Mosquito-borne dengue confirmed in Baldwin Park
Two more cases of mosquito-borne dengue virus were confirmed in Baldwin Park on Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles County…
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California lawmakers call for more studies on paraquat
California lawmakers have approved a bill that could help strengthen regulations on the use of paraquat, a powerful herbicide linked…
Queens of the Stone Age cancel the rest of their 2024 concerts
Queens of the Stone Age have cancelled the remainder of their 2024 shows due to lead singer Josh Homme's ongoing…
Adam Epstein dies: Tony Award-winning 'Hairspray' producer was 49
Adam Epstein, the Tony Award-winning producer who helped bring “Hairspray” to Broadway, has died. Epstein died Tuesday morning at Adventist…
Rod Stewart cancels 200th Las Vegas show, citing illness
British rock icon Rod Stewart has canceled the 200th show of his long-running Las Vegas residency, citing strep throat. “I…
We could rebuild democracy after Trump 2.0. But not with the climate
August 3, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I deeply appreciate that Nils Gilman has raised the very…
Are presidents exempt from medical-patient confidentiality?
In a typical presidential election year, voters might wonder how the candidates' views compare on issues such as abortion, tax…
COVID-19 surge clashes with carefree California summer
COVID cases continue to rise this summer, and their spread is fueled by people continuing to go to work or…
Violet Affleck reveals post-viral illness in pro-mask speech
Violet Affleck voices her opposition to the mask ban Recently released by LA Mayor Karen Bass. The 18-year-old daughter of…
Orange County mosquito samples are positive for West Nile virus
Another county in Southern California has confirmed the discovery of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus. They were the first…