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SoCal West Nile virus surge: how to protect yourself this season
weather-news3 days ago

SoCal West Nile virus surge: how to protect yourself this season

West Nile virus activity is surging early in Southern California, with Orange County detecting the virus in 10 cities and testing 38 mosquito pools, and Los Angeles County reporting 27 positive mosquito samples; nationwide there have been at least 48 human cases by June 30, including 38 neuroinvasive cases, though California has only one confirmed human infection this year. Health officials urge practical prevention: use EPA-registered repellents with DEET/IR3535/oil of lemon eucalyptus/picaridin, wear long sleeves and pants at dawn/dusk, eliminate standing water, repair screens, and report neglected pools or dead birds to local vector control agencies.

via Yahoo|
#los-angeles-county#mosquito-control#orange-county
Measles exposure alert after traveler passes through Burbank, prompting public health checks
health17 days ago

Measles exposure alert after traveler passes through Burbank, prompting public health checks

A traveler infected with measles passed through Hollywood Burbank Airport on June 17, potentially exposing dozens of passengers at Gate A4 and at the nearby Thrifty Rental Car facility (June 17–18). Los Angeles County health officials are investigating, noting this is the county’s seventh measles case this year and urging those who were exposed to monitor for symptoms for 7–21 days. Those who have had measles or were vaccinated are likely protected, but exposed individuals should stay vigilant. Public health departments will notify affected travelers, with final monitoring dates set for July 8 (Gate A4) and July 9 (rental car location).

via Yahoo|
#exposure-notification#health#hollywood-burbank-airport
LA County’s Third Consecutive Dip in Overdoses Highlights Prevention Push
science-and-medicine17 days ago

LA County’s Third Consecutive Dip in Overdoses Highlights Prevention Push

Los Angeles County recorded 2,298 accidental overdose and poisoning deaths in 2025, a 6% drop from 2024 and the third straight year of decline, driven by sustained prevention, treatment, and harm-reduction efforts (including naloxone distribution and fentanyl-focused campaigns). While deaths fell across most age groups, older adults rose and disparities persist for Black residents and men, with the 40–64 age group remaining the most affected.

via Los Angeles Times|
#fentanyl#harm-reduction#los-angeles-county
Woman killed, 32 injured after jackknifed big rig crashes on the 210 Freeway in Irwindale
local21 days ago

Woman killed, 32 injured after jackknifed big rig crashes on the 210 Freeway in Irwindale

A jackknifed semi on the eastbound 210 Freeway in Irwindale triggered a multi-vehicle crash that killed a woman and injured about 32 others, including several children. Westbound lanes were closed for hours (and some eastbound lanes as well) while responders treated victims; ten people were hospitalized (six juveniles among them) and investigators are probing the cause.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#210-freeway#fatal-crash#irwindale
LA County Flags 2,500 Local Jobs at Risk in Paramount-Warner Merger
business22 days ago

LA County Flags 2,500 Local Jobs at Risk in Paramount-Warner Merger

LA County’s Department of Economic Opportunity estimates the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could place about 2,495 local jobs and roughly 6,000 roles globally at risk due to overlapping corporate and shared functions, with LA hosting the largest overlap (about 13% of Warner Bros. Discovery and 17% of Paramount staff). Officials caution the figure isn’t a layoff forecast, while Paramount argues the deal could boost production and preserve jobs; a longer-term 120-day analysis is planned to assess broader effects as incentives and production locations shift.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#economic-impact#entertainment-industry
Mencia Hit with 12 Felony Tax Charges in L.A.
entertainment22 days ago

Mencia Hit with 12 Felony Tax Charges in L.A.

