County of Los Angeles
LA County Close Up Episode 236
- Title
- LA County Close Up Episode 236
- Runtime
- 14:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode : Loma Alta Park reopens after the wildfires; ,Women's Prep Lifeguard Academy draws thsoe looking for challenging careers; a closer look at LACMA's long-awaited expansion , erasing medical debt; and helping residents navigate the complexities of reverse mortgages.
- Title
- LA County Close Up Episode 235
- Runtime
- 8:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode: Young people compete to become junior lifeguards; pulling out all the stops for "LA County Day" at the Pomona Fairgrounds; residents of a homeless encampment in Gardena prepare for a new start; and construction begins on first home cleared in Altadena.
- Title
- LA County Close Up Episode 234
- Runtime
- 11:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode: LA County's animal care shelters are brimming with adorable and loving pets looking for homes; justice-involved women eye careers in the fire service; new housing opens in South LA; and flavor-filled eats and the County Fair.
- Title
- Kobe court opens in East LA
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Natalia Bryant was on hand at the dedication of the new basketball court in East LA to Kobe and Giana Bryant.
- Title
- Young people turn up the heat in summer activity series
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Youth leaders and community partners are joining the LA County Department of Youth Development for a series of events that showcase a wide range of activities and leadership opportunities for young people.
- Title
- Pathway Home: MacArthur Park
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 50 people were brought in from the street from the MacArthur Park area.
- Title
- Easing Food Insecurity
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Office of Food Systems gathered Commmunity Based Organizations for a discussion on how to ease food insecurity in Los Angeles County.
- Title
- Out of the ashes, Loma Alta Park reopens
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Residents in Altadena celebrated the grand reopening of Loma Alta Park.
- Title
- LACMA transformation takes shape
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- One of the largest cultural projects in the nation is unfolding on Wilshire Boulevard. LACMA director Michael Govan gives a construction update and a look at a new museum exhibit, Realms of Dharma.
- Title
- Treating the pain of medical debt
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Thousands of Los Angeles County residents will have their medical debt relieved thanks to a new program.
- Title
- Celebrity Chef Roy Choi shares recipe for success
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Chef, author and food truck pioneer Roy Choi was a guest at the LA County Library's Speaker Series in Manhattan Beach.
- Title
- El Condado Contigo Episode 44
- Runtime
- 7:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- En este episodio de El Condado Contigo, conocemos una nueva iniciativa del Departamento de Salud Pública enfocada en proteger a trabajadores en industrias de alto riesgo. Celebramos la expansión del Museo Broad, que busca hacer el arte más accesible para todos. También acompañamos los esfuerzos de recuperación ecológica tras los incendios en Altadena y observamos cómo un grupo de cabras ayuda a prevenir incendios en Palos Verdes de manera natural y eficiente.
- Title
- El Condado Contigo Episode 43
- Runtime
- 6:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Episodio 43 Description:
En este episodio de El Condado Contigo, el Departamento de Asuntos del Consumidor brinda apoyo esencial a residentes de Altadena afectados por los recientes incendios. Aprendemos cómo prevenir el contagio del dengue. Celebramos a líderes comunitarios que reciben los premios John Anson Ford, y exploramos los avances del proyecto de la Línea G, una obra clave para mejorar el transporte público en el Valle de San Fernando.
- Title
- El Condado Contigo Episode 42
- Runtime
- 9:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- En este episodio de El Condado Contigo, conocemos la inspiradora historia de una pareja de Altadena que, tras perder su hogar en un incendio, encuentra esperanza y fortaleza con el apoyo de la comunidad. Visitamos South Gate, donde personas sin vivienda están recibiendo una segunda oportunidad gracias al programa Pathway Home. Además, asistimos a una expo de recursos dedicada a veteranos militares y acompañamos un delicado rescate de aves en Marina del Rey.
- Title
- LA County workforce shines at Pomona Fairgrounds
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Revelers savored the slow pace and fried delights at the LA County Fair, which kicked off with a celebration of LA County employees on LA County Day.
- Title
- Altadena fire survivors with reverse mortgages get help
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The LA County Development Authority and the Aging and Disabilities Department partnered to inform seniors who lost their homes in the Altadena fire about their rights and responsibilities with reverse mortgages.
- Title
- Prep academy trains next-gen lifeguards
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The LA County Fire Department Lifeguard Division in partnership with the Women’s Fire League hosted a Women’ Lifeguard Prep Academy. The free 2-day event was open to everyone 16 years of age and older to learn hands-on lifesaving skills from a group of professional ocean lifeguards.
- Title
- Altadena Community Meeting - May 19, 2025
- Runtime
- 1:02:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Altadena Community Meeting - May 19, 2025 - Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger will host an Altadena Community Meeting for residents impacted by the Eaton Fire.
