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LA Mayor Karen Bass set to announce new emergency executive order
Mayor Karen Bass is expected to visit the Palisades fire burn zone to announce a new Emergency Executive Order Friday morning. The mayor’s office said the new order will help expedite the rebuilding ...
Meet the EPA's new regional administrator in charge of California (and the rest of the Pacific Southwest)
Cook's appointment comes as the state and region grapple with worsening climate issues such as extreme heat, devastating wildfires and a water crisis on the Colorado River.
New desalination technology being tested in California could lower costs of tapping seawater
A new desalination technology is undergoing testing in Southern California. Water managers hope it will offer an ...
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These Southern California port communities have waited decades for clean air. Why a new plan may fall short
The ports of LA and Long Beach are the biggest sources of air pollution in the LA basin. Air quality officials have drafted ...
More fire-torn Altadena homes test positive for asbestos than Palisades — affecting cleanup times, Sen. Schiff says
More Altadena properties burned in the Eaton Fire have tested positive for asbestos — the mineral fiber linked to lung cancer​ and diseases like mesothelioma — than those being cleared in the ...
‘Herculean effort’: These port communities have waited decades for clean air. Why a new plan may fall short
The LA and Long Beach ports are the region's biggest sources of air pollution. Groups representing 400,000 residents say new ...
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California lawmakers pitch plan to remove ultra-processed foods from school meals
The bipartisan bill's sponsors aim to get rid of foods linked to diseases including cancer, behavioral issues and other health problems.
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L.A. City Council explores creating air pollution reporting program
The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday instructed staff to explore a program that could address local air quality challenges ...
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LA Council Looks to Create Air Complaint Program
The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday instructed staff to explore a program that could address local air quality challenges ...
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Malibu’s Rebuilding Town Hall leaves fire victims frustrated
City outlines ‘streamlined’ rebuilding procedures, but residents express concerns over complexity and delays The City of ...
Teens from across LA become experts on conservation thanks to Los Angeles Zoo
Through trips, projects and speakers, students meet conservationists from their communities and from across the globe.
Report highlights how communities hardest hit by climate change can build resilient water systems
A report published Tuesday identifies ways historically neglected communities most vulnerable to climate change, like Tome’s, ...