Health

Environmental Groups Rally as Regulators Approve New Wells

This is another shot fired in the battle between environmentalists and regulators, the latter of which has been a revolving…

1 year ago

California Coalition Just Launched Its ‘Own Damn Satellite’ to Track Pollution

The satellite is designed to detect, pinpoint, and quantify super-emitters at a level of granularity needed to support direct mitigation…

1 year ago

Rep. Barragán with President Biden & Vice President Harris for Lower Prescription Drug Price Announcement

The new prices for the first 10 drugs selected for negotiation will take effect in Medicare beginning in 2026.

1 year ago

ANNOUNCEMENT: UNICEF’s Threat to Progress Report and Webinar

This report aims to provide a comprehensive ‘stocktake’ of the impacts of climate change on children across six major hazards…

1 year ago

Supervisors Approve Ordinance to Require Hospitals to Report Medical Debt Data

This ordinance will require the seven acute care hospitals in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County to submit aggregate…

1 year ago

Amid Rising COVID-19 Transmission Public Health Urges Residents to Practice Common Sense Precautions

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to take common-sense precautions to avoid becoming ill with…

1 year ago

Join the POLB Community Grants Workshop Aug. 20

Combined with a previous program started in 2009, the Port of Long Beach has set aside more than $65 million,…

1 year ago

Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County

In collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and the Orange County Healthcare Agency, passengers assigned to specific seats that…

1 year ago

Rep. Barragán Introduces Environmental and Business Legislation

Barragán, Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Jumpstart Marine Energy as a Clean Energy Solution WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Nanette Barragán (CA-44)…

1 year ago

Governors Briefs: State Awards Funds to County Behavioral Health Agencies, State Entities to Address Encampments With Urgency and Dignity

These awards will enhance local efforts to provide immediate housing and support for individuals with serious behavioral health conditions by…

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