Health

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

Rooted In Exclusion, Towns Fight For The Right To Water

In 2001 residents of this unincorporated community began asking Exeter to extend its water lines to provide service. The city…

4 years ago

California Acts Goods Movement and COP26 Declaration

In pre-recorded remarks for COP26 Transport Day Nov. 10, Gov. Newsom lauded the agreement lifting up California’s policies to usher…

4 years ago

Bars, Lounges, and Nightclubs Have High Compliance with Vaccine Verifications

Between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5, 93% of bars, 94% of nightclubs, and 100% of lounges inspected were in compliance…

4 years ago

An Author Talk with Florencia Ramirez: Eat Less Water

Learn about “virtual water footprints,” the relationship between our water and our soil, and why the solution to water scarcity…

4 years ago

Western States Work Group Finds Pfizer Safe For Children, L.A. Begins Administering to Children 5 to 11.

The Workgroup thoroughly reviewed safety data for the vaccine, including the absence of any severe adverse events among vaccine recipients…

4 years ago