Watch the meeting live on the County's YouTube page. Missed the last meeting? All previous Altadena Community Meetings are available to watch on the County's YouTube page.
For more information, FAQs, and resources, visit recovery.lacounty.gov/Altadena
- Title
- Altadena Community Meeting - May 12, 2025
- Runtime
- 1:00:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Altadena Community Meeting - May 12, 2025 - Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger will host an Altadena Community Meeting for residents impacted by the Eaton Fire.
Watch the meeting live on the County's YouTube page. Missed the last meeting? All previous Altadena Community Meetings are available to watch on the County's YouTube page.
For more information, FAQs, and resources, visit recovery.lacounty.gov/Altadena
- Title
- Pet Day Adoption Promotion
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In honor of Pet Day, you can adopt your new furry friend from the Department of Animal Care and Control and have all fees waived for.
- Title
- The rebuilding of Altadena begins
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Contruction has started for the first home lost in the Eaton Fire.
- Title
- More housing opens in Compton
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Willow Tree is a pioneering 100-unit permanent supportive housing development in Compton. It is one of Los Angeles County’s first successful conversions of a motel into permanent housing through Project Homekey.
- Title
- Finger lickin food at the County Fair
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- From meatball corndogs to fried peppers and funnel cakes, delicious and unique eats are being served up to the masses at the LA County Fair through the end of the month.
- Title
- Firefighter trainees blaze new career paths
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 20 justice-involved women are part of a new training cohort in fire prevention and protection.
- Title
- Junior lifeguard hopefuls test their skills
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The LA County Fire Department is training the next generation of lake lifeguards. The preparatory program for young swimmers between the ages of 9 to 17 prepares them for the rigors of water rescues.
- Title
- Altadena Community Meeting - May 5, 2025
- Runtime
- 1:05:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Altadena Community Meeting - May 5, 2025 - Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger will host an Altadena Community Meeting for residents impacted by the Eaton Fire.
Watch the meeting live on the County's YouTube page. Missed the last meeting? All previous Altadena Community Meetings are available to watch on the County's YouTube page.
For more information, FAQs, and resources, visit recovery.lacounty.gov/Altadena
- Title
- LA County Close Up Episode 233
- Runtime
- 9:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode: After it was destroyed by fire, a beloved fire station is back online; a new Office of Worker Safety is launched to address worker health and safety issues; staying safe from mosquito-borne disease; and Metro G Line promises a quick ride.
- Title
- LA County Close Up Episode 231
- Runtime
- 11:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode: Goats get the job done in Palos Verdes; graduates of a harm reduction program begin careers with a mission; celebrating leaders of the farm worker movement; and easy mornings in Gloria Molina Grand Park.
- Title
- LA County Close Up Episode 232
- Runtime
- 8:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode: a major art institution embarks on a grand expansion; a raptor is released to the wild; Loma Alta Park prepares to reopen after the wildfires; and a tranquil stroll through the grounds of the San Fernando Mission.
- Title
- Pathway Home en South Gate
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- El programa Pathway Home brinda vivienda temporal y servicios esenciales a personas que vivían en situación de calle, ofreciéndoles un camino hacia la estabilidad.
- Title
- Altadena Community Meeting - April 28, 2025
- Runtime
- 1:00:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Altadena Community Meeting - April 28, 2025 - Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger will host an Altadena Community Meeting for residents impacted by the Eaton Fire.
Get Involved:
Click here to join the Zoom meeting at 4:00 PM: https://bos-lacounty-gov.zoom.us/j/89200474920
Recovery-related agencies' representatives will be responding live in Zoom's question and answer function. There will be live Spanish interpretation and ASL available in Zoom.
Watch the meeting live on the County's YouTube page. Missed the last meeting? All previous Altadena Community Meetings are available to watch on the County's YouTube page.
For more information, FAQs, and resources, visit recovery.lacounty.gov/Altadena
- Title
- Loma Alta Park readies for reopening
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- After weeks of preparation from teams of community volunteers, Loma Alta Park will reopen in May and once again serve the residents of Altadena.
- Title
- Fire Station 164 rises from the ashes
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Following a devastating fire last year, the residents of Huntington Park now have their beloved fire station back in action after an extensive renovation.
- Title
- Taking a bite out of mosquito season
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Officials from the Department of Public Health joined Parks and Recreation to educate residents about Dengue Fever, a mosquito-borne illness and steps to prevent infection.
- Title
- Altadena Community Meeting - April 21, 2025
- Runtime
- 1:01:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Altadena Community Meeting - April 21, 2025 - Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger will host an Altadena Community Meeting for residents impacted by the Eaton Fire.
