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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Public advised to stay out of all Los Angeles County beaches as rainstorm arrives
Officials are warning the public to avoid all Los Angeles County beaches due to high levels of bacteria caused by a heavy ...
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.
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 ...
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With first measles case in an LA resident and an outbreak in Texas, what SoCal needs to know
One person has died in Texas, another in New Mexico. An infant with the virus came through LAX, and now there's an L.A. resident with the virus. Health officials are urging Californians to check their ...