Los Angeles County officials are on alert following incidents of vandalism and fire damage to ballots during the ongoing primary elections. On May 31, vandalism was reported at a vote center located at Cesar E. Chavez Park in Long Beach; however, voting operations remained unaffected. In a separate incident, a limited number of vote-by-mail ballots were found damaged by fire in a ballot drop box in Los Angeles. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office has reported these incidents to the Los Angeles Police Department and is reaching out to voters whose ballots may have been impacted. California laws, including a recent bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, enhance protections for voters and election officials against interference. Dean Logan, the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, stated that any attempts to disrupt the voting process are taken seriously. As the primary election approaches its final day on June 2, residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities related to election materials or facilities.