Health

California Constitutional Amendment Reinforcing Protections for Reproductive Freedom Goes Into Effect

Proposition 1, which was introduced as SCA 10, amends the state constitution to enshrine protections for reproductive freedom, including abortion…

4 years ago

COVID-19 Deaths, Hospitalizations Surpass December 2021 Levels, Public Health Urges Residents to Help Limit Community Transmission

Los Angeles County, however, witnessed a troubling doubling in the reported seven-day average of deaths per day from two weeks…

4 years ago

California’s Conservation Goals Adopted Globally

In April, Gov. Newsom released the Pathways to 30×30: Accelerating Conservation of California’s Nature, which outlines how to achieve the…

4 years ago

DHCS To Invest Millions To Tackle Youth Opioid Use

Organizations can apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 to support prevention, treatment, and recovery services for youth (ages…

4 years ago

Long Beach COVID-19 Briefs: Bivalent C-19 Vaccines Available to Children and City Into Medium Tier of Community Levels

Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Available to Children Six Months and Older in Long beach LONG BEACH — The Long Beach Health…

4 years ago

Chair Janice Hahn Releases Statement on Mayor Bass Emergency Declaration

In remarks to the press, Hahn made clear that she intends to be the mayor’s partner in this effort and…

4 years ago

Environmental Briefs: LA Announces Results of Transition Strategy for Oil Extraction Workers and California’s Week for Climate Action

In just one week, California took multiple actions that will be felt for generations. Cleaning up the air, advancing clean…

4 years ago

Public Health Issues Warning About Cabrillo Beach

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a warning on Dec. 8 cautioning entering the…

4 years ago

Ports Urged to Lead the Way to Zero-Emissions by 2040

The report cards are based on the nine-point “Ports Playbook for Zero-Emission Shipping” released in September, with the initial set…

4 years ago

Paws for Life Program Comes to LA County Juvenile Facilities

The program aims to benefit the incarcerated young people as well as local shelter dogs.

4 years ago