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Advisor to L.A. County district attorney pleads not guilty to 11 felonies over use of sheriff's records

A top advisor to the LA County District Attorney pleaded not guilty after using confidential personnel records to track potentially problematic sheriff's deputies, sparking a legal clash.

Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman hires new special prosecutor for police misconduct

L.A. County hired special prosecutor Michael Gennaco to investigate police misconduct after firing predecessor Lawrence Middleton.

Ads were supposed to make Gascon's challengers stand out. So why do they all look the same?

A crowded race for LA County District Attorney with similar campaign ads.
Importance of video ads in reaching LA County's large electorate.

Advisor to L.A. County district attorney pleads not guilty to 11 felonies over use of sheriff's records

A top advisor to the LA County District Attorney pleaded not guilty after using confidential personnel records to track potentially problematic sheriff's deputies, sparking a legal clash.

Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman hires new special prosecutor for police misconduct

L.A. County hired special prosecutor Michael Gennaco to investigate police misconduct after firing predecessor Lawrence Middleton.

Ads were supposed to make Gascon's challengers stand out. So why do they all look the same?

A crowded race for LA County District Attorney with similar campaign ads.
Importance of video ads in reaching LA County's large electorate.
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L.A. County to create fund for wildfire victims

L.A. County government is creating a fund to help residents affected by recent wildfires, supporting immediate recovery needs like housing and childcare.
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L.A. plans curfew, National Guard support to crack down on looting in fire-ravaged areas

L.A. County is increasing security in evacuated fire areas to prevent looting and protect residents.

Lancaster accuses county of $10-million "illegal profit" on Sheriff's Department contract

Lancaster sued LA County for overcharging on policing services.

L.A. plans curfew, National Guard support to crack down on looting in fire-ravaged areas

L.A. County is increasing security in evacuated fire areas to prevent looting and protect residents.

Lancaster accuses county of $10-million "illegal profit" on Sheriff's Department contract

Lancaster sued LA County for overcharging on policing services.
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#wildfire

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 26

A new wildfire named LAC-341704 has started in Los Angeles County, with the cause still under investigation.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 20

A new wildfire named LAC-410824 was reported in Los Angeles County, with containment status and cause still undetermined.

Update: Paloma Fire in Los Angeles County - Dec. 26 status

The Paloma Fire in Los Angeles County is still burning with an indeterminate cause and containment status after five days.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 26

A new wildfire named LAC-341704 has started in Los Angeles County, with the cause still under investigation.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 20

A new wildfire named LAC-410824 was reported in Los Angeles County, with containment status and cause still undetermined.

Update: Paloma Fire in Los Angeles County - Dec. 26 status

The Paloma Fire in Los Angeles County is still burning with an indeterminate cause and containment status after five days.
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L.A. County gives probation chief emergency powers in effort to avoid Los Padrinos closure

L.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 decades

Measure 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 headquarters

The 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 Restaurants

Homemade 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 County

Long Beach (ZIP 90808) leads L.A. County in home sales speed, averaging 37 days—a remarkable trend shift in the housing market.
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L.A. County reports first West Nile virus death this year

A San Fernando Valley resident is the first person in L.A. County to die from West Nile virus in 2024, highlighting serious health risks.

Mpox cases doubled in Los Angeles County over the past four months - LGBTQ Nation

Mpox cases have surged again in L.A. County, with a significant rise among unvaccinated individuals.

L.A. County reports first West Nile virus death this year

A San Fernando Valley resident is the first person in L.A. County to die from West Nile virus in 2024, highlighting serious health risks.

Mpox cases doubled in Los Angeles County over the past four months - LGBTQ Nation

Mpox cases have surged again in L.A. County, with a significant rise among unvaccinated individuals.
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Tens of thousands of L.A. County workers could go on strike Oct. 10, union announces

L.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 Encampment

Newsom emphasizes urgency for cities and counties to address homeless encampments, leveraging recent Supreme Court decision.
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California county requires hospitals to report patient medical debt, as a way to reduce bills

Medical 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 Residents

L.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 bills

Medical 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 Residents

L.A. County plans to forgive medical debt of its poorest residents, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and ensure access to necessary care.
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Homeless Initiative awarded $51.5 million to assist 105 Freeway and river encampments

California awarded L.A. County $51.5 million grant to assist homeless along 105 Freeway and riverbeds for housing and services.

