Los Angeles County

A new California law allows Los Angeles County to prosecute labor traffickers and wage thieves in jurisdictions where workers lived, where employment agreements were formed, where work occurred, or where the business operated. Signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the law (AB 1583) takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.

Pasadena is under a heat advisory as temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s Tuesday and Wednesday, with a peak of 93 degrees Thursday. The National Weather Service issued the advisory for inland Los Angeles County, urging residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak heat.

Dozens of restaurants and markets in Los Angeles County, including several fast-food chain locations, were closed due to health violations. Inspectors found issues such as vermin infestation, sewage leaks, and inadequate cleaning methods.

Los Angeles County is seeking a contractor to water 1,100 newly planted trees in unincorporated communities as part of its Community Forest Management Plan, which aims to advance climate resilience and equitable investment in historically underserved areas like fire-devastated Altadena.

Advances in healthcare technology and new care delivery models are enabling seniors to age at home, supported by policies like Medicare's Acute Hospital Care at Home program and the GUIDE dementia model. However, home health services face fraud risks, with examples like Los Angeles County's overconcentration of hospice providers and fraudulent billing networks.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for parts of Los Angeles County, with temperatures expected to reach between the 80s and low 100s in valleys and inland areas. The advisory applies to regions away from coastal areas in Southern California.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for parts of Los Angeles County, warning of temperatures between the 80s and low 100s in valleys and areas away from the coast.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for parts of Los Angeles County, warning of temperatures ranging from the 80s to low 100s in valleys and inland areas. The advisory focuses on regions away from coastal areas, which are less affected by the high temperatures.

The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley until 3 p.m. Sunday, July 5, due to harmful fine particle pollution from fireworks. The alert, based on a South Coast Air Quality Management District advisory, covers most of Los Angeles County, with pollution levels varying by time and location.

Los Angeles County residents can provide public comment on July 8 regarding a major government restructuring. The Governance Reform Task Force will hold a meeting in San Fernando, accepting feedback in person and online.

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles announced that its parishes and schools in Los Angeles County will conduct emergency collections this month to support relief efforts following a Venezuelan earthquake. The initiative aims to assist with disaster response and recovery in Venezuela.

Los Angeles County officials announced increased law enforcement efforts to address illegal street takeovers during the July Fourth weekend. The crackdown targets unauthorized street takeovers during the Independence Day celebration.

Hazardous air pollution levels are expected in central and southern Los Angeles County, northern Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties due to July Fourth fireworks from 5 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Hazardous air pollution levels are expected in central and southern Los Angeles County, northern Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties from 5 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday due to July Fourth fireworks.

Landlords in Altadena and unincorporated Los Angeles County areas must annually re-register rental properties for the 2026-27 Rent Registry cycle under the county’s Rent Stabilization Ordinances. The requirement applies to rental units, rooms within units, and mobilehome spaces in unincorporated regions.

A Los Angeles County man admitted to sending fake ransom notes to Nancy Guthrie's family while they searched for her after her abduction earlier this year.

Two Titan Arums, also known as Corpse Flowers, are set to bloom at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles County. The rare plants will emit a strong odor, offering visitors two opportunities to experience the phenomenon.

An 18-year-old woman named Kamil Blaze has been missing for over four months in Palmdale, Los Angeles County. Detectives and family members are seeking public assistance in her search, suspecting she may be a victim of human trafficking.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger urged residents and small business owners affected by the Eaton Fire to apply for federal disaster loans. The U.S. Small Business Administration extended the timeline for SBA Home and Business Physical Disaster Loans, allowing approved borrowers 24 months to draw down funds.

Los Angeles County transitioned to California’s Behavioral Health Services Act, a voter-approved overhaul replacing the Mental Health Services Act. The change, approved as Proposition 1 in March 2024, restructures mental health funding and expands substance use disorder treatment.

Paramount's commitment to producing 30 movies annually with a 45-day theatrical window could generate $20 billion in U.S. economic activity and support 90,000 jobs. The proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. merger faces potential legal challenges despite claims it would boost film production and theater revenue.

