Health

The Omicron Syndrome

By Jason Pramas New COVID-19 variants are inevitable until pharmas are stopped from privatizing public vaccine research and development. So…

4 years ago

Omicron Detected in California, Public Health Urges Everyone to Take Action Steps

While the impact of Omicron is uncertain, it is clear there are immediate action steps everyone can take to protect…

4 years ago

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh Visits Port of Los Angeles

SAN PEDRO — U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh spent Nov. 30 at the Port of Los Angeles meeting with…

4 years ago

Ports Briefs: Commission Approves Largest Sponsorship Award and POLB Issues Zero Emissions RFP

The Harbor Commission approved a $1 million community sponsorship budget for the 2022 fiscal year that began Oct. 1, 2021.

4 years ago

CA Coastal Caucus Co-Chairs Raise Alarm Over Potential DDT in CA Seafood Supply

Researchers believe the increase could be attributed to the presence of DDT in the fish that sea lions consume, which…

4 years ago

Sparrow Hospital Union Members Vote Almost Unanimously to Authorize a Strike

The vote does not mean there will necessarily be a strike, although one can be called “at any time,” officials…

4 years ago

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Uptake Uneven; Disparities Persist in Children, LA County Surpassed 27,000 COVID-19 Deaths

Among L.A. County children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old, the proportion of White, Asian, and American…

4 years ago

LA County Board of Supervisors Actions Taken in November

Actions were taken on mental health beds, Restorative Care Village and murder investigation reward. Reestablish Reward Offer in Murder Investigation…

4 years ago

Hahn Wants Law Enforcement Agencies Contracting with Metro to Have and Enforce Employee Vaccination Mandate

If the full Metro Board of Directors approves the item Dec. 2, law enforcement agencies will need to enforce a…

4 years ago

Union Kaiser Permanente Members To Vote on Tentative Agreement With Healthcare Giant

When ratified, the agreement will ensure Kaiser Permanente patients continue to receive safe, high-quality care and service; maintain Alliance union…

4 years ago