Briefs

Public Health Urges Measles Vaccination After Child’s Death

Although they recovered from the initial measles illness, the child developed and ultimately died from subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)—a rare…

4 weeks ago

Recovery Begins of Fallen Containers at Port of Long Beach

Two sunken cargo containers were retrieved from the bottom of the basin Sept. 10. Additionally, responders secured the source of…

4 weeks ago

Solis Demands Action and Accountability for Epstein Survivors in Press Conference

The press conference concluded with a unified call for action. Speakers urged the federal government to stop delaying justice, end…

4 weeks ago

City Attorney, County, and Cities Nationwide Oppose LA National Guard Deployment in Amicus Brief

The multicity amicus brief lays out the arguments for why the federalization of the National Guard is unlawful and asks…

1 month ago

‘Trump Traffic Jam’: Republicans Slash Popular Clean Air Carpool Lane Program

Over the last 50 years, the state’s clean air efforts have saved $250 billion in health costs through reduced illness…

1 month ago

Representatives Press FEMA to Preserve Emergency Alert Lifeline

The demand for this program has far outstripped available funds, further underlining the significance of the program in meeting the…

1 month ago

Solis Spearheads Efforts to Protect SNAP Applicants

Alongside 21 other states, California filed a lawsuit challenging USDA’s demand for the personal and sensitive data of SNAP applicants,…

1 month ago

Port of Long Beach Accelerates Green Future

The bulk of the funding, $93.4 million, will allow tenants to acquire 65 fully zero-emissions cargo-handling equipment units along with…

1 month ago

Special Election Set for Nov. 4: Californians Decide on Prop. 50 Redistricting Measure

  On Nov. 4, 2025, California will conduct a statewide special election in which voters will decide on Proposition 50,…

1 month ago

California’s Irish Arts Hub Reopens as Nonprofit

  HARBOR CITY — After being closed for years, the California Irish Arts Cultural Center has reopened its doors as…

1 month ago