Tag: l.a. county

L.A. County reports first West Nile virus death this year

A San Fernando Valley resident is the first person in L.A. County to die this year from West Nile virus, a mosquito-transmitted...

The 4 best freshwater lakes in L.A. for floating, fishing and everything in between

Nothing screams “summer” more than a day spent by the water. And Angelenos have many ways to access it, including a long...

Hospitals that pursue patients for unpaid bills will have to tell L.A. County

Hospitals must promptly report to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health every time they try to collect medical debt from...

Deaths from drug overdoses plateaued in L.A. County in 2023 after years of increases

Deaths from drug overdoses and poisoning reached a plateau last year in Los Angeles County — the first time in a decade...