LA County

Public health officials on Monday confirmed the first case of H5 bird flu in Los Angeles County.

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the person is an adult exposed to livestock infected with the virus at a worksite. That person was treated with antivirals and is currently recovering at home.

The family and attorney of a Verdugo Hills High School student facing assault charges says there is more to the story following the attack on two other students. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Dec. 20,  2024.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency over the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

A new proposal is looking to declare a local emergency at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, which has been accused of violating the law by keeping young people housed at the facility despite its deadline to move them. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

More than 260 young people remain housed at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey — despite a deadline that some say should have moved them out as of Dec. 12. 

Across Los Angeles one in ten adults – approximately 785,000 Angelenos– are currently burdened with medical expenses, but a new medical debt pilot program plans to change that. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

A large cloud of thick black smoke was sent up into the night sky after a fire broke out at a commercial warehouse in Commerce. As seen on air on the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 14, 2024.

A juvenile hall in Downey, long criticized for allegations of violence inside and operational issues will stay open despite a state order to shut down.

A juvenile hall, long criticized for allegations of violence inside and operational issues will stay open despite a state order to shut down. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Dec. 13, 2024. 

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department is investigating a string of business break-ins overnight that happened in Paramount, Lakewood and Cerritos. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2024.

A manhunt is underway for an escaped inmate and convicted murderer from Los Angeles County.

A manhunt is underway for an escaped inmate from Los Angeles County. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Dec. 3, 2024. 

One of the most contested races in this election is that for LA County District Attorney where George Gascón is seeking reelection, facing a tough fight from challenger Nathan Hochman. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2024. 

Here’s how and by when you need to cast your ballot for the 2024 general election.

With election day just around the corner, Los Angeles County officials opened more than 500 additional voting centers this weekend. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2024.

Voters in Los Angeles County will decide on three countywide ballot measures next week.

Eight farmers markets across Los Angeles County could be shutting down and are now counting on private donors to help them stay afloat.

Farmers markets around LA County could be closing down for good due to government grants, including pandemic-era roll outs that have dried up. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2024.

Brandon Nichols discusses changes in his two years as the director of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.