Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Lineage, the company operating a warehouse in Boyle Heights, has been cited for ongoing public health violations by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and faces daily fines.

Lineage Logistics was fined by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for 'unsanitary and nuisance' conditions at its fire-damaged Boyle Heights warehouse, including issues related to flies, smell, and unsanitary environments.

Lineage Logistics was fined by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for unsanitary and nuisance conditions at its fire-damaged Boyle Heights warehouse. The conditions included flies, a strong smell, and other sanitary issues.

Los Angeles County beaches are issuing warnings against ocean activities due to elevated bacteria levels exceeding state health standards. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has advised residents to avoid swimming, surfing, or playing in the ocean at several coastal locations.

A heat advisory is in effect for Pasadena and Altadena through Monday, with unusually warm overnight conditions expected. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warns of heat-related illnesses and death, emphasizing precautions as heat causes more annual U.S. deaths than floods, storms, and lightning combined.

A heat wave in Southern California is nearing its peak, with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issuing an extreme heat warning due to high daytime temperatures and unusually warm overnight conditions.

Flies, rodents, and pests have become a major issue in Boyle Heights due to rotting food in a burned warehouse. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is pressuring L.A. County's Department of Public Health to address the infestation, which Lineage Logistics is responsible for managing. The city's Sanitation Department has set rat traps, but concerns remain about insufficient action to resolve the root cause of the problem.

Los Angeles County officials confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus this year, urging residents to take mosquito precautions. An Antelope Valley resident was hospitalized with West Nile virus encephalitis after symptoms began in late June.

Los Angeles County confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus for the 2026 season. The Antelope Valley resident is hospitalized with West Nile virus encephalitis after symptoms began in June.

Pasadena is under a smoke advisory until 5 p.m. Saturday due to unhealthy air quality from the Summit Fire near Phelan. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued the advisory, citing smoke from a 2,271-acre fire moving over parts of the San Gabriel Mountains.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a warning to avoid water activities at certain beaches due to elevated bacteria levels. The advisory specifically mentions swimming, surfing, and playing in the water as high-risk activities.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Pasadena, Altadena, and the San Gabriel Valley from July 7 to 10. The advisory warns of potential heat-related illnesses for vulnerable groups such as older adults, young children, and those with chronic conditions.

A heat advisory is in effect for the San Gabriel Valley, including Pasadena, from Tuesday at 10 a.m. to Thursday at 8 p.m., with temperatures near 90 to 92 degrees. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a warning urging vulnerable groups to take precautions against heat-related illness.

Los Angeles County health officials reported a seventh measles case this year, linked to a traveler at Burbank Airport on June 17. People at Southwest Airlines Flight 4245 Gate A4 and Thrifty Rental Car Service during specified times may have been exposed. Symptoms could appear up to three weeks post-exposure, and the MMR vaccine is recommended for prevention.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has extended a particle pollution advisory due to smoke from a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, which continues to impact regional air quality. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is monitoring conditions as the situation remains fluid.

A measles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at Los Angeles International Airport and guests at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel after arriving on Cathay Pacific Flight CX 884 on June 11. Health officials warn of increased risk during summer travel and FIFA World Cup events, with the case marking the sixth measles infection in Los Angeles County this year.

Choosing a preschool in Los Angeles involves considering factors like cost, curriculum, and availability, with over 9,000 licensed providers in the county. High demand and long waitlists complicate access, though California's Universal Pre-Kindergarten program aims to improve accessibility for all families, despite ongoing challenges for low-income and minority communities.

Wildfires in the Los Angeles area have left lead in soil, but the extent and location of the contamination are unclear. The issue is contentious, with some parties disputing the levels and distribution of lead. Further investigation is needed to determine the full impact.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched its 10th Health Survey cycle, offering a monetary reward to selected residents who participate. The survey is conducted in partnership with RTI International. Only random L.A. County residents are eligible for the paid survey.

A Los Angeles area resident was diagnosed with measles after arriving at LAX from an international trip on Alaska Airlines flight 1354. The diagnosis was announced by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The infected person arrived at Tom Bradley International Terminal B