New on the County Channel
 A Food Equity Grant Program funded by LA County and the American Rescue Plan helps community organizations like Alma Backyard Farms create a new food system for County residents.
You can watch more stories like this on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up?here.
Celebrating Juneteenth
In celebration of Juneteenth 2024 and as a representation of the County?s commitment to the hard but necessary work of reparations, the County will provide free admission and access on or around June 19, 2024, to participating museums and beaches in Los Angeles County for eligible LA County residents who are lineal descendants of an African-American Chattel enslaved person (descendants of enslaved people who were abducted from their African homelands by force to be enslaved in North America) or of a free African-American person living in the United States prior to the end of the 19th Century (?Community of Eligibility Residents?).
To receive free museum admission and beach parking on or around June 19, 2024, as described above, and be considered for eligibility in any future reparations or benefits under the County?s Reparations Initiative or any other applicable local or state program, please click here.
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Juneteeth Celebration and Resource Fair
 Join LA County in celebrating Juneteeth at Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell's 4th Annual Juneteeth Celebration and Resource Fair on Friday, June 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event features music, food trucks, live performances, access to County services, resources, fun activities, and more! All residents are welcome to attend this FREE event. We encourage you to register and forward this email to your friends and neighbors! Register here.?
In Case You Missed It
The Works App
 From reporting potholes to finding critical services, it?s LA County at your fingertips.
The Works App empowers you to report:
- Issues like potholes, graffiti, overgrown trees, and blocked storm drains
- Property-related concerns and suspected violations
- Illegal dumping activities affecting our streets and environment
- Maintenance needs of trails and facilities in County parks
Keep up to date with the County?s latest news on upcoming events. Locate the nearest LA County offices, libraries, shuttle buses, and other services.
Download The Works for iPhone or Android today and transform how you connect with LA County!
At Your Service
Boost Your Business and Elevate a Career
 Partner with the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity through Youth at Work Elevate to get your business matched with a highly motivated youth intern.
Potential youth participants between the ages of 17-24 in will receive paid work experience, training, and mentorship to prepare youth for in-demand and diverse career pathways. 100% of the youths? wages will be covered for up to 400 hours.
Businesses in high-growth or post pandemic emerging sectors including healthcare, infrastructure, trade and logistics, e-commerce, transportation and warehousing, advanced manufacturing, entertainment and creative arts, informational technology, and hospitality are encouraged to apply.
A dedicated representative will be assigned to help eligible businesses through the entire process. Youth eligibility requirements include: Current or former foster youth, justice-impacted, current or previous experience with housing instability/homelessness, and LGBTQ+ youth.
Learn more here.?
Out and About
Parks After Dark Returns
 Parks After Dark is Back for the 2024 Summer Season! Enjoy FREE Activities at 34 LA county parks! Join us for concerts, movie nights, fitness and wellness activities, food, games and more! F Also returning this year is our ?Resource Fair Thursday?s?. To learn more, click here.
Photo Finish
Photo: Los Angeles County / Mayra Beltran Vasquez
"Destination Crenshaw" - an American Rescue Plan Creative Recovery Grantee.
Click here?to access more photos of LA County in action.
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