Health

LACDMH Launches Youth Do Worthwhile Work Campaign to Inspire New Generation of Mental Health Workers

  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health or LACDMH launched the Do Worthwhile Work campaign…

3 months ago

As Smoking Returns to Pop Culture, Dignity Health Physicians Warn the Health Risks Haven’t Changed

  LONG BEACH — With cigarette smoking appearing more frequently in the fashion and entertainment industries, as well as among…

3 months ago

Sen. Gonzalez Bill Restricting Military-Style Weapons Advances to Assembly Vote

  SACRAMENTO — Sen. Lena Gonzalez’s (D-Long Beach) legislation Senate Bill (SB) 937 passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee today, clearing…

3 months ago

Port of Los Angeles Approves $66.5M for New Parking and Road Improvements Along Waterfront

The Harbor Boulevard and 22nd Street project will develop a 17.5-acre parking area that will feature up to 2,100 new…

3 months ago

California Briefs: State Launches Environmental Youth Council and Governors Appointment

  California Launches Environmental Youth Council as Feds Silence Youth Voices SACRAMENTO — The California Environmental Protection Agency or CalEPA…

3 months ago

Ports Brief: POLB Sees Second Best July and POLA to Increase Clean Air Incentives

MARAD, Port of Long Beach Announce Second-Best July on Record LONG BEACH — Stephen Carmel, Administrator of the U.S. Maritime…

3 months ago

California Latino Legislative Caucus Demands Detention Center Accountability: No More Secrecy

  SACRAMENTO — The California Latino Legislative Caucus Aug. 5  demanded greater transparency and accountability at immigration detention centers, where…

3 months ago

Rep. Barragán to Host Annual Senior Briefing and Health Fair

  CARSON — On Aug. 14, Rep. Nanette Barragán (CA-44) will host her annual senior briefing and health fair at…

3 months ago

Long Beach Port Charts New Course for Cleaner Air

  LONG BEACH — Three new strategies to improve air quality and lessen community impacts from port-related emissions have been…

3 months ago

California’s Coast Is Not for Sale: Fight Back Against Trump’s Reckless Offshore Drilling Agenda

  SACRAMENTO — Donald Trump has spent over a year in office working to force offshore oil drilling on California…

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