Health

Debris Cleanup, Sediment Testing Ongoing at L.A. County Beaches

To learn more about how the county and other agencies are ensuring public beaches remain safe for visitors, DBH has…

8 months ago

Ports Priefs: POLA and Partners Donate Air Purifyers to LAUSD and POLB Sees Strong Start for 2025

The final pallet delivery arrived at the LAUSD warehouse earlier this week. Purifiers should begin making their way into classrooms…

8 months ago

Atmospheric River Hitting Post-Fire LA Region – Statement from Los Angeles Waterkeeper

Authorities are already raising concerns about toxic runoff making its way into local waterways, potential mudslides, and the risk of…

8 months ago

CD15 Briefs: Policy Update Citizen Idling Complaint Program Motion

This pollution disproportionately impacts low-income communities and communities of color, with Wilmington — next to the Port of Los Angeles…

8 months ago

EPA Places 171 DEIA and Environmental Justice Employees on Administrative Leave

Despite Zeldin’s overly optimistic pronouncement and his attempt to cast Biden administration policies in a nefarious light, the climate equity…

8 months ago

A Heart Attack Strikes Every 40 Seconds – Here’s How to Reduce The Risk

In the United States, someone suffers a heart attack every 40 seconds, with approximately 805,000 cases occurring each year, according…

8 months ago

UPDATE: NRDC to Participate in 10th Anniversary to Recognize Explosion at Torrance Refinery

In An Update: The Natural Resources Defense Council or NRDC submitted a legal petition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or…

8 months ago

Letters to the Editor: Borders, Politics, and Pride, Health Insurance Crisis, Racist Bragg

Borders, Politics, and Pride: A Latino in the White House There is a joke that the boundary between North America…

8 months ago

Hahn Wants Experienced Local Labor Included in Post-Fire Ocean Clean-Up Effort

Hahn requested that the Department of Public Works work directly with ILWU Local 56 on identifying best practices for this…

8 months ago

Hahn Pushes to Strengthen Incentives for Mental Health Field Team Recruitment

Now, one-time-funding for the hiring incentives is set to run out this year. If the incentives expire, the County Department…

8 months ago