Health

Mayor Secures $500 Million EPA Grant to Reduce Goods Movement Pollution in L.A

During her 2024 State of the City address, Mayor Bass announced the creation of a new climate cabinet to bring…

1 year ago

Bipartisan Senators Pass Children’s Mental Health Resolution; County Revamps 24/7 Helpline for Mental Health and Substance Use Services

The centralization of services between LACDMH and DPH’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau is the first landmark in a…

1 year ago

Barragán, Markey Introduce Bill to Hold Big Oil Accountable for Collusion with OPEC

  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) July 24 introduced the Big Oil Collusion…

1 year ago

Rep. Barragán Secures Wins in Water Resources Development Act for South Gate, Carson, Lynwood, Lakewood

These water supply infrastructure projects can provide safe, clean water and improve flood and water management, while improving public health…

1 year ago

Padilla, EPA Announce Nearly Half a Billion Dollars to Decarbonize Freight Sector and Improve Air Quality in Southern California

This CPRG investment will slash emissions generated by goods movement near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach or…

1 year ago

Los Angeles County Sees First Plateau in Fatal Drug Overdoses in a Decade, 2023 Report Reveals

The collective impact of these intersecting interventions offers an opportunity to address the varied needs of county residents and to…

1 year ago

Port Briefs: Buttigieg Hails ‘America’s Green Gateway and POLA Posts Strong June Volume

In recognition of the facility’s importance to the future of the U.S. supply chain, the Port of Long Beach has…

1 year ago

In Preparation Ahead of Heatwave, Mayor Announces the Opening of Additional Augmented Cooling Centers

LADWP electric trouble crews are fully staffed and ready to respond to power outages, should they occur. Additional crews are…

1 year ago

New Funding to Electrify Buses in LA Assists in Preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games

  LOS ANGELES –  Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass  welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to Los Angeles July…

1 year ago

Barragán Leads Letter to Urging President Biden to Issue Executive Order to Reduce Pollution from the Maritime Industry

" ... We strongly urge your Administration to make this Executive Order effective, actionable, and equitable by including specific, time-bound…

1 year ago