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WeirdThe Rare Finding Has Prompted Los Angeles County Health Officials to Issue a Reminder About Maintaining a Safe Distance From Wild Animals, as the Strain of Rabies Remains Under Investigation.
WeirdOfficials Urge Caution After the Unexpected Discovery of a Rabies-Positive Animal, Ending a Nearly 50-Year Quiet Streak for the Disease in the Region's Raccoon Population.
Beach & CoastalThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Has Advised Residents to Avoid Swimming at Several Popular Beach Areas Due to Elevated Bacterial Levels.
WeirdAnother Round of Triple-Digit Temperatures Brought New Daily Records for Both Daytime Highs and Unusually High Overnight Lows, Prompting Power Grid Warnings and Public Health Alerts Across the Region.
WeirdHealth Officials Advise Residents on Precautions After a Recent Discovery Marks the City's First Such Case Since 2014.
WeirdTravelers Who Passed Through the Major Transit Hub Last Saturday Are Advised to Monitor for Symptoms After an Infected Train Passenger Spent Hours on Site.
WeirdA New Bill Passed by the State Legislature Aims to Address Environmental and Public Health Concerns Tied to Single-Use E-Cigarettes.
WeirdA San Fernando Valley Resident Has Died, and Local Health Officials Note Above-Average Case Numbers for the Season Across the Region.
