Briefs

State Crews Installed 60 Miles of Protective Materials in L.A. Fire Zones Ahead of Anticipated Rain

These hazards can compromise drinking water sources, damage infrastructure, and pose serious risks to both human health and wildlife habitats.

9 months ago

Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments

  SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom Jan. 31 and 28 announced the following appointments: Jon Lamirault, of Los Angeles, has…

9 months ago

EPA, City of LA, and FEMA Join Forces for Wildfire Cleanup and Hazardous Material Removal

This accelerated cleanup effort comes in response to a directive from the White House to complete Phase 1 by the…

9 months ago

Western Monarch Butterfly Population Numbers Signal Dire Need for Intervention, Collaboration

The latest species status assessment states that the eastern monarch population's extinction probability ranges from 48% to 69% within the…

9 months ago

Padilla, Colleagues Call on Secretary Rubio to Immediately Restore Refugee Resettlement Services

The stop work orders undermine legal obligations that the State Department has entered into through its contracts with U.S.-based and…

9 months ago

Wildfire Briefs: City, County Offer Aid for Job Loss and Recovery After Wildfires

People interested in donating are encouraged to scroll through the various organizations to find one—or more—to support as LA work…

9 months ago

Nine Arrested in Smuggling, Counterfeit Ring at Port Complex

The DOJ charged the nine defendants with conspiracy, smuggling and breaking customs seals. The indictment alleges between August 2023 and…

9 months ago

Ormat Teams Up with Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson to Promote Healthy Lifestyles

Through this partnership, Ormat will fund sports equipment for students to use throughout their after-school athletic programming. This will support…

9 months ago

McOsker Focuses on Fireworks in Policy Update

He added, nationally illegal fireworks are responsible for an average of 19,500 fires, $105 million in property damage, 9,100 injuries,…

9 months ago

Two Investigations Lead to Rescue of Three Human Trafficking Victims and Suspect Arrest

All three victims were released into the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services, who safely reconnected the…

9 months ago