New on the County Channel
The Department of Health Services deploys a mobile van to provide medical care to unhoused residents living in encampments, like this visit to MacArthur Park.
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In Case You Missed It
Gun Violence Restraining Orders
LA County Department of Public Health has launched a new website with information on Gun Violence Restraining Orders, who can file for them, a list of legal aid organizations that can assists, and data about gun violence restraining order filings in LA County.
Chief Sustainability Office wants your feedback!
L.A. County has the most ambitious sustainability plan in the nation for a region our size. The Draft 2023 OurCounty Annual Report is now available for review and public comment. In it, you’ll find updates on the progress we’ve made in 2022-2023 and the recommended priorities for 2023-2024. From reducing gridlock to fighting food insecurity, we’ve got a lot on our plate. Let us know which of our 151 Action Items we should prioritize in 2024. Leave your feedback here.
At Your Service
Skills and Training to Achieve Readiness for Tomorrow (START) Program
The LA County Department of Public Social Services is excited to announce that GROW Program has been renamed to Skills and Training to Achieve Readiness for Tomorrow Program (START)! START provides employment and training services to help employable General Relief (GR) customers obtain jobs and eliminate the need for GR benefits.
Participation in START is mandatory as a condition of aid. You will be assigned to a START Worker who will help you to achieve your employment goals. While participating in START you will be assigned to activities such as Vocational Assessment, Skills for Work, Career Opportunities Resources and Employment, or Education and Training.
START helps with transportation costs and job-related expenses, such as supplies or uniforms. Substance Use Disorder and Domestic Violence services are also available to you through the START Program.
For more information or to apply, click here.
Out and About
2023 Beach Movie Nights
The Department of Beaches and Harbors presents Beach Movie Nights.
Enjoy FREE family-friendly movie screenings on the sand, by the waves, and under the stars at the Dockweiler Youth Center, Friday nights this summer! Be sure to bring blankets and bundle up.
No tickets are required for entry but RSVP is highly recommended so that you can be notified of any last minute changes. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
Photo Finish
Photo: Los Angeles County / Mayra Beltran Vasquez
Mt. Wilson Observatory
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