County of Los Angeles
Dreaming of a big, bright American future
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- Dreaming of a big, bright American future
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- While the Supreme Court debates the fate of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, it's an unsettling time for the young people known as "dreamers." At a recent media briefing, Rocio Diaz shared her inspiring story of coming out from the shadows to pursue her dreams.
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- Enumerating L.A.'s humanitarian crisis
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The 2020 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is underway, with hundreds of volunteers canvassing 4,000 square miles over 3 nights to record the scope of the homeless crisis in real-time. For Nahtahna Cabanes, volunteering is a small gesture with big personal reward.
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- Partnerships easing the plight of homelessness
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas joined volunteers from Kaiser Permanente on the last night of the annual homeless count. Kaiser has donated $25 million to Governor Gavin Newsom’s fund to build more affordable housing, highlighting the important role of the private sector in helping tackle the homeless crisis.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Mireya Martinez
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Protecting public safety and bringing a gentle hand to animals in distress is all in a day's work for Animal Care and Control field officer Mireya Martinez. Whether providing community education or bringing a stray home, job satisfaction comes from making a difference.
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- Flips, slides and high style in Mayberry Park
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- An 8,000-foot new skatepark with stairs, dips, and slides is an adrenaline-pumping concrete wonderland for thrill-seekers, custom-made by local kids who helped design it to their exacting specifications.
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- A lesson in civics to empower change
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A call to action on the crisis of homelessness drew diverse stakeholders to the 28th annual Empowerment Congress, where Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas urged residents to engage and raise their voices to shape the future of their communities.
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- Mastering navigation to sail through life
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A program run by the Department of Beaches and Harbors teaches youth the basics of sailing in Marina Dey Rey. For Sofia Vasquez and others who participate, the skills and concentration they learn on the water carry over to other aspects of their lives.
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- Taking a bite out of food waste
- Runtime
- 3:51
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- With 1 in 7 people facing food insecurity, the thousands of pounds of annual food waste that's dumped into landfills creates environmental hazards and exacerbates the toll of hunger. The Department of Public Works is doing something about it, dropping a life line to countless families in need.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Michele Felix
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Desert Storm veteran Michele Felix found her career calling as a Veteran Service Officer with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, helping vets navigate services. But it's the camaraderie she shares that makes this deployment a mission to accomplish.
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- A birthday bash for a special library
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Screams of joy were welcome on this day at the La Crescenta Library, which turned 10 years young and hosted a birthday party for kids of all ages. For parent Robyn Delangel, it was the perfect moment to show appreciation for the library’s gift of life-long learning.
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- Safe places to cool down peer pressure
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- When peer pressure heats up, a new wellbeing center may be the perfect way to cool down for students at one local high school. The effort is a partnership between county agencies and the L.A. Unified School District to destigmatize tough issues and start conversations.
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- This sleuth is on the scent of micro-invaders
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Over a long career, Dr. Jerrold Turney has learned a thing or two about what causes trees and flora to sicken and die. Behind every leaf fungus lurks micro-organism invaders from other states or international locales that wreak havoc on L.A. County's fragile ecosystem. Here at the plant pathology lab, botany meets CSI in a daily offensive against invisible pests.
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- Tuskegee aviator deploys on a special mission
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- An exhibit at Patriotic Hall traces the history of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first black military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Theodore Lumpkin, one of the legendary airmen, stopped by to reminisce on the squadron's 15,000 missions in Europe and North Africa during World War II.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Roanne Mauter
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Keeping County departments humming with efficiency is priority number one for Auditor-Controller Accounting Systems Analyst Roanne Mauter. Leading a team that develops and deploys technology and raising the next generation of leaders is all part of the job.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Mariela Balam
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Preparing residents for a disaster and ensuring that up-to-the-minute communications flow during a crisis is all in a day's work for Emergency Program Manager Mariela Balam. What keeps her motivated? Saving lives.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Karen Loquet
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Managing data analytics and the systems that power departments keep Assistant Auditor-Controller and Chief Information Officer Karen Loquet crunching at gigabyte speed. This technology trailblazer is making strides in the workplace and for the future of L.A. County.
