Health

The ‘Sacrifice Zone’ No More

San Pedro, Wilmington and the entire Los Angeles Harbor Area have long suffered from obfuscation of the truth and a…

2 years ago

State Lands Commission and Ports of Long Beach & Humboldt Launch Offshore Wind Energy Partnership

The ports of Long Beach and Humboldt are developing terminals to assemble wind turbines on floating platforms that would be…

2 years ago

California Briefs: Early Screening for Children’s Reading Challenges and Federal Backing for Behavioral Health

This change will ensure that 1.2 million students receive risk identification and any needed interventions early in their educational journeys.

2 years ago

County Public Health Department Launches New Medical Debt Relief Program

Medical debt impacts approximately 785,000 residents — one in ten adults in LA County—creating barriers to essential health care, exacerbating…

2 years ago

Ports Briefs: LA and LB Ports Poised to Exceed 20 Million Cargo Containers in 2024

Eleven months into 2024, the Port of Los Angeles has moved 9,375,735 TEUs, 19% ahead of its 2023 pace.

2 years ago

California Briefs: Governor’s Appointment, 3K Miles of Broadband Milestone, GenAI Tackles Housing & Jobs, $135M for Zero-Emission Vehicles

California has announced new progress in efforts to explore using GenAI to address issues for Californians: housing, budget, and jobs

2 years ago

New Study Released for Pier S Battery Energy Storage System

The public can comment on the Draft IS/MND through 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. It is available at polb.com/ceqa.

2 years ago

Get Involved: Join the Restoration Project This Weekend

As the holidays approach, join the Restoration Project in its mission to love, serve and give. Any and all hands…

2 years ago

Suspected H5 Bird Flu Found in LA County Cats Linked to Recalled Raw Milk

Although human cases of bird flu are rare and the risk to residents remains low, this detection of H5 bird…

2 years ago

Mayor of Carson Addresses Phillips 66 Developments in Official Statement

This filing may also explain, in part, Phillips announced departure from Carson in an irresponsible fashion, trying to market its…

2 years ago