Health

Long Beach Briefs: Community Grants Program Gives 2.7 M. and City Offering Updated COVID-19 Boosters

Environmental benefits produced by these projects include greenhouse gas emission reductions and decreased energy consumption. 

3 years ago

EPA Seeks Input on Pollution Prevention Grant Opportunity Funded by $100 Million Investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

The grant opportunity will encourage businesses that are working in, or working with, underserved or overburdened communities to adopt P2…

3 years ago

Partner Medical Products Inc. Voluntarily Shuts Down Operation in Carson

The City of Carson was advised by South Coast AQMD that an air pollutant discharge by Parter may constitute a…

3 years ago

How to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat

State agencies and departments have gathered resources and information to help the public stay safe, cool, and connected during this…

3 years ago

Surgeon Pleads Guilty for Accepting Illicit Payments to Perform Spinal Surgeries at Corrupt LB Hospital

According to his plea agreement and statements at today’s change-of-plea hearing, from 2010 to 2013, Tantuwaya accepted money from Michael…

3 years ago

Long Beach Expands Access to Monkeypox Vaccines

Eligible Long Beach residents can now get vaccinated against monkeypox or MPX at the Long Beach City College clinic without…

3 years ago

EPA Awards $3.5 Million to Protect Coastal Habitats

The funds were the second such award from EPA to Restore America's Estuaries or RAE, which manages the competitive National…

3 years ago

Protecting Yourself, Others During Excessive Heat and Increased Wildfire Risks

It’s critical for residents to be familiar with the Ready! Set! Go! program that provides important pre-planning and evacuation information.

3 years ago

San Pedro Bay Ports Release Final Cargo-Handling Equipment Assessment

Updated in 2017, the CAAP contains a comprehensive strategy to accelerate progress toward a zero-emissions future while protecting and strengthening…

3 years ago

Long Beach Transitions Monkeypox Vaccine Pre-Registration System to MyTurn

As of Aug 18, there were 50 confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox in Long Beach. At least one has…

3 years ago