Los Angeles County

The Altadena Sheriff’s Station issued a preparedness flyer titled “Altadena, Let’s Be Ready,” urging residents to prepare for the next earthquake. The guidance recommends that households build an emergency plan, assemble a supply kit, secure heavy items, identify safe spots in each room, and sign up for emergency alerts.

The family of a 43-year-old father was affected by his fatal shooting by an off-duty federal immigration agent in Northridge. Keith Porter's relatives and attorney Jamal Tooson are demanding answers regarding his death nearly eight months later, having spoken outside the Hall of Justice in downtown Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has cancelled its sessions scheduled for August 18 and August 25, leaving a two-week gap in the county's legislative calendar. Consequently, anyone planning to address the Board on Tuesday should stay home as there will be no meeting.

CEO Hil Davis criticized doing business in California due to high costs and regulations, prompting his company, Digital Brands Group, to relocate its headquarters from Vernon to Round Rock, Texas. This move coincides with concerns over California's taxes and the state experiencing significant taxpayer losses, such as those recorded by Los Angeles County.

Hil Davis, CEO of Digital Brands Group, relocated the company's headquarters from California to Round Rock, Texas, citing high costs, taxes, and regulations in California. This move occurs amid a debate over a proposed one-time billionaire tax on wealthy Californians, as the state records significant losses of taxpayers moving elsewhere. The article notes that these departures shrink the local tax base for public services.

A search is underway for Dejohn Snell, an incarcerated man who allegedly removed his GPS monitoring device and escaped from a community reentry program in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. Snell was discovered missing from the Male Community Reentry Program in Los Angeles County after staff received a GPS tamper alert.

A fisherman in Los Angeles County captured video of a rare hammerhead shark sighting from the Malibu Pier on Thursday afternoon. The recorded video was posted to @PIERMACKEREL and shows the shark swimming near Surfrider Beach. Nate Jaros, who is an Aquarium of the Pacific vice president of animal care, is also mentioned.

The California Supreme Court ruled that cities cannot require taxpayers to complete extra local procedures before seeking a tax refund in court. This decision provided Marathon Petroleum with a procedural victory in its tax dispute with the City of Carson over additional taxes owed under an oil-industry business license tax.

A smoke advisory has been issued for Los Angeles County due to the 1,000-acre Ridge Fire burning along the Grapevine near Gorman. The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued the warning, which is in effect from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

The Ridge fire was reported near the 39000 block of Gorman Post Road, prompting evacuation orders and closing the 5 Freeway near Gorman. The blaze burned roughly 100 acres of surrounding brush in northwestern Los Angeles County.

A blaze was reported near the 39000 block of Gorman Post Road, prompting evacuation orders and closing the 5 Freeway near Gorman. This fire burned roughly 100 acres of surrounding brush in northwestern Los Angeles County.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has determined the cause and manner of death for Brandon Clarke. Clarke was a former Memphis Grizzlies forward who died in May at the age of 29.

Authorities arrested three suspects after seizing over 1,300 pounds of methamphetamine. The drug bust took place in Los Angeles County and was valued at an estimated $12.5 million. This operation resulted from a joint investigation between the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) New York Field Division and the DEA Los Angeles High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Group 48.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman detailed multiple hate crime cases handled by his office. Additionally, a suspect involved in the 2023 Metro bus stabbing was reported to have received a life sentence.

Insurance is vital to renters and landlords in California because it affects rent costs, housing supply, and recovery from disasters. The story of Gil Barel after the Eaton Fire illustrates that safe recovery depends significantly on the landlord's engagement with their insurance company regarding necessary testing and cleaning following smoke exposure. These events highlight why a healthy property insurance market is essential for many state residents.

Los Angeles County Public Health issued a warning advising people to avoid five popular beaches due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards based on recent water samples.

Rats and fleas in Los Angeles are spreading typhus, a bacterial disease causing fever-like symptoms. Flea-borne typhus cases in LA have surged by 2,300% since 2009, with last year marking the highest number of cases in the county's history.

Los Angeles County is developing a plan to distribute a $1,000 federal deposit to eligible foster children born in January 2025. The Board of Supervisors approved a motion requiring the Department of Children and Family Services to create a 90-day strategy for reaching these children and their caregivers.

Los Angeles County's 2026 Assessment Roll recorded $2.272 trillion in net taxable value, a 4.42% increase despite $9 billion in reductions for wildfire-damaged homes in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. The total value set a record, marking the sixteenth consecutive year of growth.

