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New Investigation Finds Toxic Threats at L.A. Beaches, Raising Public Health Concerns
LOS ANGELES - A new report from Heal the Bay warns that wildfire runoff has significantly impacted water quality along the ...
Beach sediment with wildfire debris is not toxic, LA County reports
A treasure hunter uses a metal detector during a warm day at Santa Monica Beach on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. Sediment at Santa ...
LAX Warns Of Possible Measles Exposure From China Airlines Passenger
On Tuesday, the LA County Department of Public Health confirmed a resident recently passed through Los Angeles International ...
Public health officials close stretch of coast in Long Beach after over 10,500 gallon sewage spill
Officials say that the sewage happened in Rowland Heights, and that despite the spill's origin being more than 30 miles away, the sewage will eventually move to the Pacific Ocean by way of the San ...
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, March 13-20
Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Measles has returned to Southern California; here’s what you need to know
Measles cases were reported in Orange County and LA County — an infant returning from international travel on Feb. 19, and a ...
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Barger Calls for Health Update Related to Chiquita Canyon Landfill
Concerned with possible cancer-risk and other impacts caused by the troubled Chiquita Canyon Landfill, Los Angeles County Supervisor Board Chair Kathryn Barger called for an update […] ...
Measles cases reported in Fresno and Los Angeles counties
Officials in Fresno and Los Angeles counties announced two new cases of measles this week. The Fresno County Department of Public Health said one of the cases involved a resident from Fresno County ...
LA County contracts with Planned Parenthood for student health services
LA County contracted with Planned Parenthood to provide sexual health services to high schoolers, costing $1.4 million for 2024-2025.
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LA County reports first measles case of 2025—in LAX traveler—as cases confirmed in Philadelphia, NY state
The LAX case involves the first measles patient diagnosed in 2025 in a Los Angeles County resident, and the person possibly ...
Texas measles outbreak grows, while New York and California report new cases
Counties in California, New York and Maryland detected their first measles cases of the year. The CDC has warned travelers to ...
Rainfall leads officials to issue ocean water advisory, and wildfire debris warning
Officials urge the public to avoid water contact, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers as stormwater runoff may be contaminated with bacteria and chemicals, and contain wildfire ...