Huntington Hospital in Pasadena will receive $7.2 million from Los Angeles County to fund emergency and trauma services as part of a $73.48 million agreement with 13 non-county-operated trauma centers. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the agreement for Fiscal Year 2025-26 during a meeting on June 30.

A California jury ordered singer Chris Brown to pay $12.9 million in damages to Maria Avila, a housekeeper mauled by his 200-pound Caucasian shepherd dog in 2020. Avila's sister and husband also received compensation for emotional distress. Brown testified the dog was for security, not a personal pet, and claimed he left the scene before paramedics arrived due to celebrity concerns.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officers are enforcing California’s 'daylighting' law, which prohibits parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, and the county’s nonconforming vehicle ordinance. Citations are being issued to motorists parking too close to crosswalks in county-patrolled areas.

A male juvenile has been taken into custody in Los Angeles County in connection with the alleged murder of an infant girl. Authorities stated the incident occurred in the 1400 block of Lynoak Drive, with the Claremont Police Department responding to the scene.

A Los Angeles County man was convicted of trafficking, exploiting, and physically abusing a woman he was dating. Jalen Amir Yoakum, 25, met the victim through Instagram in July 2024 and was a documented gang member, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.

The federal government approved $3.4 billion in disaster loans for survivors of the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires, but only $1 billion has been disbursed. June 30, 2026, is the final deadline for survivors in Los Angeles County to accept funds through the SBA’s routine process, after which remaining assistance will require case-by-case approval.

LA’s lead homelessness agency, LAHSA, sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over a federal funding suspension it claims is unjustified. HUD suspended LAHSA pending an investigation into alleged mismanagement, threatening $241 million in federal funding for homelessness programs in Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles voters approved Measure ER, a half-cent tax increase that will affect most shopping trips in the county. The tax is described as adding to the financial burden of residents facing high costs.

Zaire Wade, the 24-year-old son of NBA legend Dwyane Wade, was arrested on June 21 in Los Angeles County on suspicion of domestic violence, according to jail records.

Approximately 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized from a Los Angeles County home by Ventura County Sheriff's Office investigators during a search warrant in Lancaster. The fireworks were unrelated to the original investigation.

KTLA 5 and Project Angel Food are hosting the annual 'Lead with Love: Going the Distance' telethon to raise funds for medically tailored meals delivered to people with serious illnesses in Los Angeles County. The event is described as a 'star-studded feel-good giveback event.'

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is directing county agencies to create a plan to clear vegetation from lots affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires, which are overgrown and pose a fire risk in Altadena and Palisades.

The Pasadena Public Health Department has expanded its child car seat safety program by increasing the number of child passenger safety technicians from zero to eight. The initiative, led by the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Program and supported by the Pasadena Child Health Foundation and Los Angeles County, aims to reduce a leading cause of death for young children in California.

LA's lead homelessness agency, LAHSA, is challenging the Trump administration's suspension of federal funds, which could freeze up to $150 million in grants. HUD barred LAHSA from applying for key homelessness grants, potentially altering how funds flow to Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles County launched the Altadena Commercial Concierge Program to assist businesses and commercial property owners in rebuilding after the Eaton Fire. The program offers expedited permitting, technical assistance, and connections to recovery resources through dedicated representatives.

A judge rejected Los Angeles County prosecutor Nathan Hochman's request to freeze a $4-billion sex abuse settlement. Prosecutors argued the payout should be halted due to fraud concerns, while attorneys for the victims opposed the move.

Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr donated to Undue Medical Debt, erasing $550 million in medical debt for over 261,000 Californians. The initiative aligns Spiegel with MacKenzie Scott, who previously funded similar debt relief efforts through the same nonprofit.

Over 261,000 Californians will have $550 million in medical debt erased by nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, funded by Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr. The relief targets individuals at or below 400% of the federal poverty level or with medical debt exceeding 5% of annual income, primarily in Southern California counties.

A new California law, SB 707, effective July 1, requires cities and counties in Southern California with specific population thresholds to allow remote public participation in meetings. The law mandates remote comment options, meeting pauses during technical issues, and translation of agendas into commonly spoken languages to enhance civic engagement.