NEWS RELEASES

In recognition of Second Chance Month, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is reinforcing its commitment to supporting system-impacted job seekers and the employers who hire them.

LA County Library is actively preparing for potential interruptions to library services and temporary closures of library locations due to the upcoming strike by SEIU 721, scheduled to begin on Monday, April 28 at 7:00 pm and end on Wednesday, April 30 at 6:59 pm.

Yesterday, the Los Angeles County Probation Oversight Commission (POC) held a special meeting to address the urgent need to depopulate Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall.

The Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) will host a special Second Chance Month event to celebrate the launch of Cohort 2 of the Firefighter Training Program, featuring the programs’ first-all female group of cadets.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) announced today the release of the final report for the second Baldwin Hills Health Assessment and Environmental Justice Study as required by the Baldwin Hills Settlement Agreement of July 15, 2011.

In an effort to enhance seismic safety and protect the lives and property of residents, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors last week introduced an ordinance that would mandate seismic retrofit of certain high-rise nonductile concrete buildings located in unincorporated areas or owned by the County.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced that the mailing of Sample Ballot Books for the June 3, 2025, San Marino Unified School District Special Parcel Tax Election has started.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that a 40-year-old man has been charged with felony animal cruelty for allegedly beating his American Micro Bully with a metal chain leash in a Downtown Los Angeles apartment building.

The Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) proudly marked a significant milestone by processing its 20,000th service call since its launch in October 2023.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke II found Humberto “Beto” Duran factually innocent of a 1993 East Los Angeles gang murder, for which he spent 30 years in prison.

“The Probation Department’s chaos creates dangerous ripple effects on our youth’s safety.

YESTERDAY, leaders from across Los Angeles County gathered to celebrate the official launch of LA-DROP (Los Angeles Development and Rapid Operationalization of Prehospital Blood) — a groundbreaking pilot program that enables paramedics to administer lifesaving whole blood transfusions before patients reach the hospital.

Ivory Innovations, an applied research center based at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, today announced Housing for Health and the California Policy Lab as joint Top 10 finalists for its seventh annual Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. 

“In response to today’s court ruling, the Probation Department will move swiftly to implement a depopulation plan for Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall that aligns with our broader facilities strategy and prioritizes public safety.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic has scheduled a hearing on May 9 to determine the admissibility of recently completed Comprehensive Risk Assessments concerning Lyle and Erik Menendez, who are currently undergoing resentencing proceedings.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

LA County is in the final stages of a report to assess the fiscal viability of East Los Angeles incorporation, as directed in a motion by Supervisors Hilda L. Solis and Kathryn Barger. The report is expected to be released by the end of April.

In response to historic increases in hate crimes across Los Angeles County, LA vs Hate is launching the “Signs of Solidarity” campaign to empower residents to visibly stand against hate and promote unity within their communities.

In partnership with the LA County Department of Arts and Culture, LA County Library invites all County residents to explore public art in their communities through its Civic Art Passport.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

Effective April 16, 2025, DACC is discontinuing the requirement to set an appointment  to surrender a  pet at  DACC’s seven animal care centers.

Just in time for summer break, youth in foster care ages 12 to 26 may now join one of 27 YMCA locations at no cost thanks to a $1 million investment by the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles.