NEWS RELEASES

Effective today, eligible residents can walk up to receive the monkeypox vaccine at Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) monkeypox vaccination points of dispensing (PODs).

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed the first cases of human West Nile virus (WNV) infection in Los Angeles County for the 2022 season (excluding Long Beach and Pasadena as cases identified in those cities are reported by their local health departments).

Building on the success of Project Homekey 1.0, Los Angeles County has secured $243 million in state funding for Homekey 2.0 which it will use to convert 14 hotels and multi-family apartments into interim or permanent housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) Environmental Health Division is providing notice that that Mobile Food Facility Official Inspection Reports containing personal information of approximately 806 Mobile Food Facility Persons-In-Charge and Permittees were posted on Environmental Health Division’s website. 

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is expanding the criteria to include additional residents at high risk of exposure to monkeypox.

On August 9, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to allow the JYNNEOS vaccine to be given between layers of the skin (intradermally) for people 18 years of age and older at high risk for monkeypox infection.

Aiming to empower the region’s next generation of environmental leaders, the County of Los Angeles today issued a call for young adults to serve on its inaugural Youth Climate Commission.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the RR/CC has completed the examination and verification of all 715,833 petition signatures submitted for the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon.

The Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations released their proposed strategic plan and is inviting members of the public to comment on it.

On Tuesday, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors approved a resolution placing the Cannabis Tax Measure on the November 8, 2022 election ballot for approval by voters.

The Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department (CSSD) is celebrating Child Support Awareness Month 2022 (CSAM).

The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is excited to celebrate the return of in person events at the Community Resource Center (CRC).

The Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) in the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) has announced the launch of the Capacity Strengthening Grants for Immigrant Focused Community Based Organizations initiative, a program to support community organizations serving Los Angeles County immigrant residents who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) has launched its August “Essential Services Month” campaign to inform all County residents about its benefit programs and encourage anyone in need to apply.

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control (DACC) is pleased to join NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s annual Clear the Shelters™ pet adoption and donation campaign for the eighth consecutive year.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved today a board letter announcing the partnership between The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) and The Los Angeles County Parks Foundation (LACPF). 

With the arrival of additional JYNNEOS vaccination doses, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is expanding the criteria to include additional residents at high risk of exposure to monkeypox and launching a pop-up vaccination location in West Hollywood for those who have pre-registered, as described below, and booked an appointment at this location.

LA County vaccination sites will start administering the Novavax vaccine beginning Wednesday, August 3.

Following the retirement of Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors has appointed Deputy Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone to serve as Acting Fire Chief over the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, effective August 1, 2022.

LA County vaccination sites will start administering the Novavax vaccine beginning Wednesday, August 3.

In an effort to help LA County pet owners during these difficult economic times, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is initiating an animal licensing amnesty period.

Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang certified the 2022 Assessment Roll, reflecting economic growth for the 12th-consecutive year with the increase in assessed value of all taxable property countywide.

Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center, part of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, has been recognized as a 2022-2023 Best Hospital for Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) operates seven animal care centers (ACCs).

Today, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), formerly the economic and workforce development branch of the now-dissolved LA County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS), becomes an official County department. DEO unites services previously performed by four different agencies within the County, including workforce development, strategic economic development and advocacy, and small business assistance and growth.