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- Tackling obstacles to score life's touchdowns
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Former Rams football legends paid a visit to the County's probation camps to run drills and inspire teens from troubled backgrounds to set positive goals, telling kids the key to success is to huddle strategy, take the offensive, and run for the end zone.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Stephanie Stone
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Helping veterans connect with services is what motivates Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Chief Deputy Director Stephanie Stone. As the number two in command, keeping operations running smoothly and building community partnerships is a daily call to duty.
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- Decorated vets talk candidly about mental health
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Talking about mental health can be a taboo topic for active-service men and women and veterans. Three recipients of the highest U.S. military decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor, talked candidly, urging those transitioning to civilian life to reach out for help.
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- A community on wheels for the journey home
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The spirit of volunteerism brought out community residents and even late night host Jimmy Kimmel to help those experiencing homelessness move into temporary housing. A former parking lot has been transformed into a welcoming community for families to start over.
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- Painting the story of community health
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Renowned Mexican artist Manuel Benitez unveiled his new mural "A History of Community Service" at the historic General Hospital. The painting visually depicts the deep relationship between the Boyle Heights community and County-USC Hospital over the decades.
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- Safe landings for the journey home
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Governor Gavin Newsom joined local officials to tour the Safe Landing community in South L.A. The State of California donated 10 trailers to temporarily house local families experiencing homelessness until permanent housing is secured.
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- A mission-driven clinic opens in Skid Row
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Officials celebrated the opening of a new health clinic at the Union Rescue Mission operated by the Department of Health Services. The clinic provides primary and urgent care services and expects to serve 4,000 patients annually.
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- Women scale endurance heights for dream job
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A fire camp sponsored by the L.A. County Fire Department draws women to compete for spots in the 6-week training program. For many of the aspiring firefighters, it's the special peer bonding and support that fuels them to push their physical limits.
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- Home is where the community is
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A second community has sprung in South L.A. to temporarily house families experiencing homelessness. The trailer-homes were delivered by the State in partnership with the County and City of Los Angeles to help those on the journey home.
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- Ocean economy creates a wave of growth
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Supervisor Janice Hahn joined the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation to tout the region's growing “ocean economy." A new report shows the sector is forecasted to employ 126,000 workers by 2023 and generate $80.1 billion in regional output.
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- Raising hopes on Hope Street
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A 100-bed temporary housing complex has opened on the site of a former parking lot in South L.A. The City of L.A. provided the modular tent structure on land owned by the County. The site will house families for up to three years and features a hygiene trailer, outdoor pet area and open space.
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- Everyone counts in Census 2020
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Census 2020 has officially kicked off with the public getting a first look at the outreach campaign and branded experiences coming to communities. Officials urge residents to participate because an accurate count ensures funding for vital services.
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- My Job in 60 Seconds: Adriana Albizures
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Mobile learning takes on new meaning when librarian Adriana Albizures pulls up at local libraries. She brings curiosity and hands-on learning to children across the County as the steward-in-chief of the MAKMO learning van.
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- PPEs for front line workers
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- As LA County reaches a new high in COVID cases, so does the global demand for medical supplies. Limited access to medical equipment, has left doctors, nurses and frontline workers dangerously ill-equipped to care for COVID-19 patients. As a result, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas recently partnered with Air Premia to donate protective medical gowns.
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- Splash Pads open with new protocols
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Department of Parks and Recreation has opened Splash Pads for the Summer. For more information to to parks.lacounty.gov.
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- The Risk is Real: "It happened to me. It could happen to you."
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- In early March, Christine developed a slight fever. At first she believed she was coming down with the flu, but as her symptoms worsened, she decided to go to the LA County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. After checking her vitals, doctors immediately admitted her and later confirmed she had COVID-19. She spent 2 weeks in the hospital, 8 days of which she was hooked up to a ventilator. Despite her dire situation, she survived. This is her story.
