Health

Highly Infectious Omicron Variants Fueling COVID-19 Case Increases

The current seven-day average test positivity rate, at almost 5%, continues to be higher than it was a month ago…

3 years ago

Community Demands Shutdown of Warren Inc.

Residents and allies from across Los Angeles joined a press conference and protest on June 1 in Wilmington to demand…

3 years ago

County Announces Veteran Homeless Shelter at Best Western Hotel in San Pedro

The County of Los Angeles and Volunteers of America are in the process of purchasing the Best Western Hotel on…

3 years ago

Fighting Back Vs. Gun Violence

In the wake of mass shootings that left 10 dead in Buffalo and 21 dead in Uvalde, March for Our…

3 years ago

Gov. Newsom Welcomes World Leaders to California for Summit of the Americas

Governor Newsom will underscore key elements of the “California way:” defending democracy and protecting fundamental rights, achieving health care for…

3 years ago

First Presumptive Case of Monkeypox Reported in LA County

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed the first presumptive case of monkeypox in the county on June…

3 years ago

Protecting Workers and the Elderly Remains Everyone’s Responsibility as Transmission Remains High

Older people and those with chronic health conditions remain at higher risk, even if vaccinated. With the most infectious variants…

3 years ago

Briefs: Los Angeles County Prioritizes Mental and Physical Health

DMH will also provide 30 community ambassador network teams to provide outreach and linkages to services to individuals experiencing mental…

3 years ago

Celery on Steroids

I first felt the power of lovage in a box of Rapunzel brand vegetable bouillon with herbs. After my first…

3 years ago

Meals on Wheels Feeds More People with Less Money

“If we didn’t feed these people no one would.” Prior to the pandemic, the San Pedro chapter of Meals on…

3 years ago