LA County officials are warning people to stay out of the water at several beaches, including popular ones in the South Bay.

LA County health officials warn against ocean water use at several beaches due to high bacterial levels, including areas around Topanga, Hermosa, and Redondo Beach Piers.

Chief Executive Officer warns of $1.5 billion federal funding reductions impacting health and social services programs in Los ...

Flea-borne typhus cases have been rising in Los Angeles County since 2010. The county identified a record 187 cases in 2024. In 2025, there have already been 106 reported cases, which is a higher ...

California reports a surge in COVID cases as the Stratus variant spreads, now the dominant strain in the U.S., health ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, led by Christina Ghaly, said Friday the agency would begin a hiring freeze, effective immediately. (Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times) Los Angeles ...

Summer heat, check. Mosquitoes, check. Labor Day traffic, check. Now add fleas carrying typhus fever to things to worry about this weekend.

With a heat wave expected to begin Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning people to avoid ...

The Los Angeles County health department is investigating reports of illnesses by customers who ate at a Chipotle.

Some 911 calls to the Sheriff’s Department’s Century Station will now be diverted to trained 988 crisis lifeline counselors.