Health

154 Acre Wetlands Restoration Project in Long Beach Takes Critical Step Forward

The project aims to create a sustainable and vibrant ecosystem, incorporating educational and recreational opportunities for the community

2 years ago

COVID-19 Indicators Continue to Decline in LA County

There was an average of 481 COVID-positive hospitalized patients for the week ending Feb. 10, a decrease from the average…

2 years ago

Sen. Richard Roth Proposes Vital Legislation to Tackle California’s Nursing Shortage Crisis

In California, a 2021 Health Impact report found that 18% of California hospitals surveyed stated that a BSN was required…

2 years ago

Homelessness Briefs: Mayor Appoints Dep. Mayor of Homelessness & Community Health and Motion Addresses Youth, Seniors Experiencing Homelessness and

Estimates from last year’s homelessness census found that youth homelessness increased by 40% from 2022 to 2023, identifying 3,894 youth…

2 years ago

TRAA’s 9th Anniversary of a Near-Release of Deadly HF Informational Gathering & Rally

Learn more about the dangers of Hydrofluoric Acid or HF/MHF used at the Torrance and Wilmington refineries, hear from experts…

2 years ago

Long Beach Briefs: City Expands Ride Circuit and Mobile Access Center Increases Access to Homelessness Services

Staffed by members of the Homeless Services Bureau and a public health nurse, the vehicle allows clients to receive direct…

2 years ago

Big Pharma Will Have to Answer to the American People

I look forward to the hearing on Feb. 8, with the CEOs of Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Bristol Myers…

2 years ago

UPDATE CHANGE of DATE: POLA Opens Its Doors for Public Tour, Spotlighting Air Quality Monitoring Station Showcasing New Equipment

The port’s air monitoring program includes a network of four air monitoring stations that measure a comprehensive set of air…

2 years ago

Supervisors Take on Uniform Equality for Women Firefighters

The ill-fitting uniforms and turnout gear leave women firefighters and lifeguards vulnerable to cancer due to exposure to smoke and…

2 years ago

UPDATED: Amount of Sewage Spill Revised to 8,000,000 Gallons. Ocean Water Closure, San Pedro

A sewage discharge occurred on Feb. 5, about 6 a.m., resulting in an estimated at one million gallons entering the…

2 years ago