Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County has detected mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus for the first time this year. The mosquitoes were recovered…
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Avoid the waters of these five Los Angeles County beaches this holiday weekend, public health officials say
Los Angeles County public health officials are warning residents to avoid the waters of some beaches this Memorial Day weekend…
Don't Swim at These Los Angeles County Beaches on Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is almost here, which means Southern Californians will soon be gathering for barbecues and flocking to the…
Indigenous tribe sues for “desecration” of graves
The Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians, also known as the Kizh Nation, is suing Los Angeles County, the Archdiocese of…
Opposing views on LA County's 'Jane Fonda Day' and the Vietnam War
To the editor: As a citizen affected by the Vietnam War, I agree with the author of the Times letter,…
Los Angeles County investigating hepatitis A case at Beverly Hills Whole Foods
Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a reported case of hepatitis A in an employee at a Whole Foods…
Captured stormwater boosts Los Angeles County reserves
Heavy rains this winter and spring caused torrential flows down local streams and rivers, and Los Angeles County managed to…
Homelessness declines in Long Beach, rises in Orange County, counts show
For the first time in seven years, the city of Long Beach saw a year-over-year decrease in homelessness, but officials…
Los Angeles County to offer low-cost internet to low-income residents
As the federal government is poised to cut subsidies for Internet service, Los Angeles County has begun work on a…
Our secret weapon against homelessness: increasing General Assistance
To the editor: I was surprised to read that Los Angeles County's general relief payment to homeless people is still…