Health

California Unveils Lifesaving Heat-Ranking System, Invests $32 Million to Fight Extreme Heat

With CalHeatScore, California becomes the first state in the nation —  and one of the only jurisdictions in the world…

5 months ago

ALERT: Proposed Oil and Gas Drilling Ordinance, Public Comment

  Following the recent court ruling and the city council’s action to rescind the citywide Oil and Gas Drilling Ordinance…

5 months ago

“Rep. Barragán Defends SNAP: Calls Out Hunger Crisis, Fights Deepest Cuts Yet

These cuts would be devastating for children, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities who receive this assistance.

5 months ago

Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments

  SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom May 22 announced the following appointments: Nicole Thibeau, of Los Angeles, has been reappointed…

5 months ago

Rep. Barragán, FCC Commissioner and Carson City Mayor Decry Dangerous Delay in Implementing Multilingual Emergency Alerts

The push has strong backing from the top Democrat on the Senate telecommunications subcommittee and the current and former chairs…

5 months ago

LA Briefs: City Workforce Developments and Port of LA Clean Truck Funding Plan

The committee will meet weekly to track progress on reassigning among the over 600 employees who are at risk of…

5 months ago

Barragán Leads Entire California Democratic Delegation in Urging Trump Administration to Protect Head Start Funding

Decades of research confirm that the program improves school readiness, boosts long-term academic and employment outcomes, and helps break the…

5 months ago

Los Angeles Updates: City Council Targets Idle Oil Wells; Youth Relocated for Juvenile Facility Modernization

CD15 Policy Update Adresses Idle, Abandoned OIl Wells LOS ANGELES — This week, the city council passed a motion introduced…

5 months ago

As Summer Approaches, Dignity Health Urges Californians to Stay Safe on the Road During the “100 Deadliest Days”

But for traffic safety experts, this stretch of time is known as the “100 Deadliest Days,” a period when teen…

5 months ago

LA News: County Launches Culinary Training Program for Justice Impacted, Unhoused Individuals and Governors LA Appointments

Graduates will be equipped with real-world culinary skills, a ServSafe Food Handler Certification, and access to transportation and training stipends,…

5 months ago