A record-breaking outbreak of cyclospora infections is spreading across the United States, prompting health officials to encourage Californians to take extra precautions with fresh produce during the peak summer growing season. Although California has reported only isolated cases, most of which have been linked to travel, the nationwide surge has put public health officials on alert. There have been no ...

As warmer weather and outdoor activities return to Greater Los Angeles, so do mosquitoes, and with them, the risk of vector-borne diseases. Working year-round behind the scenes, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District  (GLACVCD/District) plays a vital role in protecting the health of nearly six million residents. This year, the District is proud to launch its 2025 summer ...

In response to the growing public health emergency at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill fire, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo and 30 members of the State Legislature sent a formal letter to Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday requesting immediate support for residents impacted by toxic and cancer-causing emissions from the burning landfill. According to CalEPA’s most recent update, the reaction area at Chiquita ...

South Coast AQMD has extended a residential No-Burn Day alert from Sunday, December 29 through Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes Orange County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. South Coast AQMD reminds residents in these areas that burning wood in their fireplaces or any ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating two local cases of E. coli associated with a multistate outbreak linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms. One local case linked to this outbreak resulted in the death of an adult over 65 with medical conditions. Public Health is ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued an excessive heat warning. Temperatures are set to be in the triple digits until Thursday. With the coming heat wave, the County suggests that everyone take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion or heat strokes. To prevent any heat-related illnesses, the County suggests the following: Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water ...

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) announced that a sobriety checkpoint is scheduled to be conducted at an unknown location in Santa Clarita this weekend. From approximately 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, July 9 through Saturday, July 10 The CHP is said to be conducting a checkpoint to inspect any drivers for lack of sobriety. Additionally, the location of ...

Due to the Saugus High School shooting, the COVID-19 pandemic and generally rising rates of depression and suicide, Santa Clarita Valley high schoolers and school staff are embracing mental health awareness. Santa Clarita high school students and staff are embracing greater access to mental health treatment, due to events such as the coronavirus pandemic and the Saugus High School shooting. ...

A Saugus High School teacher who opened her classroom to students during the Saugus High School shooting over a year ago discussed her mental health recovery following the deadly event. Tere La Giusa, a Spanish teacher at Saugus High School who was on campus during the shooting on Nov. 14, 2019, spoke with KHTS about her experiences tackling the mental ...

Amidst recent Californian wildfires that have consumed more than one million acres this summer, the Red Cross Los Angeles Region is encouraging residents to take five simple steps for disaster preparedness this September and National Preparedness Month. The Red Cross PrepareSoCal program was designed to prepare every household for disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes and home fires. Virtual preparedness classes ...