Health

Gov. Newsom Highlights Clean Energy and California’s Pandemic Response Moving Forward

Lithium is becoming an increasingly critical resource as the state – and the world – moves toward a clean energy…

4 years ago

LA County Surpasses 30,000 COVID-19 Deaths; Hospitalizations Remain Below 2,500 for the Seventh Consecutive Day

With hospitalizations under 2,500 for seven consecutive days, Public Health issued a modified LA County Health Officer Order Feb. 16.

4 years ago

Update: Board Unanimously Passes Hahn’s Motion to Address MHF Concerns At Local Refineries

Only two refineries in the State of California, the Torrance Refinery and the Valero Refinery in Wilmington, continue to use…

4 years ago

Community Health Workers Are Key for Under Resourced Communities with Higher Case Rates

While the county addresses geographic areas with high case rates, health outcome metrics reveal that vaccination status continues to play…

4 years ago

Gov. Newsom Announces $38 Million in Grants to Combat Homelessnes

The grants will allow local service providers to deliver temporary housing and supportive services for youth experiencing homelessness

4 years ago

Supervisor Hahn to Submit Motion to Require HF Refineries to Convert to Safer Alternatives

TRAA urges you to support Supervisor Hahn’s motion to attend the virtual L.A. County Board meeting at 9 a.m. Feb.…

4 years ago

Sheriff Won’t Comply With County’s Enforcement of Employees’ Vaccination

LA County Board of Supervisor Janice Hahn issued a rebuke to Villanueva’s defiance to the order that was approved last…

4 years ago

As Omicron Surge Declines, Public Health Details Post-Surge Mitigation Strategies

Per state regulations, indoor masking at K-12 schools, childcare facilities, youth settings, healthcare settings, correctional facilities, homeless and emergency shelters,…

4 years ago

Board of Supervisors Call for End to Discrimination Against Gay Men in Blood Donations

Today, every unit of blood is rigorously tested to detect any trace of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, West Nile virus or…

4 years ago

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Now Certified Sensory Inclusive

To achieve certification, the aquarium’s staff underwent training to recognize guests with sensory needs and handle sensory overload situations.

4 years ago