NEWS RELEASES

In recognition of National Opioid Awareness Day, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) and partners gathered to advance a multi-faceted opioid prevention strategy to reduce the overdose crisis in Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar has been charged with the murder of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in the city of Palmdale.

BREATHE: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program has expanded to support former foster youth from the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) has seen an increase in cases of Canine Parvovirus among dogs and puppies admitted to its animal care centers DACC urges pet owners in these communities to take preventive measures to protect their canine family members in the Antelope Valley.

Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Acting Chief Deputy Director Michael J. Sylvester was awarded the prestigious Jerry W. Friedman Excellence in Leadership Award, presented by the Virginia-based American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), for his understanding of the fundamental role that information technology can play in the health and human services.

Los Angeles County residents will soon have access to updated vaccines designed to target COVID-19 strains currently circulating. The updated vaccine is strongly recommended this fall for residents ages 6 months and older.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) is saddened to announce the death of “Here Comes Trouble,” a senior female bison at William S. Hart Park over the weekend.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is issuing an urgent appeal to the public, asking for assistance in locating a concealed location where puppies and other animals are suspected to be enduring unsafe conditions.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed the first death due to West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2023 season in Los Angeles County.

With worksite outbreaks on the rise, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) reminds employers to review measures aimed at limiting COVID-19 transmission in the workplace and the preventable disruptions that may result from them.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced the creation of the office’s first Labor Justice Unit (LJU) today at a news conference.

LA County Library’s 44th Annual Bookmark Contest for grades K – 12, which celebrates the joy of reading and creativity, kicks off today, September 5. Submissions will be accepted through October 21, 2023.

To reduce the spread of COVID-19 over the Labor Day weekend, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is offering simple steps for people who want to lower their risk of getting infected while celebrating the holiday.

It’s Park Time, LA County! This Fall, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation brings its Free Snack Program to 46 LA County Parks, beginning on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 and conclude May 24, 2024.

Los Angeles County’s new Pathway Home program to resolve encampments, including recreational vehicles (RVs), successfully placed  58 people into interim housing  – including  families with children – and removed 30 dilapidated RVs being used as makeshift dwellings on the streets of unincorporated East Gardena bordering West Rancho Dominguez.

After a relatively calm summer, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is reporting a rise in measures of COVID-19 transmission for the fifth consecutive week.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the LA County Film Office is presenting a free, in-person resource fair for small businesses, workers, writers, actors, and performers impacted by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that an off-duty deputy from the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) has been charged with attempting to cover up a patrol vehicle crash of a fellow off-duty SEB deputy, who was allegedly driving under the influence and was separately charged with that crime earlier this year. (People v. Carlos Lopez, Case No. 3ES00962.)

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors signed a declaration of local emergency on August 20, 2023, as Tropical Storm Hilary made its way through Southern California.

As Hurricane Hilary approaches Southern California, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control urges residents to prioritize the safety and well-being of their beloved pets and livestock.

The County of Los Angeles Parks system will close Sunday, August 20 and Monday, August 21 due to Hurricane Hilary.

The County of Los Angeles witnessed a momentous event as the Los Angeles General Medical Center and Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis successfully inaugurated their first mobile clinic at Wilson High School in El Sereno.

Los Angeles County shares the community’s deep concerns about the recent sudden closure of Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Carson and will work closely with California’s Cemetery and Funeral Bureau as it develops a plan to address options for this landmark burial site.

Los Angeles County has launched Pathway Home, a major expansion of its efforts to resolve encampments, with a successful operation in unincorporated Lennox that helped 59 people move inside.

Care First Community Investment (CFCI) grant applications from the Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department are live, and will remain open until September 1.