Comedian Carlos Mencia has been charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney with 12 felony counts for failing to report about $8.7 million in personal and corporate income from 2019–2024; six counts are for failing to file personal tax returns with intent to evade, and six are for failing to file corporate taxes. Arraignment is scheduled for June 22 at the Van Nuys Courthouse.

via Vulture|
#arraignment#carlos-mencia#entertainment
Carlos Mencia Faces LA Tax Fraud Charges in First Business Tax Unit Case
arts-and-entertainment24 days ago

Carlos Mencia Faces LA Tax Fraud Charges in First Business Tax Unit Case

Los Angeles County prosecutors are poised to announce criminal charges against comedian Carlos Mencia in a tax fraud investigation, marking the first case filed by the county's new Business Tax Fraud Unit; the charges will be detailed at a 2 p.m. press conference by LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#arts-and-entertainment#carlos-mencia#los-angeles-county
Baldwin Park food drive runs out of supplies as lineups persist
local2 months ago

Baldwin Park food drive runs out of supplies as lineups persist

A drive-through food distribution in Baldwin Park organized by LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis and the LA Regional Food Bank drew cars around the block; about 2,000 families were helped, but some were turned away after supplies ran out roughly 30 minutes before the scheduled noon close. Organizers plan additional distributions in Montebello and South El Monte to meet ongoing demand driven by rising prices and food insecurity.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#baldwin-park#food-distribution#hilda-solis
Migration slump slows U.S. county growth as immigration plummets
economy3 months ago

Migration slump slows U.S. county growth as immigration plummets

New Census Bureau data show international migration fell in about 9 out of 10 U.S. counties from 2024-25, dampening growth in large counties such as Los Angeles County, which lost roughly 54,000 people (-0.6%) to about 9.7 million; the national growth slowed to 0.5% as births minus deaths stayed steady and international migration plunged from about 2.8 million to 1.3 million (roughly a 55% drop). The fastest‑growing metros over 2024-45 were Ocala, Fla.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and Spartanburg, S.C.

via Axios|
#census#demographics#economy
LA Vet Warns After Dog Case Highlights Deadly Racoon Roundworm Risk
health4 months ago

LA Vet Warns After Dog Case Highlights Deadly Racoon Roundworm Risk

A Woodland Hills dog tested positive for raccoon roundworm eggs during a routine exam, marking the first formal report of the parasite in a Los Angeles County dog. Doctors warn that untreated infection can cause severe brain damage or death, though human-to-human transmission from pets is not direct. Transmission typically occurs from raccoon feces, and eggs become infectious after 2–4 weeks of drying. Preventative steps include cleaning up pet waste and raccoon latrines, securing trash, washing hands, keeping sandboxes covered, and supervising children; officials say the overall risk to the general population remains very low, though alerts followed past human cases in 2024.

via Yahoo|
#baylisascaris#dog#health
California crackdown nets hundreds of trafficking arrests in Operation Reclaim and Rebuild
crime5 months ago

California crackdown nets hundreds of trafficking arrests in Operation Reclaim and Rebuild

Authorities say Operation Reclaim and Rebuild led to hundreds of arrests and dozens of rescues in California's weeklong crackdown on human trafficking, with Los Angeles County reporting 18 traffickers and 79 sex buyers arrested and 12 adults and 5 children rescued, and statewide figures showing 74 traffickers and 328 sex buyers arrested alongside 155 adults and 74 children rescued.

via NBC4 Los Angeles|
#crime#human-trafficking#los-angeles-county
LA County Logs Third Measles Case in a Week, Exposure Tied to Sherman Oaks Restaurant
health5 months ago

LA County Logs Third Measles Case in a Week, Exposure Tied to Sherman Oaks Restaurant

Public health officials in Los Angeles County confirm a third measles case in the past week. The latest patient, who recently traveled internationally, was at the Mardi Gras Tuesday restaurant in Sherman Oaks on Jan. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and people at that restaurant during that window may be at risk for 7–21 days. The case is not linked to the other two LA infections reported recently; nationwide cases number 588 as of Jan. 30 amid waning vaccination rates. Officials urge checking immunity, seeking care if unvaccinated, and staying home for 21 days after exposure.

via Patch|
#exposure#health#los-angeles-county