A few weeks ago, our very own Executive Director, Emilio Salas, joined host Rodney Collins on the Live From LA County podcast for a special conversation about his journey growing up in LA County and his experience of over four decades in affordable housing, homelessness, community development, leadership, and public service. From his personal story to his lifelong commitment to serving communities, Emilio shares valuable insights into the hard work it takes to expand housing opportunities and make a lasting difference across LA County. Take a few moments to learn more about Emilio, the impact of the LACDA, and our mission to Build Better Lives and Better Neighborhoods. Watch the full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=uB8reCuB…. #FlashbackFriday #LACDA #LiveFromLACounty #Leadership #LACounty

At the 39th Annual LA County Productivity and Quality Awards (PQA) ceremony held early this month, we were recognized for two prominent programs: Resilient Altadena Businesses Recover & Rebuild (the Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program) and Keeping Teens Plugged in to the Future (The North Stars YMCA Teen Tech Center). The PQA Program honors departmental productivity and quality improvement efforts deserving recognition. The Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program provided 14 local businesses with $75K loans to help recover, rebuild, and move forward following the Eaton Fire. The North Stars YMCA Teen Tech Center at our Carmelitos Public Housing Development creates a free, state-of-the-art space where youth can explore technology, creativity, entrepreneurship, and future careers. These awards are about what we can accomplish together. This is made possible through collaboration, trusted partnerships, and a community committed to helping one another. Learn more about the PQA awards: qpc.lacounty.gov/39th-produc…. #ThrowbackThursday #TeamLACDA #WorkFam

NOW OPEN: Starting today at 12:00 PM, the New Roots Eaton Canyon Pilot Program is accepting applications. The Program offers to remediate lead contamination from exterior areas with bare soil to unincorporated households recovering from environmental impacts by the Eaton Canyon wildfire at no cost. It aims to safeguard health, restore property safety, and build long-term resilience for the Eaton Canyon community. Deadline to apply is November 25, 2026 (12:00 PM). Please note, multifamily properties are not eligible. Let us remediate your property! Learn more and apply at newroots.lacda.org. #NewRoots #WildfireRecovery #HealthyHomes

Help build a safer LA County! The @LACOFD invites you to participate in the SHIELD (Safety, Health, Information, Education, Local, Development) community survey. This survey gives residents across LA County an opportunity to share their insights on the specific risks they face. Your feedback will help strengthen preparedness efforts and better protect your communities. Take the survey today at Bit.ly/SHIELDSURVEY. Together, we can build stronger communities! #LACoFD #CommunitySurvey

ADVANCE NOTICE: Starting tomorrow, October 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM, the New Roots Eaton Canyon Pilot Program is accepting applications. The Program offers to remediate lead contamination from exterior areas with bare soil to unincorporated households recovering from environmental impacts by the Eaton Canyon wildfire at no cost. It aims to safeguard health, restore property safety, and build long-term resilience for the Eaton Canyon community. Deadline to apply is November 25, 2026 (12:00 PM). Please note, multifamily properties are not eligible. Learn more and apply at newroots.lacda.org. Together, we can help grow a safer and healthier community. #NewRoots #WildfireRecovery #HealthyHomes

Your voice, your future! Join us for our upcoming in-person Community Meeting on November 7th from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM at our Alhambra headquarters. This is your opportunity to share your ideas, help identify community needs, and shape how resources are invested in our communities. Can’t make it to our headquarters? No problem! The meeting will also be livestreamed at four of our public housing sites to make it easier for residents to participate. All attendees joining in person or via livestream will be entered into our raffle drawings for a chance to win a prize. Want to share your opinions before the meeting? Take our community survey at yourvoicecounts.lacda.org. Have questions? Call (626) 586-1854. We look forward to hearing from YOU! #YourVoiceCounts #CommunityMeeting

Did you know? New CalFresh work requirements began on June 1, 2026. There may be options available to help you meet these requirements and keep your benefits. Watch this quick PSA to learn more about your options and what steps you can take! Have questions or need help understanding your options? Visit @LACo_DPSS at dpss.lacounty.gov/en.html. Stay informed, take action, and keep your CalFresh benefits! #CalFreshBenefits #StayInformed

