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A woman applies insect repellent.

A woman applies insect repellent.

LA County reports year’s 1st West Nile virus death

August 24, 2026

The 2026 homelessness county organized by LAHSA.

The 2026 homelessness county organized by LAHSA.

LAHSA announces long-term reforms following independent firm’s review

August 19, 2026

Gil Barel moves the blinds up to let in more light into her living room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel is currently not living in her apartment because of the Eaton Fire of January 2025.

Gil Barel moves the blinds up to let in more light into her living room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel is currently not living in her apartment because of the Eaton Fire of January 2025.

Why insurance matters to renters, landlords and California

August 6, 2026

Parkside Pediatrics providers assess a patient with measles symptoms in Spartanburg, South Carolina. | Photo courtesy of Juan Diego Reyes // For The Washington Post via Getty Images/Stacker

Parkside Pediatrics providers assess a patient with measles symptoms in Spartanburg, South Carolina. | Photo courtesy of Juan Diego Reyes // For The Washington Post via Getty Images/Stacker

Inside the largest US measles outbreak in decades: Records reveal spread in vaccine-hesitant community

July 11, 2026

Firefighters enter a business destroyed in the Eaton Fire.

Firefighters enter a business destroyed in the Eaton Fire.

LA County launches program for faster Altadena fire recovery

June 26, 2026

Nara Organics has recalled infant formula after reports of infant botulism.

Nara Organics has recalled infant formula after reports of infant botulism.

Recalled infant formula prompts health department warnings

June 18, 2026

This map with zooming capability enables residents to locate potentially hazardous sites in LA County.

This map with zooming capability enables residents to locate potentially hazardous sites in LA County.

New online map pinpoints hazardous sites throughout LA County

June 8, 2026

A Los Angeles County vote center.

A Los Angeles County vote center.

Primary election: Governor, county races head for November runoffs

June 4, 2026

An Altadena neighborhood lies in ruins following the January Eaton Fire.

An Altadena neighborhood lies in ruins following the January Eaton Fire.

Study finds carcinogen chromium-6 near wildfire cleanup areas

June 2, 2026

Eric Valencia is shown on surveillance video as he is taken into custody on March 20, at left, and as he leaves the police station three days later, at right.

Eric Valencia is shown on surveillance video as he is taken into custody on March 20, at left, and as he leaves the police station three days later, at right.

Man found dead in Azusa police car died from extreme body heat

June 1, 2026

Dog, pets, animal services, Baldwin Park, Los Angeles County

Dog, pets, animal services, Baldwin Park, Los Angeles County

Baldwin Park, Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA announce partnership

May 11, 2026

The Chiquita Canyon Landfill and surrounding areas.

The Chiquita Canyon Landfill and surrounding areas.

County orders Chiquita Canyon Landfill to install cover for odor containment

May 7, 2026