Wildfires. Sex abuse lawsuits. Trump. L.A. County budget is under "enormous" pressureL.A. County contemplates a hiring freeze amid budget pressures from lawsuits and natural disasters.
L.A. County to create fund for wildfire victimsL.A. County government is creating a fund to help residents affected by recent wildfires, supporting immediate recovery needs like housing and childcare.
Many residents with disabilities can't flee fires on their own. Could a database help?L.A. County plans to create a database for residents with disabilities to improve evacuations during wildfires.
L.A. County first responders fought the worst fire of their careers. Now they want raisesL.A. County first responders are demanding raises and expressing frustrations over slow contract negotiations amid severe financial challenges.Unions are highlighting the heroism of first responders in a documentary released during tense contract negotiations.
Wildfires. Sex abuse lawsuits. Trump. L.A. County budget is under "enormous" pressureL.A. County contemplates a hiring freeze amid budget pressures from lawsuits and natural disasters.
L.A. County to create fund for wildfire victimsL.A. County government is creating a fund to help residents affected by recent wildfires, supporting immediate recovery needs like housing and childcare.
Many residents with disabilities can't flee fires on their own. Could a database help?L.A. County plans to create a database for residents with disabilities to improve evacuations during wildfires.
L.A. County first responders fought the worst fire of their careers. Now they want raisesL.A. County first responders are demanding raises and expressing frustrations over slow contract negotiations amid severe financial challenges.Unions are highlighting the heroism of first responders in a documentary released during tense contract negotiations.
Reams of documents related to L.A. County sex abuse cases never turned over, lawyers sayThousands of documents related to sexual abuse claims were found at a defunct detention camp, unturned to attorneys previously.
Trump's DOJ to investigate L.A. Sheriff's Department over long waits for gun permitsThe DOJ has launched an investigation into the L.A. County Sheriff's Department over delays in issuing concealed carry permits.
Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman hires new special prosecutor for police misconductL.A. County hired special prosecutor Michael Gennaco to investigate police misconduct after firing predecessor Lawrence Middleton.
L.A. plans curfew, National Guard support to crack down on looting in fire-ravaged areasL.A. County is increasing security in evacuated fire areas to prevent looting and protect residents.
L.A. County gives probation chief emergency powers in effort to avoid Los Padrinos closureL.A. County is taking emergency measures to prevent the closure of Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall by giving new powers to the probation chief.
Editorial: Voters just passed L.A. County's most important government reform in decadesMeasure G introduces transformative governance reforms for L.A. County, including an ethics commission, an elected county mayor, and expanded representation in the Board of Supervisors.
Latest bomb threat targets L.A. County Registrar's Norwalk headquartersThe L.A. County Registrar's headquarters received a bomb threat, part of a troubling trend of threats against electoral processes.
A New Yelp-Style Website Aims to Help Diners in LA Find and Rate Home-Based RestaurantsHomemade LA connects users with home food businesses as LA County allows home-based food sales.
Buyers snap up homes in Long Beach faster than anywhere in LA CountyLong Beach (ZIP 90808) leads L.A. County in home sales speed, averaging 37 days—a remarkable trend shift in the housing market.
L.A. County reports first West Nile virus death this yearA San Fernando Valley resident is the first person in L.A. County to die from West Nile virus in 2024, highlighting serious health risks.
Tens of thousands of L.A. County workers could go on strike Oct. 10, union announcesL.A. County union workers may strike due to alleged contract violations.Union leaders claim the county is disrespecting labor agreements.
No More Excuses!' Newsom Rips LA County For Not Doing Enough While Personally Helping to Clear a Homeless EncampmentNewsom emphasizes urgency for cities and counties to address homeless encampments, leveraging recent Supreme Court decision.
California county requires hospitals to report patient medical debt, as a way to reduce billsMedical debt in L.A. County disproportionately affects low-income and minority communities, leading to ripple effects like food insecurity and limited access to future care.
L.A. County Aims to Eliminate Medical Debt for 150,000 ResidentsL.A. County plans to forgive medical debt of its poorest residents, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and ensure access to necessary care.
California county requires hospitals to report patient medical debt, as a way to reduce billsMedical debt in L.A. County disproportionately affects low-income and minority communities, leading to ripple effects like food insecurity and limited access to future care.
L.A. County Aims to Eliminate Medical Debt for 150,000 ResidentsL.A. County plans to forgive medical debt of its poorest residents, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and ensure access to necessary care.
Homeless Initiative awarded $51.5 million to assist 105 Freeway and river encampmentsCalifornia awarded L.A. County $51.5 million grant to assist homeless along 105 Freeway and riverbeds for housing and services.
L.A. County wants to cap rent hikes at 3%. Landlords say that would push them to sellA proposal in L.A. County aims to limit rent hikes, with different percentages based on property types, to maintain housing affordability and support small landlords.
Christian lifeguard doesn't have to raise the Pride flag. But he objects to making subordinates do itEvangelical Christian lifeguard in LA County receives partial concession to avoid hoisting Pride flag due to religious beliefs.