Health

First Human Cases of West Nile Virus Reported in Los Angeles County for 2025

Although not all mosquitoes carry this virus, the type of mosquito that spreads this virus is found throughout Los Angeles…

1 year ago

West Coast States Issue Unified Vaccine Recommendations

In addition, Governor Newsom signed AB 144, authorizing California to base future immunization guidance on independent medical organizations rather than…

1 year ago

LA: Public Health Reports Soil Test Results; Hospitals Charity Care Expands Access to Finacial Assistance

Nationally, only 29% of patients with unaffordable hospital bills are able to learn about, apply for, and receive financial assistance.

1 year ago

Public Health Urges Measles Vaccination After Child’s Death

Although they recovered from the initial measles illness, the child developed and ultimately died from subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)—a rare…

1 year ago

Letters to the Editor: Plastic Perils and the Court’s Shadow Docket

  Plastic Pollution I just had a pondering, loose thought: When I was growing up, nothing was made of plastic—just…

1 year ago

Representatives Press FEMA to Preserve Emergency Alert Lifeline

The demand for this program has far outstripped available funds, further underlining the significance of the program in meeting the…

1 year ago

Join Torrance Refinery Action Alliance’s (TRAA) Monthly Zoom Meeting

  Hear about the latest news from National Resource Defense Council, or NRDC, Communities for a Better Environment or CBE…

1 year ago

Solis Spearheads Efforts to Protect SNAP Applicants

Alongside 21 other states, California filed a lawsuit challenging USDA’s demand for the personal and sensitive data of SNAP applicants,…

1 year ago

Port of Long Beach Accelerates Green Future

The bulk of the funding, $93.4 million, will allow tenants to acquire 65 fully zero-emissions cargo-handling equipment units along with…

1 year ago

Emergency Preparedness Town Hall in San Pedro, Sept 10

CD15 council office, together with the San Pedro neighborhood councils, will be hosting an emergency preparedness town hall on Sept.10…

1 year ago