Board of Equalization Vice Chair George Runner issued a statement Thursday in response to legislation passed by the State Senate and Assembly that would strip the Board of its authority to hear taxpayer appeals as well as other regulatory functions. The statement is as follows: “Contrary to its...

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued a consumer alert to warn Californians about a tobacco scam circulating on the internet. The scam suggests individuals can sign up to receive payments under the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. This is false, as individuals are not entitled to receive...

Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Friday that the state of California along with a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General from across the country are investigating whether drug manufacturers have engaged in unlawful practices in the marketing and sale of opioids. The Attorneys General are...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today voted to fund the construction of two skate parks in the Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys, as part of efforts to provide youth with safe recreational opportunities in their communities, according to a news release from the office of 5th District Supervisor...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday appointed Dr. Jonathan Lucas as the County’s new Medical Examiner-Coroner to lead one of the busiest and most high profile offices of its kind in the nation. Dr. Lucas, 49, has worked for more than 15 years for the County of San Diego, where he first...

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson encourages parents, caregivers, child care organizations, and community groups to take advantage of the Summer Meals Program that provides free meals to children eighteen or younger at local community sites. “Nutritious meals help a child thrive...

California’s recreational boaters in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Southern California now have a new digital tool to aid in the proper disposal of boat sewage. The “Pumpout Nav” app is designed to help boaters locate the closest sewage pumpout station for their...

Supervisor Kathryn Barger called the credit rating upgrade announced by Moody’s from Aa2 to Aa1, a testament to the County’s fiscally prudent management and budget practices. Saying that the County was very creditworthy and unlikely to default on its financial obligations, Moody’s cited its strong...

The Castaic/West Ranch Summer Beach Bus service to Santa Monica Beach will start on Wednesday, June 14, according to Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “The Beach Bus service runs through Labor Day, providing our residents an opportunity to travel to the Beach without having to drive...

Here’s what’s on the agenda for the June 13 meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, which starts at 9:30 a.m, with Supervisor Kathryn Barger representing the Fifth District: Honorable Abdul Majied Danishyar commemorated for his appointment as the new Consul General of Afghanistan...