Get Involved:
Click here to join the Zoom meeting at 4:00 PM. Recovery-related agencies' representatives will be responding live in Zoom's question and answer function. There will be live Spanish interpretation and ASL available in Zoom.
Watch the meeting live on the County's YouTube page. Missed the last meeting? All previous Altadena Community Meetings are available to watch on the County's YouTube page.
For more information, FAQs, and resources, visit recovery.lacounty.gov/Altadena
- Title
- Celebrating the legacies of civil right pioneers
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Farm worker advocates and civil rights pioneers Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta were honored at downtown's La Plaza de Cultura y Artes.
- Title
- Final Push for Right of Entry
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Title
- A broad view of downtown's arts scene
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- County officials were on hand for the groundbreaking of an expansion to the popular Broad Museum and next step in Grand Avenue's transformation as a thriving arts and culture corridor.
- Title
- Supporting the health needs of workers
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A new office of Worker Health and Safety created by the Department of Public Health aims to advance the health and safety of low-wage workers in high hazard industries.
- Title
- Easy like Saturday Morning
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Puppetry, storytelling, and arts and crafts are all on the menu at Gloria Molina Grand Park for its Easy Mornings series, the perfect place for families to start the weekend.
- Title
- Altadena Community Meeting - April 14, 2025
- Runtime
- 1:02:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Altadena Community Meeting - April 14, 2025 - Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger will host an Altadena Community Meeting for residents impacted by the Eaton Fire.
Recovery-related agencies' representatives will be responding live in Zoom's question and answer function. There will be live Spanish interpretation and ASL available in Zoom: https://bos-lacounty-gov.zoom.us/j/89200474920
For more information, FAQs, and resources, visit recovery.lacounty.gov/Altadena
- Title
- Residents Urged to Complete Right of Entry Forms for Fire Debris Removal
- Runtime
- 26:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath joins the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and LA County Public Works in Sunset Mesa to urge Palisades and Eaton wildfire-impacted residents to complete their Right of Entry (ROE) forms for debris removal. Property owners who lost structures can “opt-in” to the government-sponsored program at no direct cost or “opt-out” to manage the cleanup independently. Either way, a choice must be made by April 15, 2025. Right of Entry and Opt-Out forms are available at recovery.lacounty.gov.
- Title
- El Condado Contigo Episode 41
- Runtime
- 9:54
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- En este episodio de El Condado Contigo, exploramos cómo la comunidad se une para preservar recuerdos tras el devastador incendio de Altadena. Conocemos a personas que han encontrado una nueva oportunidad gracias al programa Pathway Home. Además, asistimos a la celebración en honor a César Chávez en la Plaza de Cultura y Artes, un evento lleno de música, talleres y actividades familiares.
- Title
- Palos Verdes goes to the goats
- Runtime
- 3:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- They're hard working and don't sleep on the job. Hundreds of goats were set loose to roam Palos Verde as natural weed trimmers. Beyond delighting local residents, they perform essential fire abatement with insatiable hunger.
- Title
- LA County Close Up Episode 230
- Runtime
- 12:20
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode: Wildlife experts rush to save Cormorant chicks in Marina del Rey; formerly homeless residents start their lives over; local leaders honored with the John Anson Ford Award; and the healing power of dance in the face of devastation.
- Title
- G means GO in Metro line expansion
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Local officials were on hand for the groundbreaking of the Metro G Line that will connect the San Fernando Valley to the greater LA area and establish a world class transportation thoroughfare.
- Title
- New graduates find purpose in helping others
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Graduates of an 8-week harm reduction workforce development program run by the Department of Health Services are ready to utilize their skills and bring empathy and lived experience to help those battling addiction.
- Title
- Altadena Community Meeting - April 7, 2025
- Runtime
- 1:00:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Altadena Community Meeting -April 7, 2025 - Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger will host an Altadena Community Meeting for residents impacted by the Eaton Fire.
For more information, FAQs, and resources, visit recovery.lacounty.gov/Altadena
- Title
- Altadena Community Meeting - March 31, 2025
- Runtime
- 59:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Altadena Community Meeting - March 31, 2025 - Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger will host an Altadena Community Meeting for residents impacted by the Eaton Fire.
For more information, FAQs, and resources, visit recovery.lacounty.gov/Altadena
- Title
- Residents Urged to Complete Right of Entry Forms, Apply for Assistance Ahead of Deadline
- Runtime
- 48:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger is hosting a press conference to highlight the urgent approaching three-day deadline for wildfire survivors to apply for FEMA assistance and make a decision on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers led debris removal process. The event will also include a progress update on rebuilding efforts in Altadena. Right of Entry and Opt-Out forms are available at recovery.lacounty.gov.
