Health

Polluters Will Finally Pay For LA’s Unhealthy Air

. Under the settlement, the AQMD will have to adopt a rule by November 2024 that should require major producers…

3 years ago

Low Carbon Fuel Standard Decision Postponed

The California Air Resources Board or CARB has postponed a March 21 public hearing to consider amendments to the Low…

3 years ago

A New Approach to Homelessness Shows Striking Success

A three-year pilot program, the Realization Project, shows enormous potential for a dramatically different way to solve the homeless problem:…

3 years ago

Community Collaboration: 99 Cents Only Stores Partners with San Pedro/Wilmington NAACP Branch to Aid Homeless Youth

The collaboration focuses on collecting donations of essential hygiene products, such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotion, and water.

3 years ago

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

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 years ago