The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles County

It’s very easy to get a COVID-19 omicron booster in California. Here’s how

Updated COVID-19 omicron boosters are abundant in Los Angeles County, and officials are urging people to get the latest offering ahead of the fall-and-winter holidays.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 18, 2022

Federal judge imposes limits on LA County jail after ACLU sues over ‘barbaric’ conditions

LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on has signed a temporary restraining order addressing Los Angeles County jail conditions that a civil rights group called “barbaric.”

Los Angeles Times · Sep 17, 2022

Sheriff ordered to halt search of some computers linked to Supervisor Kuehl investigation

LOS ANGELES — A Superior Court judge late Thursday ordered Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials to stop searching certain computers seized as part of sprawling raids tied to an investigation into County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and a domestic violence nonprofit.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 17, 2022

Second person in US dies after contracting monkeypox as reported total cases top 21,000

Health officials in Los Angeles County say they do not know what role monkeypox played in the person’s death

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022

'Here we go again': Amid HIV/AIDS connection, fear of racial disparities for MPX grows

LOS ANGELES — Shawn Griffin remembers his first — and subsequently last — attempt to ask his doctor to prescribe him PrEP.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 8, 2022

Murder charges upheld against LA socialite Rebecca Grossman

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge on Wednesday declined to dismiss murder charges against Hidden Hills socialite Rebecca Grossman, whose vehicle allegedly struck two boys in a crosswalk while it was going more than 70 mph.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 7, 2022

15-day watering ban takes effect for 4 million LA County residents

LOS ANGELES — A 15-day outdoor watering ban took effect for 4 million Los Angeles County residents on Tuesday as crews make emergency repairs to a pipeline that delivers water to Southern Californians, according to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 6, 2022

Bills aimed at creating California abortion sanctuary headed to Newsom

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is on the verge of making it easier for nurse practitioners to provide abortions, barring coroner investigations following a fetal death and dedicating $20 million to expand access to reproductive care programs in Los Angeles County under bills passed by the state Legislature before the body…

Los Angeles Times · Sep 1, 2022

LA Sheriff's Department officials tried to block testimony of key witness at 'deputy gang' hearing, lawsuit says

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and other department officials tried to prevent a key witness from testifying before an oversight panel about gang-like groups of deputies, according to a new lawsuit.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 31, 2022

Conflicting claims in Bryant photo case expose deeper problems in Sheriff's Department

LOS ANGELES — When questioned on the witness stand about the close-up photos he took with his cellphone of Kobe Bryant's body and those of other victims killed in a 2020 helicopter crash, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Doug Johnson said he was doing his job.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 26, 2022