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LA County Rabid Bat Count Ties Record at 69, and Families Finding Bats Indoors Should Call a Doctor

LA County confirmed 69 rabid bats, tying its record. Here is what families should do if a bat turns up near a sleeping child or pet at home.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

Suspect burglarized Kim Kardashian’s Los Angeles home and stole her car, cops say

The suspected burglar was booked into LA County jail, authorities said

The Independent UK · Aug 10

How Much Is ICE Costing the U.S. Economy? LA Put a Dollar Figure on Immigration Enforcement Raids

LA County spent months quantifying ICE enforcement's economic toll. Houston and Chicago haven't — but the scattered data tells its own story.

Latin Times · Aug 9

The U.S. Was on Track to Eliminate Hepatitis C by 2030 — Then Came the Federal Public Health Cuts That Are Dismantling the Programs Doing It

Federal public health cuts are jeopardizing hepatitis C elimination programs in California, putting testing and curative treatment access at risk.

Medical Daily · Jun 9

Health Alert Near SoFi Stadium as LA Prepares for World Cup Opener Amid Record Dengue Spike

LA prepares for World Cup opener amid dengue surge and measles warnings, with health officials flagging mosquito risk near SoFi Stadium and travel-linked cases.

Medical Daily · Jun 8

In 26 Days, Hundreds of Thousands of LA County Residents Will Lose Medi-Cal Dental Coverage — And Most Don't Know It's Happening

Hundreds of thousands of Los Angeles Medi-Cal beneficiaries could lose dental coverage on July 1, 2026, raising concerns about worsening diabetes, oral health complications, and reduced access to preventive care.

Medical Daily · Jun 6

LA County Health Services Braces for $700M Crisis After Medi-Cal Rollback Hits 200,000 Residents

On May 28, 2026, the County of Los Angeles made it official: LA Health Services announced it is undergoing strategic service relocations as a direct response to what the county calls an "unprecedented budget crisis."

Medical Daily · Jun 3

Singer d4vd charged with first-degree murder of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez whose body was found in his car

Singer d4vd, David Anthony Burke, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the mystery disappearance of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez whose body was found in the singer's discarded Tesla. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's officer announced the charges on Monday. D4vd was arrested Thursday and is charged…

The Times of India · Apr 20

LA County Officials Rescue 700 Dogs and Cats – Possibly the Largest Animal Rescue in US History

In a historic operation, LA County officials rescued 700 dogs and cats from a single property, marking possibly the largest animal rescue in US history.

International Business Times UK · Mar 20

Gray wolf appears in Los Angeles county for first time in more than 100 years

Three-year-old black coat female, known as BEY03F, crossed into LA county around 6am on 7 February

The Guardian - US · Feb 10