L.A. County to Partner with UC Regents on Reopening MLK Medical Center

Sup. Gloria Molina praised this morning’s decision by the Regents of the University of California to partner with L.A. County on reopening the Martin Luther King, Jr. Medical Center in Willowbrook as a full-service hospital. Click here to read Molina’s official statement on today’s historic development which the supervisor described as “extraordinary and welcome.”

Federal Economic Stimulus Dollars Can Help You!

If you're one of the millions of Americans battling unemployment—or if you simply need to be connected with county social services—federal economic stimulus funds can help you! Thanks to millions of dollars from the Obama Administration and the U.S. Congress, L.A. County can connect you to a variety of helpful programs—including green jobs training, renewable energy workforce training, homeless prevention programs, job interview workshops, senior nutritional programs, and much more. Click here to learn about it!

H1N1 Flu – Be Prepared!

With flu season fast approaching, the H1N1 flu virus (commonly known as “swine flu”) is making the news once again.  But what exactly is the H1N1 flu?  How can you keep your family safe and healthy?  Where can you get an H1N1 flu vaccination?  And what should you do if you or a loved one contracts the H1N1 flu?  Click here for information!  (¡Siga esta enlace para información en español!)

Entrepreneurial Support Available at LAEDC

If you’re an entrepreneur considering opening a business in L.A. County—or if you’re looking to expand your existing business here—the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) can help. Created by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to implement the county’s economic development program through land development, project financing, and marketing activities, the LAEDC has evolved into Southern California’s premier business leadership organization. To learn more about how the LAEDC can help you, click here.

West Nile Virus Reported in San Gabriel Valley

Two dead birds tested positive for West Nile Virus on July 20th – one in La Puente and another in La Verne.  Though no human cases have been reported so far this year, the virus can be fatal.  The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District urges residents across L.A. County to take a few key precautions.  Click here for more information.

The Gas Company Can Help Pay Your Bills

Are you struggling to pay your household expenses?  If so, The Gas Company can help with your natural gas bills.  Click here for more information!  (¡Siga este enlace para información en español!)

L.A. County Launches Reverse 9-1-1 System

If a major disaster strikes in your area, you can expect an automatic phone call to your home or business letting you know what's happening and what to do now that L.A. County has launched a reverse 9-1-1 system.  Calls automatically go to land lines – so if you don't have one, register your cell phone number here.