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LA County Budget Public Presentations

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In LA County, the work to create a budget is a year-round process. And that means lots of opportunities for the public to get involved and better understand how taxpayer dollars are spent.

Public budget presentations begin Thursday, February 12. Links to each day’s agenda can be found at ceo.lacounty.gov/budget as they become available.


New on the County Channel

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Checking out books is just one of hundreds of fun things to do at your local library. How about making personalized gifts? The art of crocheting is back in fashion. To view similar events at the LA County Library, click here. Click here to watch.

You can watch more stories like this on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up here.


At Your Service

10th Annual Women's Fire Prep Academy Registration is Open!

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On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the Los Angeles County Fire Department welcomes individuals to compete for a coveted spot in the Women’s Fire Prep Academy. After successfully earning a spot, participants will train for the following five-consecutive Saturdays.

EVERYONE 18 years of age and older is encouraged to register at: bit.ly/2026WFPA. For additional information or questions, please call (310) 419-2115 or email Fire-Recruitment@fire.lacounty.gov.


Out and About

Celebrating Black History Month!

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LA County is celebrating Black History Month with a number of community events. For more information, click here.


In Case You Missed It

Emergency Rent Relief Applications Now Open

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Applications are now open for emergency rent relief. Tenants, landlords, and property owners impacted by the January 2025 wildfires or other emergency financial hardship may apply. Apply at lacountyrentrelief.com.


Photo Finish

Downtown Los Angeles skyline along Harbor Freeway with yellow school bus on one of the street overpass.

Photo: Los Angeles County / Mayra Beltran Vasquez

Downtown Los Angeles skyline along Harbor Freeway in South Los Angeles. 

Click here to access more photos of LA County in action.