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The city of L.A. is asking the county Public Health Department to take greater action to address vermin infestations at the Boyle Heights warehouse that burned last month.
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Person with ‘history of sleeping on the job’ held critical role during Eaton Fire, complaint allegesAn L.A. County employee makes the allegation in a whistleblower complaint and in interviews about the response to the deadly fire. County officials dispute the allegations.Listen 29:16 -
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Hear from fire survivors, read stories of resilience and and get helpful resources to mark the anniversary of the January 2025 L.A. fires.
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LAist asked what rebuilding your life means after a disaster. Fire survivors shared.
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In 2024, a group of Southeast L.A. residents filed a lawsuit against Sterigenics, a company that uses a controversial chemical to sterilize medical equipment.
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OC fire officials reduced the 'safety zone' around the tank to 150 feet Thursday.Listen 0:41
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If the near-disaster in Orange County has you worried, you can find out about facilities near you — and keep tabs on them by getting involved with government regulators.
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Amid concerns following the East LA oil spill, residents in East LA and Boyle Heights can apply for free air purifiers through the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
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Enjoy the clouds while you can — warmer temperatures are expected to return to the region by the weekend.
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California wants to phase out fossil fuels, but still needs gas. That makes for messy politics and a frontrunner saying, "I need Chevron."
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The Oiled Wildlife Care Network said it has taken in 25 birds affected by an oil spill that released more than 2,000 gallons of crude oil into East LA.
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High gas prices are driving EV growth in other parts of the world — but American drivers are favoring hybrids.
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Lawmakers want to make it easier for drivers to convert cars to run on cheaper ethanol fuel. The agency being bypassed has never approved an E85 conversion kit in 17 years.
