Briefs

Officials Tackle Environmental Injustice in Watts: Addressing Polluted Stormwater and Lead-Contaminated Pipes

Comprehensive water quality testing is ongoing to pinpoint the source of lead contamination. Both XRF diffraction and water sample testing…

1 year ago

Public Health Announces New Permitting Program for At-Home Food Businesses

Once permitted, a resident can store, handle, prepare, and serve food to the public, as allowed by State law, similar…

1 year ago

Two Bills by Majority Leader Gonzalez: Indiginous Health Disparities and Savings for Oil Cleanups Signed into Law by Gov. Newsom

This law will increase California’s monthly contribution toward covering the state’s liability for decommissioning oil operations in the Long Beach…

1 year ago

Rep. Barragán Briefs: Letter Urges Connection of Homeless Children to Federal Early Learning Programs and Bill to Improve Medication Access for Pediatric Cancer Patients Passes House

The provision would reauthorize the FDA priority review voucher program to incentivize pharmaceutical companies to develop new drugs for children…

1 year ago

California Briefs: Financial Aid Extended to Community College Students Without Diplomas; Fast-Food Minimum Wage Hike Seen as Triple Win

Wages increased by 18%: For 90% of non-managerial workers, wages increased by 18%, representing a meaningful bump for workers who…

1 year ago

LASD Investigators Responded to a Shooting Death Investigation, 40th block of North Camelback Ave., Carson

  Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a male…

1 year ago

Prepare for Flu Season: Insights from Dignity Health Physicians

The flu vaccine plays a pivotal role in preventing significant flu-related illnesses, including hospitalization and death.

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom signs California Legislative Black Caucus Priority Bills, Including an Apology for the State’s Role in Slavery

The legislation includes critical measures that tackle a wide range of issues affecting Black Californians, from criminal justice reforms to…

1 year ago

Public Health Investigating Fifth Case of Locally Acquired Dengue

Everyone in LA County can take proactive steps to reduce mosquito breeding, avoid mosquito bites, and prevent the ongoing local…

1 year ago

Supervisor Solis Awards Over $800K to Latino-Serving Organizations During Hispanic Heritage Month

The Community Grants Program helps develop and support organizations that meet the diverse needs of First District residents in such…

1 year ago