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Andrew Veis

A person hangs an artistically created sign that says LA vs Hate on an outdoor space. A woman in the background also hangs a poster.
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PREVENTING & COMBATTING IDENTITY-BASED HATE AND VIOLENCE
A diverse group of community members and leaders gather outside a building, showcasing unity and engagement in Los Angeles County.
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Inaugural Incubation Academy Class: Building the Alternatives to Incarceration
The first cohort of the ATI Incubation Academy gathered recently to celebrate their completion of the program. read more
A stack of foam to-go boxes sit atop a trash can.
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Putting a Fork In It
To get a better handle on what all this plastic pollution means for L.A. County and how to reduce it, the County’s Board of Supervisors directed the Chief Sustainability Office last year to commission a data-driven analysis from UCLA researchers. The survey focused on the food-service sector, one of the biggest culprits when it comes to pollution. read more
Breathe LA County's Guaranteed Income Program logo, promoting economic equity and community support initiatives.
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BREATHE: GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM
Two professionals smile at the camera, embodying collaboration and community engagement in Los Angeles County initiatives.
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Breaking Bread
As the Food Equity Roundtable convenes over the year, members will periodically share insights about their work to alleviate chronic food insecurity in Los Angeles County. Cinny Kennard serves as the Executive Director of the Annenberg Foundation, one of the largest family foundations in the United States. Gary Gero is the Chief Sustainability Officer for Los Angeles County. The pair serve as co-chairs of the Roundtable, reflecting its cross-sector, collaborative nature. Here they share their thoughts on the genesis of the Roundtable and some of the challenges and opportunities ahead of them. read more
Community leaders celebrate a recognition event, promoting inclusivity and safety in Los Angeles County.
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Pre-filing diversion program celebrates milestone in Santa Monica
People who successfully completed the Alternatives to Incarceration pre-filing diversion program in Santa Monica were celebrated at a graduation event recently. read more
Los Angeles County seal prominently displayed in front of the County Hall of Administration, symbolizing community governance.
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Los Angeles County Partners with Service Providers to Pilot Countywide Pre-Filing Diversion Program to Reduce Over-Reliance on Incarceration
In a step that significantly shifts Los Angeles County away from incarceration as the default consequence for criminal offenses, L.A. County’s new Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Office, in partnership with community-based service providers and County justice partners, has launched a pre-filing diversion pilot program. read more
Graphic celebrating Black History Month with vibrant colors and bold text, emphasizing cultural recognition and equity.
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Reflecting on Black History
While we only had 28 days to highlight a few of our favorite Black leaders, there are millions more Black people who care about and are working hard every single day to ensure that communities are safe, healthy, and protected from the disproportionate impact of air and water pollution, toxic contamination, and climate change. read more