Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Superior Court warned residents about a jury duty scam involving callers who falsely claim individuals missed service and face arrest. The scam operates by telling people they have an outstanding warrant after failing to report for jury duty. Officials urged caution regarding unsolicited phone calls, emails, or text messages related to jury service that threaten arrest.

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.

Preliminary 2026 data for California shows that multiple counties are reporting drops in their unhoused populations, with some progress attributed to increased shelter beds. Specific counties cited include San Joaquin County and Alameda County. However, the report cautions that gains may be undermined by increased enforcement actions or federal cuts to social services like Medi-Cal.

Pasadena reports a 57% survival rate for cardiac arrests with an initial shockable rhythm, according to the City of Pasadena. Fire Chief Chad Augustin compared this rate to 35.9% in Los Angeles County and 34.7% in California. Furthermore, 11.7% of patients from Pasadena survive neurologically intact at hospital discharge.

Los Angeles County officials released resource maps to help navigate the county’s homeless response system for service providers. These tools are designed to connect people with housing and supportive services. The Department of Homeless Services and Housing created separate System Resource Maps tailored for single adults, families with children, and youth/young adults.

Loved ones are actively searching for a missing 15-year-old girl named Victoria Belle Rosendo. She was reported missing on Aug. 19, and her disappearance has been documented by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Rosendo was last seen leaving her residence located on the 4500 block of 173rd Street around 4:40 p.m.

Pasadena is expected to have a hot day on Thursday with highs near 98 degrees, followed by a slight cooling trend beginning Friday. Forecasters predict mostly sunny and hot conditions today, but also noted a 20 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms late Thursday night over Los Angeles County.

An urban search and rescue team from the Los Angeles County Fire Department is scheduled to return Thursday evening from Colombia after assisting with recovery efforts following a deadly earthquake. The USA-02 department team was initially deployed by the U.S. State Department and included experts from the county fire department alongside structural specialists from the county Department of Public Works.

The Los Angeles County Superior Court is currently seeking residents to apply for the 23-member Civil Grand Jury for the 2027-28 term. The court seeks applicants interested in public service and government oversight who will investigate and review county, city, and joint-powers agencies. This panel will conduct reviews over one year, culminating in a final report of findings and recommendations.

San Diego County voters will consider a measure adding new oversight positions, including an independent budget analyst, a program auditor, and an ethics commission. These reforms are presented by Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer as a way to modernize county government and build public confidence in rooting out official misconduct. The new ethics commission is being introduced while Lawson-Remer is part of a new Democratic majority on the Board of Supervisors.

A study warns that a federal $25 minimum wage mandate would destroy nearly 5 million jobs across the country, hitting Sun Belt states like Florida, Texas, and Georgia hardest. The proposal also entails eliminating the federal tip credit, raising the direct cash wage requirement for tipped employees up to $25 per hour. Rebekah Paxton of the Employment Policies Institute projects these job losses are concentrated in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

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.