Health

As Omicron Surge Declines, Public Health Details Post-Surge Mitigation Strategies

Per state regulations, indoor masking at K-12 schools, childcare facilities, youth settings, healthcare settings, correctional facilities, homeless and emergency shelters,…

5 years ago

Board of Supervisors Call for End to Discrimination Against Gay Men in Blood Donations

Today, every unit of blood is rigorously tested to detect any trace of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, West Nile virus or…

5 years ago

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Now Certified Sensory Inclusive

To achieve certification, the aquarium’s staff underwent training to recognize guests with sensory needs and handle sensory overload situations.

5 years ago

State Dems Looking to Pass Vax Mandates

Senate Bill 871  would add COVID-19 to the list of diseases K-12 students must be inoculated against The California state…

5 years ago

School Safety Measures Continue to Drive Down Positive Tests Among School Staff and Students

Public Health continues working with schools across the county to implement a comprehensive strategy that includes over 900 school-based vaccine…

5 years ago

Carson Parks and Recreation Workshop

This first workshop will focus on what the public sees as community recreation characteristics, issues, current opportunities and constraints to…

5 years ago

Spring 2022 Urban Garden Paid Internship Program

Applications are being accepted now through Feb.18.

5 years ago

California Briefs: CA Invests in Mental Health; Housing Programs; Receives Funding to Plug Oil & Gas Wells

the Governor’s $14 billion homelessness package that will create 55,000 new housing units and treatment slots when fully implemented.

5 years ago

Aliso Canyon Disaster Studied; New LBPD Deputy Chief; New Trans-Pacific Green Shipping Corridor

Los Angeles and Shanghai Jan. 28, announced a partnership of cities, ports, shipping companies and a network of cargo owners…

5 years ago

As COVID Metrics Decline, LA County Residents Are Reminded to Reduce Risk and Spread

This decline is small and just beginning. Public Health is hopeful that with a reduced number of cases, the number…

5 years ago