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LA County has confirmed its fourth measles case of 2026 after a traveler from Singapore arrived at LAX on Feb. 9 and visited several San Gabriel Valley eateries, prompting exposure notices. Health officials urge residents to be fully immunized with the MMR vaccine and to monitor for symptoms, as measles incubation is typically 7 to 21 days.
LA County's new report links federal immigration enforcement to economic vulnerability in immigrant communities, identifying ZIP 91402 as the most targeted and showing widespread small-business losses, fear-driven declines in foot traffic, and that undocumented workers account for about 17% of the county's economy and nearly $240 billion in output.
Authorities say Operation Reclaim and Rebuild led to hundreds of arrests and dozens of rescues in California's weeklong crackdown on human trafficking, with Los Angeles County reporting 18 traffickers and 79 sex buyers arrested and 12 adults and 5 children rescued, and statewide figures showing 74 traffickers and 328 sex buyers arrested alongside 155 adults and 74 children rescued.
Public health officials in Los Angeles County confirm a third measles case in the past week. The latest patient, who recently traveled internationally, was at the Mardi Gras Tuesday restaurant in Sherman Oaks on Jan. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and people at that restaurant during that window may be at risk for 7–21 days. The case is not linked to the other two LA infections reported recently; nationwide cases number 588 as of Jan. 30 amid waning vaccination rates. Officials urge checking immunity, seeking care if unvaccinated, and staying home for 21 days after exposure.
Guy Moon, the influential Nickelodeon music composer behind shows like Johnny Bravo, The Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom, died at 63 in a Los Angeles County traffic collision. His family announced the death and said life celebrations would be held in Los Angeles and Wisconsin, noting his 40th wedding anniversary. Moon earned four Emmy nominations for his work and had a long-running collaboration with animator Butch Hartman.
Los Angeles County declared a state of emergency to address the widespread impact of federal immigration raids, enabling the mobilization of resources to support affected residents, including rent relief and legal aid, amid ongoing fears and disruptions in immigrant communities.
Los Angeles County officials declared a state of emergency to support residents affected by increased federal immigration raids, enabling rent relief and access to legal aid.
A woman in LA County, known as Adva Lavie, used dating apps to target older men, posing as their girlfriend before burglarizing their homes, prompting authorities to seek additional victims and more information.
The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division filed its first affirmative lawsuit supporting gun owners, accusing the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department of violating Second Amendment rights by unjustifiably delaying concealed carry permit approvals, with only 2 approvals out of over 8,000 applications and delays up to two years.
Los Angeles County health officials warn of a rising number of flea-borne typhus cases, with a recent outbreak in Santa Monica, urging precautions such as flea control on pets and avoiding stray animals, as cases continue to increase since 2010, with 106 cases reported in 2025 so far.
The Trump administration has restored nearly $20 million in federal funds for HIV prevention programs in Los Angeles County after a period of funding freeze, amid criticism from health advocates and Democrats warning that cuts could lead to increased HIV infections and deaths. The funding reinstatement is seen as crucial for ongoing prevention efforts, especially in vulnerable communities, although future budget proposals threaten to eliminate this funding entirely.
Los Angeles County is creating a new elected county executive role to replace the current administrative structure, which will be a significant change in local governance, aiming to increase accountability and reshape California politics, with the first officeholder to be elected in 2028.
Los Angeles County is preparing to establish a new elected chief executive position, dubbed the 'mayor of L.A. County,' as part of Measure G's government overhaul, which will significantly shift power from the Board of Supervisors to this new role, prompting debates about checks and balances, term limits, and the role's influence.
Public health officials in Los Angeles County have issued a warning about raw milk from Raw Farm Milk, LLC, potentially contaminated with the bird flu virus. The affected batch, bottled on November 9, has a lot code of 20241109 and a Best By date of 11/27/2024. Although subsequent tests have been negative, residents are advised to avoid consuming the milk. No illnesses have been reported, and the milk has been removed from store shelves. This year, 29 people in California have been infected with H5N1 bird flu, mostly dairy workers.
Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been detected in Los Angeles County for the first time this year, prompting officials to urge residents to take preventative measures such as using insect repellent and eliminating standing water. The virus, primarily spread by culex mosquitoes, can cause serious health issues, especially in older adults. California's recent heavy rainfall may lead to a rise in the mosquito population and an increase in West Nile virus cases.