As gardening season blooms across California, officials with the California Department of Food and Agriculture are urging residents to take action to prevent the introduction of invasive fruit flies and other pests, which can threaten backyard gardens and the state’s robust agricultural landscape....

This week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis to invest in supporting art-centered fire recovery initiatives in Altadena. The motion allocates $50,000 from Supervisor Barger’s...

The California Department of Transportation will hold a public, informational meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24 for the Interstate 405 (I-405) Pavement Rehabilitation Project. This project will extend the pavement life along I-405 in Los Angeles from the communities of Van Nuys to Westwood along...

In partnership with the LA County Department of Arts and Culture, LA County Library invites all County residents to explore public art in their communities through its Civic Art Passport. This fun and interactive Arts Month experience encourages residents to visit 22 library locations featuring artworks from...

Effective April 16, 2025, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is discontinuing the requirement to set an appointment to surrender a pet at DACC’s seven animal care centers. This decision is part of DACC’s ongoing commitment to be a resource for community members who may need...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched an interactive online dashboard that provides the public with access to environmental and health monitoring data collected in response to the January 2025 wildfires. Developed in collaboration with regional and state partners, the dashboard...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the $47.9 billion recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The recommended spending plan includes 3% cuts to some departments and the elimination of 310 vacant positions, but no layoffs. Board Chair Kathryn Barger, who represents...

As the storm season officially concluded on Tuesday, April 15, Los Angeles County has captured 11.9 billion gallons of stormwater over the past several months. While the recent late-winter storms provided a much-needed boost, the region remains far below its typical annual rainfall totals. Since the...

LA28 has unveiled the most comprehensive look at the 2028 Olympic venue plan to date, following approval from the International Olympic Committee Executive Board last week. With this plan, LA28 is set to host the greatest collection of athletes in world-class venues across the region, showcasing all...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will host a Town Hall on Long COVID where public health experts and community partners will answer questions on the long-term effects of COVID-19. This interactive event will cover: — Symptoms — Care options — Rights –Available...