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.

Today, the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department (AD), formerly the aging and community services branch of the now-dissolved LA County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS), celebrated becoming an official County department.

With the arrival of an additional 9,000 JYNNEOS doses late last week and an additional 7,000 doses arriving later this week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is expanding eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine to include additional residents at higher risk of exposure.  

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the nomination filing period is now open for candidates in elections consolidated with the November 8 General Election.

With the limited supply of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is issuing a Health Advisory encouraging residents to take precaution to avoid becoming infected with monkeypox.

Beginning tomorrow, Saturday, July 16, people nationwide who are experiencing a mental health crisis and in need of immediate help will be able to dial or text 988 and receive assistance through the new Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number.

Although the supply of JYNNEOS vaccine from the federal government remains limited, gay and bisexual men and transgender persons with a recent diagnosis of rectal gonorrhea or early syphilis within the past 3 months are eligible to receive the monkeypox vaccine and should check to see if their health care provider is a monkeypox vaccine provider.

District Attorney George Gascón announced today that he is appealing the Court of Appeals ruling mandating the filing of a strike in all eligible cases.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced that his office has completed the random sampling for verification of District Attorney recall petitions and that his office is proceeding with a full check of all signatures submitted.

The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) announced the allocation of over $9 million in Measure A grant funding for technical assistance services to 30 cities and the unincorporated portion of Los Angeles County that are in high and very high park-need areas.

We are pleased that today in the Roman Polanski case, the appellate court ordered the unsealing of the conditional deposition transcript of former Deputy District Attorney Roger Gunson.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced that his office has completed the first step in the review of the petitions submitted on July 6 in the Los Angeles County District Attorney Recall Attempt.

With the arrival of an additional 6,000 JYNNEOS doses this week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is expanding the eligibility criteria for residents to receive the monkeypox vaccine.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón today hosted a roundtable of stakeholders from event venues to examine ways to improve safety for performers, fans, staff and others attending entertainment events.

Los Angeles County, guided by its Board of Supervisors’ commitment to reimagining the juvenile justice system, took a major leap forward this week as a new Department of Youth Development (DYD) officially launched.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the certified election results for the June Primary Election.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is aligning with the federal nationwide monkeypox vaccination strategy.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón and Robin Toma, executive director of the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations, today announced a series of community-based forums to inform a joint-action plan against hate in Los Angeles County.

The minimum wage in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County will be $15.96 per hour beginning July 1, 2022.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, righting a decades-old wrong, voted unanimously to complete the return of Bruce’s Beach to the rightful heirs of the original owners, Charles and Willa Bruce. Board Motion on Bruce’s Beach Read HereRelease from Board of Supervisors Chair Holly J. Mitchell Read HereRelease from Supervisor Janice Hahn Read Here…

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a tip developed by a Community Violence Reduction Division investigator has led to the seizure of 14,000 pounds of illegal fireworks ahead of the 4th of July weekend.

The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) announced the sixth post-election ballot count update for the Primary Election.

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) announced their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in the context of the Mississippi abortion case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.