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Friday, August 21, 2026

By Guest Contributor Friday, August 21, 2026

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Los Angeles County health officials report first West Nile virus death of 2026

Southland/Health— For Immediate Release: August 20, 2026 First West Nile Virus Death of 2026 Reported in LA County – Public Health Urges Residents to Take Steps to Prevent the Spread of Mosquito-Borne Illness The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first local death due to West Nile virus for the 2026 mosquito season. A resident of […]

Saturday, August 15, 2026

By Guest Contributor Saturday, August 15, 2026

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Today is National Relaxation Day so take it slow and chill out

Holidays/National Relaxation Day— (SPM Wire)Today is a good day to go slow and relax. No guilt. It’s National Relaxation Day, celebrated every year on August 15. An annual celebration of self-care. Because reducing stress can have positive effects on your mind and your overall wellness, carve out some downtime for yourself. It’s important no matter how busy or frantic […]

Thursday, August 13, 2026

By Guest Contributor Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Growing concern about pneumococcal pneumonia

Health/Pneumococcal Pneumonia— (StatePoint) Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious illness caused by bacteria called pneumococcus. The illness can disrupt a person’s life for weeks, and when severe, can result in hospitalization. In fact, an estimated 225,000 adults are hospitalized with pneumococcal pneumonia each year in the United States. The American Lung Association, in partnership with Pfizer, is educating people […]

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

By Public News Service Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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Long-term care crisis in California

California/Long-Term Care Crisis— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A nonprofit group fighting for better access to healthcare is speaking out about affordability issues in long-term care funding. In-home care costs more than $60,000 a year, assisted living is about $54,000, and a private room in a nursing home is around $108,000, […]

Monday, August 10, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 10, 2026

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Measles exposure warning for Universal Studios Hollywood

Health/Measles— Los Angeles County Health Officials are warning the public about a person who was infected with Measles while visiting a popular entertainment amusement park in Universal City. The case was investigated recently by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The investigation concluded the infected person was at Universal Studios Hollywood Sunday, July 26, 2026, for several hours– […]

Saturday, August 8, 2026

By Guest Contributor Saturday, August 8, 2026

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Hot temperatures this weekend, and some beach warnings

Southland/Beaches— Hot and humid weather conditions this weekend. There are heat warnings and advisories as well. Big crowds hdeaded to the beaches for some relief. However, there are warning for some coastal areas from the Los Angeles County Department of Health. For Immediate Release: August 07, 2026 Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches The Los […]

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Heat wave bakes SoCal and ignites dangerous temperatures

Weather/SoCal Heat Wave— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. This week is the hottest of the year in SoCal so far, and health experts are cautioning residents to limit outdoor activity, seek shade, and drink plenty of water to protect themselves. Temperatures in the Southern California desert are expected to approach […]

Thursday, July 9, 2026

By Public News Service Thursday, July 9, 2026

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GOP policies reportedly cost families at least $2,000 since 2025

USA/Economy- By Suzanne Potter, producer, Public News Service. A new report showed the average American family’s costs have risen by at least $2,000 since Republicans passed a federal budget bill last summer. Researchers from the nonprofit environmental organization Climate Power and the Center for American Progress Action Fund found households are paying more for gas, utilities, groceries, and healthcare. Jesse Lee, […]

Sunday, July 5, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, July 5, 2026

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Children face hidden dangers in extreme heat

USA/Heat Warnings- By Chrystal Blair, producer, Michigan News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Dangerous heat grips the East Coast and parts of the Midwest over the long Fourth of July weekend. Also, hotter temperatures are expected in California and the Southwest in the coming days. Health officials are reminding residents to check on older adults. However, […]