Los Angeles County

A fast-spreading wildfire in Los Angeles County's remote high desert prompted evacuation orders in a sparsely populated area on Friday afternoon.

A rapidly spreading wildfire in a remote high desert area of Los Angeles County prompted evacuations as it burned 2,200 acres under extreme heat conditions. The fire, sparked by dry and scorching temperatures near Piñon Hills, occurred amid a broader heat wave exacerbating wildfire risks across drought-stricken regions.

A fast-spreading wildfire in Los Angeles County caused evacuations in a remote high desert area, reaching 2,200 acres by evening. The fire, sparked under extreme heat, led to evacuation warnings in Piñon Hills, exacerbated by a heat dome increasing regional wildfire risks.

A rapidly growing wildfire in Los Angeles County has prompted evacuations in a remote high desert area. The blaze is spreading quickly and affecting a sparsely populated region.

Southern California beaches face a high risk of dangerous rip currents and big waves this weekend due to elevated tides. Thunderstorms with lightning are possible in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas, increasing the risk of fires. Coastal flooding and extreme heat are also expected later in the week.

A fast-moving wildfire, the Summit Fire, broke out in Antelope Valley, Los Angeles County, forcing evacuations and threatening homes. The fire spread across 800 acres, reaching the Angeles National Forest, with firefighters responding to the blaze that started near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z in the Llano area.

Evacuations have been ordered for a fast-moving brush fire in Los Angeles County that crossed into Angeles National Forest. The Summit Fire is burning approximately 600 acres in the Llano area as of 3 p.m., according to officials.

The World Cup quarterfinal match between Belgium and Spain at SoFi Stadium is expected to provide an economic boost to Los Angeles County. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday.

More than 4,000 Los Angeles County households will remain housed as local housing agencies transition participants from the Emergency Housing Voucher program to the Housing Choice Voucher program before federal funding expires. The agencies, including the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Development Authority, have sufficient resources to move all eligible participants.

Los Angeles County plans to rename César Chávez monuments through a public survey, following a New York Times report alleging multiple women accused Chávez of sexual abuse.

An evacuation warning was issued near Lake Piru as a brush fire broke out on the border of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Over 100 firefighters are battling the fire amid high temperatures.

A brush fire erupted near Lake Piru on the border of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, prompting evacuation warnings as over 100 firefighters battled the blaze amid high temperatures.

Southern California is experiencing a heat wave with varying alerts: heat advisories until Tuesday, an extreme heat watch from Tuesday to Thursday, and an extreme heat warning for the Coachella Valley. The National Weather Service updated heat alert terminology last year due to increasing climate-driven heat intensity.

A real estate agent named Mike Kobeissi, known as 'Mr La Cañada,' was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay $20,000 after facing criminal charges related to a 38% post-fire rent hike. The California Attorney General's Office initially charged him with price gouging following the Eaton Fire but secured a conviction for false advertising instead. Kobeissi was required to pay a fine, perform community service, and submit an apology letter to the affected couple.

An international traveler at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has been identified as the seventh measles case in Los Angeles County this year, according to health officials. The case was confirmed through local health authorities.

An international traveler at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has been identified as the seventh measles case in Los Angeles County this year, according to health officials.

L.A. County confirmed a measles case in a traveler who was infectious at Los Angeles International Airport, a rental car shuttle, and a healthcare facility. This marks the seventh measles case reported in the county.

West Nile virus is spreading faster than in two decades, with early-season activity detected in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Local authorities are advising residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

West Nile virus is spreading faster than in two decades, with increased activity observed in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Authorities are urging residents to avoid mosquito bites to protect themselves.

Southern California air regulators can proceed with new limits on gas-powered appliances, including water heaters, after a 2-1 ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld restrictions in four Los Angeles-area counties. The decision impacts approximately 1.3 million water heaters and industrial boilers in L.A., Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, with the Sierra Club listed as a defendant.

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.