L.A. County

An 82-degree indoor temperature standard is scheduled to take effect for Altadena renters on Jan. 1, 2027. This new rule is an LA County mandate for unincorporated areas and does not cover Pasadena renters. Therefore, the Pasadena Rental Housing Board voted to put a similar recommendation for an indoor heat cap to the City Council.

Los Angeles County reported its first West Nile virus death of 2026. Following this confirmation, health officials were urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.

Typhus cases are increasing significantly in L.A. County, having reached a record 220 cases in 2025. This bacteria is transmitted from animals—such as rats and opossums—to humans through fleas but cannot be passed directly between people. Public health officials urge prevention by securing trash, keeping food away from wildlife, and ensuring pets receive flea control medication.

Attorneys representing State Farm apologized to a judge for submitting legal briefings that contained AI hallucinations and nonexistent case law. These materials were submitted in connection with an L.A. County house fire dispute.

Attorneys representing State Farm apologized to a judge after submitting legal briefings that were found to be rife with nonexistent case law. These submissions, made in the context of an L.A. County house fire dispute, contained instances of AI hallucinations and had not been fact-checked.

Home prices declined in Los Angeles and Orange counties last month, and sales also saw a pullback from June levels. Specifically, the median price for an existing single-family home in Los Angeles County fell by 2.4% to $888,120 in July. Sales in LA County dropped 8.7% from June, while Orange County's median home price also declined.

LA County’s Board of Supervisors approved a pilot program to train emergency room physicians at five private hospitals to initiate involuntary psychiatric holds. This measure is intended to free county mental health crisis teams so they can respond more quickly to emergencies in the community and follows a 2025 state law enactment.

L.A. officials are weighing how to safeguard voters amidst American elections. Specifically, L.A. County could become one of the first major election jurisdictions to implement policies or guidance related to prediction markets.

L.A. officials are currently weighing how to safeguard voters as Americans bet on elections. L.A. County could potentially become one of the first major election jurisdictions to implement specific guidance or policy regarding prediction markets.

California voters will decide on Proposition 43 to restore the two-thirds vote requirement for local special taxes, a rule established by constitutional amendments like Proposition 13 in 1978. Anti-tax advocates claim that courts have weakened this constitutional mandate, enabling tax increases (like L.A. County’s Measure A) that failed to meet the required percentage. Conversely, critics argue that Prop 43 could enable minority rule and make it harder for local governments to fund vital services.

Santa Monica city leaders have approved a plan to take direct control of the city's homeless response programs, ending reliance on L.A. County to manage those services.

LA County landlords will be required to maintain rental temperatures below a specified level starting in 2027. Tenant advocates caution that this regulation could lead to increased electric bills for renters, raising concerns about housing affordability.

LA County will provide grants to small businesses affected by the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, which caused persistent odors and financial losses. The grants, funded initially by Supervisor Hilda Solis’ budget and later by countywide funds, will prioritize businesses without prior emergency support, with reimbursement sought from Lineage Logistics.

South L.A.'s MLK hospital is struggling and seeking a larger share of county funds to avoid closure. Dr. Naman Shah of L.A. County warns that the hospital's potential closure would be devastating, causing untold misery due to lack of access to care.

An autopsy doctor will testify at a hearing to determine if singer D4vd (David Burke) faces trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The autopsy found penetrating wounds caused her death, and prosecutors allege Burke sexually abused her before stabbing her. Burke has pleaded not guilty, and the defense may challenge the forensic evidence due to uncertain language in the report.

The Los Angeles Metro Board voted to propose adding a regular transit rider seat and a rider advocate seat to its governing board, pending state approval. A motion by Mayor Karen Bass to reserve one of her three appointee seats for a rider or advocate passed 12-1, while Supervisor Lindsey Horvath dissented, advocating for a seat for the county executive.

L.A. County's plan to close Men’s Central Jail has been delayed beyond 2031 after multiple setbacks since 2020. The Jail Closure Implementation Team stated that improving conditions for those in the justice system remains a priority, but current steps are insufficient for a safe closure within five years. Supervisor Janice Hahn and others emphasized the jail's inhumane conditions, including poor hygiene, medical neglect, and recent deaths, as reasons for closure.

A UCLA report found that ICE raids in LA County since summer 2025 caused Latino businesses to lose $3.16 million in revenue over two weeks, with 46,000 fewer customer visits. The study, based on cellphone data and interviews, highlighted economic and emotional tolls on business owners in targeted neighborhoods like Cypress Park and the Fashion District.

L.A.’s homeless services agency, LAHSA, has not completed any internal audits in years, and a two-year audit into unspent $7 million in federal funds remains incomplete due to management delays. Previous audits revealed repeated failures to utilize federal grants, raising concerns about taxpayer accountability.

