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Southern California’s Air Crisis: Protecting Communities and Schools from Wildfire Fallout

01/21/2025 - 8:11 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Air quality concerns are ratcheting up in Southern California as a new round of Santa Ana winds blows hazardous dust and wildfire ash across the region.

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Is Your Water Safe to Drink? Concerns Grow After L.A. Fires.

01/16/2025 - 5:39 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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On Wednesday, January 8, the City of Pasadena issued a Do-Not-Drink Water Notification due to possible contamination from the Eaton Fire.

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'Fat Liberationist' Hired by San Francisco Health Department, Sparking Controversy

12/19/2024 - 6:24 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Feeling confident in our bodies is important. But does the endeavor justify spending public health funds, and when does it cross the line into promoting obesity?

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Los Angeles Area Sees ‘Unprecedented’ Rise in Dengue Fever

10/01/2024 - 10:14 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A potentially serious illness transmitted by mosquitoes is

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On PFAS Removal, Orange County Cities Lead the Way

09/26/2024 - 9:07 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Yorba Linda, the birthplace of Richard Nixon, has long been known for its conservative politics. But it’s also becoming a bastion of environmental protection.

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Clear Lake’s Massive Algae Bloom Can Be Seen From Space

06/04/2024 - 11:07 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Northern California’s Clear Lake is anything but clear these days, thanks to a colossal algae bloom that can be seen from space.

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Free Booze for Alcoholics? SF Pilot Program Comes Under Fire.

05/21/2024 - 11:00 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A little known pilot program that provides alcoholic beverages to people with alcohol addiction in San Francisco came to the attention of some media outlets last week, putting the city in

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Culver City Reaches Historic Deal to End Oil Production by 2030

12/19/2023 - 9:38 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Energy giant Sentinel Peak Resources will end oil production in Culver City and seal every one of its 38 wells by 2030 under a historic agreement with the city.
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Tustin Pleads for Help and Guidance One Month After Hangar Fire

12/07/2023 - 9:43 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Tustin residents and city leaders are expressing frustration with the state and the U.S.

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Dengue Fever is in the Southland. Here’s What You Should Know.

11/07/2023 - 9:25 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A Long Beach resident has contracted Dengue Fever from a local mosquito, the city’s health department announced last we

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L.A. City Council Candidate Who Stabbed Boy in 2016 Will Not Exit Race
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Local officials across California are increasingly caught between state housing mandates and…

Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA), which coordinates…
After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager
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Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…

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