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- Outdoor Dining Permit Program
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Restaurants have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the food industry, every table is important. While takeout and delivery has kept many restaurants open, important physical distancing measures prevent them from operating at full capacity. Several cities have taken steps to make it easier for restaurants to host guests at outdoor dining spaces. Los Angeles County has joined this effort through our Temporary Outdoor Dining Program for our unincorporated communities.
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- iFoster provides resources for foster youth
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Supervisor Hilda L. Solis authored a motion to help provide technical support for foster youth through the non-profit organization iFoster.
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- After the fire, a renewed mission
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The San Gabriel Mission. As investigators continue to search for the cause of the early morning fire that destroyed much of the 249-year-old church, the process of recovery and rebuilding has already begun.
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- The Risk is Real: "I thought I would never see my family again."
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Jose Mercado, 47, doesn’t know how he was exposed to COVID-19, but he’ll never forget the searing pain in his chest or the 20 days he spent in LA County's Olive View Medical Center. This is his story.
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- Coronavirus Stories: Christine Brown
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- After eight days on a ventilator, Christine is home again. But, the battle is far from over.
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- Establishing an Antiracist Los Angeles County Policy Agenda
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- On July 21, 2020, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted a sweeping initiative that boldly articulates an anti-racist agenda that will guide, govern and increase the County’s ongoing commitment to fighting racism in all its dimensions, especially racism that systemically and systematically affects Black residents.
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- The Risk is Real: "I just thought of my two-year old baby. I thought I was never going to see hi...
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Antonio is 45 years old, and unsure where he got infected with coronavirus. He felt tired, dizzy and had a fever for two days before being admitted to LA County's Olive View Medical Center for 9 days. This is his story.
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- The 411 on COVID-19 Testing
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Dr. Tasha Dixon explains what to expect when you go for a Coronavirus test.
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- Guidance for restaurants on safer outdoor dining
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Follow Public Health Investigator Benjamin Mock as he conducts a compliance check at LA County restaurants.
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- Back to school with brand new backpacks
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Supervisor Hilda L. Solis joined the Department of Public Social Services to hand out backpacks for the new school year.
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- One call leads to a new home
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Tweedie family was living in their car for 4 months before calling 211 for help. Thanks to the efforts of the Los Angeles County Development Authority, they now live in a 2 bedroom apartment.
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- LA County: Close-Up Episode 56
- Runtime
- 11:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Broadcast on September 18, 2020
Public Health Testing Lab
Mobile Stroke Unit
Parks After Dark
Baby2Baby
South LA Health Center
Essential Jobs
Risk IS Real
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- The Risk is Real: "I was a healthy person before this"
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Shelby is 29-years-old and COVID-19 survivor. She contracted the virus in April, and after suffering from headaches, vomiting, and dizziness, Shelby was hospitalized at Cedars Sinai in May. She now needs to wear a heart monitor. #TheRiskisReal
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- COVID-19 testing site opens at the Mexican Consulate
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A new COVID-19 testing site inside the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles is now open! Located in MacArthur Park, this new testing site will provide free COVID-19 testing to the surrounding community.
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- Los Angeles County COVID-19 Rental Relief Program
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The LA County COVID-19 Rent Relief application will open on August 17, 2020, for income-eligible renters in Los Angeles County. Watch this PSA to learn more about how you can apply for assistance.
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- Mobile testing and free masks event in Koreatown
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas joined Public Health officials for a mobile Covid-19 testing event and mask giveaway.
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- Rental Relief Program Español
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- ¿Tienes problemas para pagar el alquiler? ¡El subsidio de alquileres por el COVID-19 del condado de Los Ángeles se encuentra disponible para ayudar a los inquilinos y los propietarios de inmuebles! Las aplicaciones se encontrarán disponibles desde el 17 hasta el 31 de agosto en 211la.org/lacounty/rentrelief o llamando al 2-1-1.
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- Library resources for early learners
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Enjoy the Library wherever you are with these great library resources created by County librarians to help parents and young children learn, create, and discover! Learn more at lacountylibrary.org.