Throwing it back to this month’s Grand Opening of Metro @ Florence! We were proud to join LA County Second District Supervisor @HollyJMitchell, Meta Housing, Western Community Housing, and other valued partners to celebrate this incredible milestone for the Florence-Firestone neighborhood. This seven-story, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold-certified development features 160 affordable units for households previously experiencing homelessness and living with mental illness, along with amenities like a rooftop deck, laundry facilities, a beautiful courtyard, and more. We provided $7 million in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds and 72 Project-Based Vouchers to help make this community possible. Here’s to creating more homes and expanding affordable housing opportunities across LA County! #FlashbackFriday #AffordableHousing #BuildingStrongerCommunities

What a fiesta! Earlier this month, our staff came together to honor the rich diversity, vibrant cultures, and beautiful heritage of the Hispanic community at our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. From delicious food and amazing local merchandise vendors to an exciting raffle and a special screening of Selena, our celebration was filled with great food, fun, laughter, and community spirit. A huge thank you to our Employee Events Committee for planning such a great event and creating an opportunity for us to come together, celebrate, and appreciate the beauty of our diverse cultures. Your hard work made this celebration extra special! #ThrowbackThursday #HispanicHeritageMonth #WorkFam #TeamLACDA #Employees

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for parts of LA County due to elevated fire danger from strong Santa Ana winds. These conditions can increase the risk of rapid-fire spread. Be prepared, stay alert, and sign up for emergency notifications at alert.lacounty.gov. #LACounty #RedFlagWarning #EmergencyPreparedness

#ShakeOut is just 1 day away! Take a minute and register for tomorrow’s largest earthquake drill in the world at shakeout.org. Earthquakes don't wait and neither should you. Be ready at 10:15 a.m. tomorrow!

Attention Altadena residents rebuilding homes or living in homes: Get your property ready for the rainy season! Following the Palisades and Eaton Fires, thousands of acres of hillside and canyon areas burned, leaving slopes with less vegetation to hold soil in place. As we head into the rainy season, vacant and undeveloped lots throughout the community need extra attention. Please share these important property maintenance requirements, erosion-control tips, and resources from the @LACoPublicWorks. #LACountyRecovers #Altadena

Building Better Lives and Better Neighborhoods one conversation at a time! Join us for our upcoming in-person Community Meeting next month on November 7 from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at our Alhambra Headquarters. Come share your opinions, help identify community needs, and determine how Federal resources should be invested. Can’t attend in-person at our headquarters? We got you covered. The meeting will also be livestreamed at four of our public housing sites, making it easier for residents to participate. Attendees of the meeting via in-person or livestream will also be entered for a chance to win a prize in our raffle drawings. Want to make your voice heard before the meeting? Take our community survey and share your thoughts at yourvoicecounts.lacda.org. Questions? Call (626) 586-1854. #CommunityMeeting #MakeYourVoiceCount

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, our offices will be closed on Monday October 12. We will resume our regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13. Wishing everyone a reflective Indigenous Peoples’ Day as we honor the history, resilience, and rich cultures of indigenous communities. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Important message from @LACo_DPSS about the Medi-Cal Program! Medi-Cal Policy Changes are coming soon for some Qualified Non-Citizens (QNC). If you are a QNC , learn what these changes mean for your coverage and care in 2027. For details, visit: bit.ly/medi-cal-status. #DPSSMediCal #DPSSKeepYourBenefits

Your Voice Counts 📢! Join the LA Continuum of Care (CoC) General Membership Special ⚠️ Meeting on the Future of Homelessness Response tomorrow, October 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. At the meeting, you will hear important updates on our region’s homelessness response and get to participate in a pivotal decision about its future. For decades, the LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has served as the lead agency for our region’s homelessness response. The LA County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) was recently announced as the highest-scoring applicant to lead the region’s CoC. CoC membership will vote on whether to select HSH for this responsibility during tomorrow’s meeting. The LACDA encourages everyone who lives in LA County to attend virtually, stay informed, and share their perspective on the future of our regional homelessness response. Meeting details for registering in advance are below: DATE: Friday, October 9, 2026 TIME: 11:00 a.m. LOCATION: LAHSA, 637 Wilshire Boulevard, 1st Floor Commission Room, Los Angeles, CA 90017 REGISTER TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY: zoomgov.com/webinar/register… VIEW AGENDA: lahsa.org/documents?id=10304… Get involved and make your voice heard! #LACounty #HomelessnessResponse #ContinuumOfCare #CoC #CommunityEngagement