A year ago, L.A. County declared homelessness a state of emergency. Is it working?

23,664 people in L.A. County were placed in permanent housing, an 18% increase over 2022.
37,505 people were moved to interim housing, a 15% increase over 2022.

Annual count of homeless residents begins in Los Angeles, where tens of thousands live on streets

LA County begins annual count of homeless residents to estimate the number of unhoused individuals and determine their needs.
The count is the largest among similar efforts in major cities and is mandated by the federal government for funding eligibility.

Annual count of homeless residents begins in Los Angeles, where tens of thousands live on streets

LA County begins annual count of homeless residents
Count aims to estimate number of unhoused people and assess their needs

Homeless Initiative awarded $51.5 million to assist 105 Freeway and river encampments

California awarded L.A. County $51.5 million grant to assist homeless along 105 Freeway and riverbeds for housing and services.

A year ago, L.A. County declared homelessness a state of emergency. Is it working?

23,664 people in L.A. County were placed in permanent housing, an 18% increase over 2022.
37,505 people were moved to interim housing, a 15% increase over 2022.

Annual count of homeless residents begins in Los Angeles, where tens of thousands live on streets

LA County begins annual count of homeless residents to estimate the number of unhoused individuals and determine their needs.
The count is the largest among similar efforts in major cities and is mandated by the federal government for funding eligibility.

Annual count of homeless residents begins in Los Angeles, where tens of thousands live on streets

LA County begins annual count of homeless residents
Count aims to estimate number of unhoused people and assess their needs
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New law promises retail workers in unincorporated L.A. County 'fair workweek'

Workers in L.A. County's unincorporated areas will have more control over schedules starting July 2025, with advance notice, compensation for changes, and regulation of shift timing.
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In nick of time, L.A. County adds staff to keep juvenile halls open. Many are skeptical it'll last

L.A. County avoided juvenile hall shutdown by addressing staffing issues.

L.A. County settles PACE loan lawsuits; affected homeowners to receive millions

Los Angeles County settled for $12 million over home improvement lending program issues
The PACE program in LA County faced allegations of harming vulnerable homeowners

TRC Retail Pays $66M for La Canada Town Center

TRC Retail acquires La Canada Town Center for $66 million, paying $574 per square foot.
Retail property market in L.A. County is experiencing a decline, with reduced asset sales and leasing activity.

L.A. County probation officer accused of sex with jailed youth

A probation officer in Los Angeles County was arrested for having sex with a minor in a juvenile facility.
The officer, identified as Rafaela Martinez, faces charges including sex with an inmate, arranging a meeting with a minor for lewd purposes, and contraband possession.

Undecided in the L.A. D.A.'s race? Here's where candidates stand on key issues

More than half of voters undecided in LA County DA race. Challengers struggle to stand out. Strongest opinions on sentencing enhancements and death penalty.

L.A. County has a new ballot processing facility. Here's how you can observe

Every L.A. County ballot will now be tabulated in one central facility in City of Industry.
The L.A. County Ballot Processing Center is a 24-hour secured facility previously housed by Fry's Electronics.

L.A. County backs a legal path for street vendors in unincorporated areas

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors is pushing forward an ordinance to regulate street vending in unincorporated parts of the county
At least 16 cities in L.A. County have already created their own rules around street vending since California decriminalized it in 2018

L.A. County wants to cap rent hikes at 3%. Landlords say that would push them to sell

A 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 it

Evangelical Christian lifeguard in LA County receives partial concession to avoid hoisting Pride flag due to religious beliefs.

Doctors and dentists at L.A. County-run hospitals will get bonuses under tentative deal

Unionized doctors & dentists in L.A. County will receive cost-of-living increases and bonuses after disputes over benefits led to threats of a strike.
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