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Heat Relief: More Shade For CA Schools and Protecting Children From Extreme Heat

Like children, people who are pregnant are more prone to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exposure has been linked…

2 years ago

Port Briefs: POLB Trade Cools and Midyear Container Shipping Report

A POLB press release indicated that economists report consumer spending exceeded expectations during the first half of 2023 and may…

2 years ago

County Awards More Than $31M TO Arts and Cultural Organizations

The Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture July 11 announced over $31 million dollars will be awarded to…

2 years ago

“Heat Ready CA” Will Help Californians Stay Safer From Extreme Heat

More than 100 community based organizations form the messenger network that will be doing outreach in every California county in…

2 years ago

Padilla, Reverend Warnock Reintroduce Legislation to Lower Death Rates for Women of Color

This legislation creates a five-year, $50 million grant program at the Department of Health and Human Services to improve outcomes…

2 years ago

EPA and HUD Seek Presenters for Virtual Workshop on Revisiting Definition of Lead-Based Paint

Additionally, EPA and HUD also seek any available new information on lead-based paint characteristics and medical evidence related to low…

2 years ago

Port of Los Angeles June Cargo Volume Strongest in a Year

During the first six months of 2023, the Port handled 4,137,379 TEUs, a 24% decline compared to the same period…

2 years ago

Barragán, Kamlager-Dove, Kim, Castro, Introduce Resolution Calling for the Release of Eyvin Hernandez

The State Department’s Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs has been working tirelessly to secure his release, but there has…

2 years ago

LA County Briefs: $321 M Comes to LA for Mental Health Housing and Tax Help for RHE Landslide Victims

Los Angeles County is among the first cohort of counties expected to implement its CARE Court program, with an opening…

2 years ago

Port Briefs: State Funds POLB’s Zero Emission Future, Invests in Port Infrastructure Upgrades, Agreement Struck on Zero-Emission Transition and POLA and Nagoya Sign Agreement

California announced a partnership July 6 with the nation’s top truck manufacturers that advances the development of zero-emission vehicles or…

2 years ago