L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna embraces members of his team after a news conference announcing the deaths of three deputies due to a grenade explosion last year. The Sheriff’s Department said it has appealed the findings. Cal/OSHA sued the Sheriff’s Department on Jan. 15 and asked a judge to intervene to force the department to hand over the documents. AdvertisementThe recent fines issued by Cal/OSHA is not the first time the state agency has hammered the Sheriff’s Department. “The Division hopes to work with the Sheriff’s Department on abatement and help keep all remaining Arson and Explosives employees safe.”

Source: Los Angeles Times April 01, 2026 15:39 UTC