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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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The next meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set for Tuesday, Aug. 14, starting at 9:30 a.m.

The meeting will be streamed live [here].

Here are agenda highlights (for the full agenda, click here):

Presentations & Proclamations:

  • Los Angeles County Fair Days
  • Roger Granbo, in recognition of his retirement after 33 years of outstanding service with County Counsel
  • Korean American Foundation of USA, in recognition of the 73rd National Liberation Day of Korea
  • HEAR Center, for their service to the San Gabriel Valley
  • Nisei Week Foundation and the Nisei Week Court
  • Jovenes, in recognition of their outstanding work within the community
  • “National Health Center Week” (Item 14)

Special District Agenda:

  • Willowbrook Development Opportunity (1-D, Item 18)
  • Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Downey for Affordable Housing (2-D, Item 23)
  • Avalon Library Interior Improvement Project (3-D)
  • Allocation of Funds for the Whittier Aquatic Center Project (1-P, Item 6)

Board Motions:

Chief Executive Office:

  • Information Security Awareness Training Content and a Phishing Simulator (Item 25)

 County Operations:

  • Custodial Services Contract Amendment (Item 27)
  • Report relating to the Anthony Avalos Case
  • Emergency Shelter Care Services Contracts (Item 29)

 Health and Mental Health Services:

  • Developing Trauma Resilient Communities: Community Capacity Building Contracts (Item 31)

Community Services:

  • Interim Urgency Ordinance for a Moratorium Prohibiting Mobilehome Space Rent Increases (Item 33, Item 52)
  • Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park General Improvements Project (Item 34)
  • General William J. Fox Airfield Runway Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Item 35)
  • Nonaeronautical Airport Rental Rate Adjustments for County Airports (Item 36)
  •  San Gabriel Valley Greenway Network Strategic Implementation Plan Agreement (Item 37)
  • As-Needed Engineering and Project Management Services Agreements (Item 39)
  • County Waterworks Districts Various Capital Improvement Projects (Item 45)
  • Los Angeles Oil and Gas Assessment Contract (Item 46)

Public Safety:

  • Strategies Against Gang Environments Program Agreement (Item 47)
  • Report by the Inspector General on Reforms and Oversight Efforts (Item 49)
  • Report on the Implementation of the California Public Safety Realignment Act (Item 50)
  • Sheriff’s Department’s Management Retreat Incidental Expense (Item 51)

Notices of Closed Session:

  • Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Lawsuits alleging disability discrimination in Violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (CS-1)
  • Interview and consideration of candidate(s) for appointment to the position of Public Defender (CS-2)
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEADLINES
Friday, Dec 26, 2025
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025
As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.

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