Los Angeles County is assessing its earthquake readiness, requiring a report by September 29, with Pasadena's Supervisor Kathryn Barger leading the initiative. The evaluation will focus on buildings, staff, and the county's ability to serve residents post-earthquake.

Metro is expanding its One Car Challenge program countywide, offering Los Angeles County households up to $600 to reduce driving by using alternative transportation. The program, which started as a 2023 pilot in Santa Monica, will increase participation from 300 to 2,000 households.

An armed man was arrested at Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles County. The suspect was observed taking photos and videos of the club grounds over the weekend.

A California utility has been blamed for the deadly 2025 Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County. The fire occurred on January 8, 2025, and resulted in a home being engulfed in flames.

Crews are battling the Haskett Fire near Littlerock, Los Angeles County, which threatens structures east of Palmdale. The fire began at 11:57 a.m. and burned 4 acres in mid-to-heavy fuels.

Local officials in Los Angeles County passed a motion to ensure Measure B funds are used effectively as federal budget constraints threaten to cause over one million residents to lose Medi-Cal coverage.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors directed staff to conduct a preparedness review for a major earthquake and create a public outreach campaign. Supervisor Kathryn Barger approved the motion, citing studies showing increased strain on the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems.

Los Angeles County's CARE Court, a program for individuals with serious mental illness, has seen an 85% increase in petitions between November 2025 and March 2026. The rise is attributed to expanded collaborations and broader diagnostic criteria. However, critics argue the program's outcomes remain limited and costly.

South Los Angeles' MLK hospital is struggling financially and seeking a larger share of county funds to avoid closure. Dr. Naman Shah of L.A. County warned that the hospital's potential closure would cause 'untold misery' due to reduced access to care.

The Southern California home of 'The Exorcist' star Linda Blair was searched by Los Angeles County authorities in a reported investigation into a 100-dog kennel operation. The search was conducted under an inspection warrant as part of a joint operation involving the Los Angeles County Department.

Federal court cases will determine whether Los Angeles' lead homelessness agency, LAHSA, can compete for $241 million in HUD grants after being suspended for alleged financial mismanagement. A second lawsuit challenges HUD's shift away from funding permanent housing, which LAHSA historically used 90% of its federal funds for.

LA County's CARE Court program, designed to assist individuals with serious mental illness through court-led care agreements, initially struggled with low petition numbers but saw an 85% increase between November 2025 and March 2026. The program expanded diagnostic criteria to include bipolar I disorder with psychotic features, and officials attribute the growth to collaborations with hospitals and first responders. Critics, including the ACLU of Southern California, argue the program is costly and fails to address systemic underfunding in mental health care.

A driver fatally shot a kidnapped victim in the trunk during an abduction and police chase in Chino Hills, an upper-middle-class community near the eastern edge of Los Angeles County.

A fire at the AutoNation Ford dealership in Santa Clarita, California, destroyed up to 20 vehicles before firefighters contained the blaze. The incident occurred around 4:20 a.m. Thursday at the dealership's repair facility.

Los Angeles County property owners can apply for a Decline-in-Value Review (DIV) if they believe their property's market value has fallen below its assessed value. Applications are accepted annually from July 2 through November 30, with Form RP-87 available online starting July 2.

East Los Angeles residents overwhelmingly support creating a community council, with 93% of forum participants backing the establishment of a town council or Municipal Advisory Council (MAC). The report highlights demands for elected council members, transparency, and addressing public safety concerns, while outlining governance models and estimated costs for the council.

A multi-county police pursuit spanning over 50 miles from the High Desert to eastern Los Angeles County ended in a fatal crash overnight. The chase, which began in Victorville around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, involved the California Highway Patrol, though details about the cause of the pursuit remain unclear.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger introduced a motion to review earthquake preparedness by engaging Dr. Lucy Jones, along with experts from Caltech and UCLA. The motion aims to assess readiness for the next major earthquake.

A Los Angeles County man was sentenced to 46 years in prison for trafficking, exploiting, and physically abusing a woman he was dating. Jalen Amir Yoakum, 25, of Lancaster, was convicted by a jury on June 29 and is a documented gang member.

LA County supervisors approved a measure to restore funding for jail diversion programs, reversing a clerical error that inadvertently repealed a 2020 voter-approved initiative. The new measure, set for a November ballot, aims to ensure continued investment in alternatives to incarceration, such as job training and mental health treatment.

Effective August 1, rent increase caps in Southern California will rise due to inflation under California's Tenant Protection Act. The state law allows annual hikes of 8.7% in Los Angeles and Orange counties, and 8.1% in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, with local rent control laws potentially imposing stricter limits.