Health

County Proclaims Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and Seeks Solutions for Foster Family Insurance Crisis

There are no safe levels of lead exposure. Prolonged exposure to high levels of lead is frequently prevalent in low-income…

2 years ago

Broken Promises

As the report explains, “Carbon-intensive air freight cargo is the linchpin to Amazon’s one-day delivery offerings. Through its Amazon Air…

2 years ago

L.A. County to Open Year-Round, 24-Hour Emergency Homeless Shelters

The forthcoming proposal will explore a menu of supportive services, including access to medical care, connections to mental health and…

2 years ago

County Invests $26.3 Million in High Road Training Partnerships for Regional Recovery and Mobility

HRTPs are partnerships that identify an industry need, lift worker voice, and deploy an employer-driven curriculum and training solution, often…

2 years ago

Rep. Nannette Barragán Briefs: Senator Highlights Environmental Threat on Latina Maternal Health, Introduces Bill to Access Economical Generic Drugs

[The bill] highlights that these communities face disproportionate exposure to environmental toxins, leading to adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth…

2 years ago

Mpox Cases Increasing in Los Angeles County

People in high-risk groups are urged to get fully vaccinated with two doses for the best protection. Second doses can…

2 years ago

City of Carson Dedicates City Hall Lawn-to-Garden Transformation, Sept. 24

The project demonstrates how water-wise gardens do not have to sacrifice beauty and the new landscaping could save an estimated…

2 years ago

LA Sees Unprecedented Cluster of Locally Acquired Dengue Cases, Public Health Investigates

Cases of locally acquired dengue were previously confirmed by Long Beach and Pasadena in fall 2023.

2 years ago

Public Health Investigating a Rare Disease Spread from Animals to Humans

The confirmed cases of this rare infection are an important reminder for all in Los Angeles County residents to take…

2 years ago

POLB Briefs: Port Sees Busiest Its Month and Petroleum Tanks Project Report Released

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners will consider the report, which will incorporate public feedback that was collected during…

2 years ago