The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles County

Trevor Bauer will not face criminal charges following sexual assault allegation

LOS ANGELES — After a five-month review of the Pasadena police investigation into allegations of sexual assault against him, Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will not face criminal charges, the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office determined Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the decision said.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2022

Petitions to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón approved for circulation

Our weekly summary of state local news highlights a recall effort against LA County DA George Gascón and redistricting updates. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State Local Tap.

Ballotpedia · Feb 5, 2022

'Imposter' performs COVID tests on kids after security breach at LA juvenile hall

LOS ANGELES — An "imposter" pretending to be a medical professional got inside a Los Angeles County juvenile detention facility last week and swabbed the mouths of several children, according to an email obtained by the Los Angeles Times and a former county official.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 5, 2022

LA County’s daily coronavirus cases continue dramatic decline, but death rate remains high

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County’s daily coronavirus case numbers continue to see a dramatic decline, but death rates remain high, health officials said.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2022

California’s Leondra Kruger emerges as contender for U.S. Supreme Court

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Los Angeles County native and California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger’s resume spans the nation’s top universities, elite law firms and the federal Department of Justice.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 30, 2022

LA County still seeing decline in coronavirus cases, but officials urge caution at events

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County health officials Saturday reported that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases fueled by the omicron variant was abating but urged people to continue to take precautions, especially in light of upcoming events that could further spread the virus.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 30, 2022

Los Angeles County Registrar approves recall petition for Dist. Atty. George Gascón

LOS ANGELES — Campaign organizers seeking to recall Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón can now start collecting signatures in their second bid to remove the progressive prosecutor from office, officials said.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 28, 2022

LA County seeing more fatalities from omicron as COVID-19 deaths climb

LOS ANGELES — Deaths from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County have soared over the last week, with officials saying most of the recent fatalities appear to be from the omicron variant.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2022

Coronavirus test provider says it plans to sue LA County Sheriff Villanueva over China claims

LOS ANGELES — The company that provides Los Angeles County with coronavirus testing said it plans to sue Sheriff Alex Villanueva for defamation over claims the sheriff made alleging the company has links to the Chinese government.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2022

LA County seeing more fatalities from omicron as COVID-19 deaths climb

LOS ANGELES — Deaths from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County have soared over the last week, with officials saying some of the recent fatalities appear to be from the omicron variant.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2022