Wildfires

From Ashes to Art: L.A. County Champions Creative Recovery in Altadena

The funding will support initiatives including conservation clinics, fire recovery preservation kits, and resources for artists and community members whose…

9 months ago

New Evidence Emerges in LA Fire Justice’s Lawsuit Against Southern California Edison

An enhanced LiDAR analysis of the flashing seen in surveillance video taken at an ARCO gas station at the start…

9 months ago

Letters to the Editor: On Taxes, Democrats, Eaton Fire, Middleton, ILWU Ride, and the Role of the Journalist-Activist”

Increased taxes are liberation It takes a special kind of genius to take over a party whose main mantras were…

9 months ago

Explore the New Dashboard: Stay Informed on Environmental and Health Impacts from January Wildfires

This dashboard offers a visual overview of monitoring locations across Los Angeles County, including areas where assessments are being conducted…

9 months ago

L.A. County Supervisors Approve $3M for Soil Testing to Aid Residents Affected by Eaton Fire

Soil samples taken by an environmental consulting firm contracted by the Department of Public Health detected unexpectedly high lead concentrations…

9 months ago

Boost Your Future: DEO Invests $32M in Workforce Programs for 2,300+ Workers Through 2026

Together, these programs address long-term workforce needs, offering rapid reemployment for workers displaced by the January windstorms and wildfires, ensuring…

9 months ago

As Peak Fire Season Looms, State Launches Wildfire Preparedness Campaign

This year’s campaign emphasizes two essential strategies in wildfire preparedness: home hardening and defensible space.

9 months ago

Health Officials Lift Advisory on Fire-Affected Coastline

High tides may carry fire debris into the ocean, creating hazardous conditions. In areas along the coast — particularly near…

9 months ago

Public Health Responds to Workforce Needs with New Office for Worker Safety & Wellness”

Los Angeles County experiences some of the highest rates of occupational injuries and illnesses, wage theft, and retaliation in the…

9 months ago

Carson —Fireworks Ban Passes, Supporters Cite Safety While Critics Fear Fundraising Losses

Carson’s public safety commissioner and retired fire captain, Mike Wilson, brought his work experience and hard statistics to the debate…

9 months ago