Health

City Council Passes McOsker’s Ordinance to Protect Communities from Trucking

The ordinance passed June  6 ensures permanent measures are in place while the General Plan update is in the process…

1 year ago

New Study Identifies Benefits Along Green and Digital Shipping Corridor Between Singapore, Los Angeles and Long Beach

On a practical level, the study highlights the potential socioeconomic impact of transitioning to zero- and near-zero emission fuels and…

1 year ago

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $3B Into Clean Ports As Part of Investing in America Agenda

The Clean Ports Program will also help to ensure that meaningful community engagement and emissions reduction planning are port industry…

2 years ago

Sen. Richard Roth Proposes Vital Legislation to Tackle California’s Nursing Shortage Crisis

In California, a 2021 Health Impact report found that 18% of California hospitals surveyed stated that a BSN was required…

2 years ago

Supervisors Take on Uniform Equality for Women Firefighters

The ill-fitting uniforms and turnout gear leave women firefighters and lifeguards vulnerable to cancer due to exposure to smoke and…

2 years ago

Kari Burgos of Inner Harmony Yoga, Resilience and Change

Fran’s background was accounting and bookkeeping, Kari’s was in finance. Both women share “Type A” personalities who benefit from yoga;…

2 years ago

Public Health Reports Small Signs of Increasing COVID-19 Transmission; Recommends Common-Sense Precautions

This week, Public Health reports 2,034 new COVID-19 cases, a 32% increase from the 1,544 cases reported last week

2 years ago

Virtual Conference on LASD Jails, Transition Out of Jail May 31

This session will focus on transitional services for reintroduction into the community, including connections to services for housing, food, health…

2 years ago

As U.S. Emergency Declarations End, Access to COVID-19 Protections Continues for Los Angeles County Residents

In California, new laws require insurance plans, including Medicare or Medi-Cal, to cover the cost of vaccines, testing and Paxlovid…

2 years ago

Barragán Statement on New Car and Truck Pollution Rules from EPA

These new standards will dramatically improve public health outcomes for Latinos and communities of color in my district and across…

2 years ago