Health

Wetlands vs. Oil

Like many other waterways in the American West, the river was channelized — encased in concrete — for flood control…

7 months ago

When the Ocean Sends a Cry for Help

Mutual aid has become a buzzphrase of our times, as people provide the material, moral, and spiritual resources for each…

7 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…

7 months ago

Rep. Barragán Urges Oversight of Container Fumigation Facilities in Long Beach, San Pedro, and Compton

To gain greater transparency of these fumigation facilities and their impacts on local communities, the Members requested for community air…

7 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…

7 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.

7 months ago

Healthy Births: LA County Launches Medi-Cal Doula Hub to Empower Families and Improve Maternal Health

Doulas provide emotional, physical, and educational support to birthing people and their families throughout pregnancy, delivery, and early parenthood. Having…

7 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…

7 months ago

Hahn Secures $3 Million to Keep Catalina Island Hospital Open

The hospital’s closure would force more helicopter evacuations of trauma patients and cost the county an estimated $14 million each…

7 months ago

Senate Parliamentarian Confirms California’s Clean Car Rules Don’t Need Congressional Approval

California’s clean car and clean truck standards will provide cleaner, healthier air for millions of people who suffer from severe…

7 months ago