Los Angeles County has been staying put, as part of the “safer at home” order. It’s designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But for Californians in substandard housing, home isn’t a safe place to be. Reporter Aaron Mendelson has more.

Los Angeles County has been staying put, as part of the &ldquo;safer at home&rdquo; order. It&rsquo;s designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But for Californians in substandard housing, home isn&rsquo;t a safe place to be. Reporter Aaron Mendelson has more.

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'Safer At Home' When Your Home Isn’t Healthy

A top aide to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is facing felony charges stemming from accusations she “impermissibly used” confidential files from the sheriff’s department.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced this week that he filed charges against Diana Teran, an assistant district attorney who oversees a division that handles prosecutions of law enforcement officers.

A top aide to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is facing felony charges stemming from accusations she “impermissibly used” confidential files from the sheriff’s department.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced this week that he filed charges against Diana Teran, an assistant district attorney who oversees a division that handles prosecutions of law enforcement officers.

Top Aide To DA Gascón Faces Charges Over Confidential Sheriff’s Deputy Files

Los Angeles County leaders say the new $45.4 billion proposed budget heavily prioritizes an investment in mental health, but some say it's not enough.

The proposed budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1 is almost $1.4 billion less than the current budget, but features increased spending for more than 830 new jobs.

More than half of the new positions in the budget plan would go to the county Department of Mental Health, according to county CEO Fesia Davenport’s office.

Los Angeles County leaders say the new <a href="https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/190717.pdf" data-cms-ai="0">$45.4 billion proposed budget</a> heavily prioritizes an investment in mental health, but some say it's not enough.
The proposed budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1 is almost $1.4 billion less than the current budget, but features increased spending for more than 830 new jobs.
<a href="https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/lac/1159200_MEDIARELEASE_2024-25RecommendedBudget.pdf" data-cms-ai="0">More than half of the new positions</a> in the budget plan would go to the county Department of Mental Health, according to county CEO Fesia Davenport’s office.

LA County Says Proposed Budget Prioritizes Mental Health. But Is It Enough?

Los Angeles County has launched a new, searchable database focused on health and wellness.

Users can look up and track more than 100 key health indicators, such as community safety or smoking rates in 179 communities.

Los Angeles County has launched a new, searchable database focused on health and wellness.
Users can look up and track more than 100 key health indicators, such as community safety or smoking rates in 179 communities.

'Safer At Home' When Your Home Isn’t Healthy

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