L.A. County supervisors voted to establish a network of LGBTQ+ 'third spaces' in locations like libraries, parks, and senior centers to combat social isolation among LGBTQ+ youth and older adults. The initiative, led by supervisors Hilda Solis and Janice Hahn, includes developing standards for accessible spaces and assessing existing community resources. The effort follows a national decline in LGBTQ+ gatherings and a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling restricting transgender athletes in school sports.

The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is releasing 480,000 sterile male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria to reduce the invasive species' population. These mosquitoes, which cannot reproduce with wild females, aim to combat dengue transmission in the unincorporated community of Basset. The 16-week program targets peak mosquito season (August-October) to maximize mating success and reduce bites.

Southern California is experiencing a heat wave with triple-digit temperatures expected in inland areas, driven by a high-pressure system and Santa Ana winds. Heat advisories remain in effect until Friday, with elevated fire risks due to dry conditions. The Coachella Valley faces extreme heat warnings, with temperatures reaching 116°F.

L.A. County officials have reestablished a $20,000 reward to find a man suspected of causing a fatal crash in Long Beach that killed a father and daughter. The suspect is accused of crashing into an apartment, resulting in the deaths.

L.A. County offers a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man suspected of killing a father and daughter in a Long Beach crash. County officials have reestablished the reward for the individual accused of causing the fatal crash.

A California judge ruled that home insurers can legally impose surcharges on policyholders for costs related to the January 2025 wildfires in L.A. County. The decision denied a petition seeking to halt these additional charges.

LA County has taken over management of its homeless spending from the LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), transferring oversight to a new county department led by Sarah Mahin. The shift follows audits and criticism of LAHSA's spending practices, with the new Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) department reporting faster response times and improved accountability.

Altadena residents have rallied behind SB 1090, a bill aimed at pausing multi-unit building projects in Los Angeles County to protect their community from dense developments.

LA County voters approved Measure ER, a 0.5% sales tax increase that will last five years and apply to nearly all purchases. The tax aims to address affordability concerns, though the title of the article suggests skepticism about its effectiveness.

Pasadena Now editors selected the top 20 most newsworthy stories of the week, including the School District's 'Transformation' Resolution approval, zero-tolerance fireworks enforcement, protection of Linda Vista park, LA County's fire recovery concierge program, and potential rescission of an Optimal School Size Resolution.

L.A. County certified 2,227,461 vote-by-mail, in-person, conditional, and provisional ballots for the 2026 primary election. The Los Angeles Times compared the certification process with previous midterm primaries.

L.A. County certified 2,227,461 ballots for the 2026 primary election, including vote-by-mail, in-person, conditional, and provisional ballots. The Los Angeles Times compared the certification process to previous midterm primaries, highlighting quicker counts and larger voter turnout.

The Los Angeles City Council voted to reinstate a law banning new oil drilling and phasing out existing wells over 20 years. The 2022 version was repealed after lawsuits, but a new state law now supports the effort, which faces opposition from oil companies claiming violations of property rights.

President Trump promised to defeat HIV in America in 2019, but recent budget cuts have increased HIV spread among Latinos and reduced funding for HIV tests and medicine in L.A. County. L.A. nonprofits report these cuts are harming Latino and queer communities.

President Trump promised to 'defeat HIV in America' in his 2019 State of the Union address, but recent budget cuts have led to increased HIV spread among Latinos and insufficient funding for tests and medicine in L.A. County. L.A. nonprofits report these cuts are harming Latino and queer communities.

The Los Angeles mayor’s race has revealed California’s vote-counting system as the worst in the nation, with Nate Silver, a former ABC News election analyst, describing it as 'insane' and uncommon globally.

A Superior Court Judge in L.A. County lost his reelection bid to Deputy District Attorney Tal Khan Valbuena. The judge faces misconduct allegations, which may have influenced the election outcome.

Deputy district attorney Tal Khan Valbuena defeated Superior Court Judge Robert Draper in a Los Angeles County reelection race. Draper faces misconduct allegations.

A California-based advocacy group, Economic Security California, aims to establish a permanent guaranteed income program funded by dedicated local taxes. The group, part of the national Economic Security Project, has supported over 100 U.S. pilot programs and emphasizes transitioning from temporary initiatives to sustainable policies. Examples include LA County’s publicly funded program and Cook County’s use of local budget funds after federal aid expired.

Supporters of the Measure ER half-cent sales tax celebrated its passage as a historic win for L.A. County's healthcare system. The tax aims to address financial challenges in the region's healthcare infrastructure.

Supporters of the Measure ER half-cent sales tax celebrated a historic win for Los Angeles County's healthcare system, calling it a lifesaver. The tax aims to address funding shortages in the region's healthcare infrastructure.