeing the scene on May 3, 2023 on the 5 Freeway in the city of Los Angeles.

Our immediate concern is ensuring the fair treatment of all individuals involved in the recent events at UCLA. We are closely monitoring the situation and have deployed our Rapid Response Team to provide on-the-ground support to arrestees.

This month, LA County Library is excited to announce a series of events and resources in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities.

Los Angeles General Medical Center (LA General), a cornerstone of healthcare excellence deeply rooted in the vibrant community of Boyle Heights, proudly announces its achievement of the prestigious Leapfrog Safety Grade A.

LA County Probation Department Chief Guillermo Viera Rosa has ordered four more sworn peace officers to be placed on leave after an internal review identified additional incidents of youth-on-youth violence at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Darnell Marshon Bray is charged with attempting to murder a Metro bus driver on April 13 in the city of Los Angeles.

the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey P. Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, unveiled a new $4.1 million grant program to provide relief to small and micro businesses affected by both COVID-19 and the 2023 Hollywood Double Strikes.  

In celebration of Second Chance Month and National Reentry Week, the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) participated in the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony today for Our Healing Space, a new wellness center designed by Paving the Way Foundation to support individuals impacted by the justice system.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a man has been charged with shooting on-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Samuel Aispuro as he waited at a red light on his LASD-marked motorcycle on April 22 in the city of West Covina.

The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation (ACF) has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC.)

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) launched its latest Community Health Profiles.

In celebration of April as Arts Month, the LA County Office of the Public Defender announces the completion of a major renovation project that transformed a former file-storage warehouse into a modern, state-of-the-art office space, now adorned with unique artwork inspired by the criminal legal system.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a man has been charged with breaking into the official Getty House residence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass by shattering a rear glass door.

As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles (County) Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all our dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to our mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.

Los Angeles County’s 2024-25 Recommended Budget—which doubles down on an accelerated response to homelessness and underscores the role mental health services play in multiple County strategies—will be presented to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 23 by Chief Executive Officer Fesia Davenport.