The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles County

Tenants to Pay Higher Electricity Bills Under New Law Forcing Cool Temperatures in Homes

Los Angeles County has approved a new law giving tenants in unincorporated areas a legal right to cooler homes, but many renters fear the cost will land squarely on their electricity bills.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

Deadly Eaton Fire in Los Angeles was caused by Southern California Edison equipment, fire officials say

It took firefighters nearly a month to extinguish the blaze, which killed 19 people and torched 9,000 homes and businesses

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Linda Blair's home raided: ‘The Exorcist’ star’s California property searched over reported kennel operation after officials make surprising discovery, here's what happened

Linda Blair Kennel operation: Los Angeles County officials inspected Linda Blair's property regarding a kennel operation and made a stunning discovery. Authorities found over 200 dogs, exceeding her permit limits. The inspection aimed to ensure animal welfare and code compliance for the kennel. Blair stated she has paperwork to complete…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Emergency! and the Legalization of Paramedic Services

News of the death of Randolph Mantooth, who played paramedic Johnny Gage on Emergency! reminded me of my UCLA colleague… The post Emergency! and the Legalization of Paramedic Services appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 11

Rapidly growing wildfire in Los Angeles forces evacuations amid intense heatwave

By Friday evening, the fire had consumed approximately 2,700 acres, Angeles National Forest officials reported

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Boy drowns after diving into California lake to escape an attack by 3 vicious dogs

One of the dogs involved in the incident was found wandering Los Angeles County and was seized by law enforcement

The Independent UK · Jun 25

UK:Trial date set for Michael Jackson abuse accusers

A Los Angeles County judge has set a trial date for February 14, 2028 for two men who accuse Michael Jackson of abusing them when they were boys.

AAP · Jun 13

County Tax Measures Show Limits of Local Responses to Medicaid Cuts

Election results in Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties suggest voters are wary of sales tax hikes, adding pressure for statewide solution.

Capital & Main · Jun 11

Los Angeles Seniors Hit the $2,000 Medicare Drug Cap for the First Time — Here's What Happens to Their Prescriptions for the Rest of 2026

Los Angeles seniors are reaching Medicare's new $2,000 annual drug cost cap for the first time in 2026, triggering full drug coverage for the rest of the year and marking a major shift in prescription affordability under recent federal reforms.

Medical Daily · Jun 8

UK:More allegations: 'Diddy' Combs could face new charges

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is reviewing allegations made against Sean "Diddy" Combs, with more charges possible.

AAP · Jun 4