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The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warn
Toni Boucher threw up the first time she saw the charred remains of her home and neighborhood after this month's...
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Dust/ash warning in place through 6pm today
After multiple severe wildfires engulfed the area this month, residents have been increasingly concerned about widespread air quality warnings. The...
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How wildfires can poison the air and water
Residents of Pacific Palisades who were lucky enough not to lose their homes in the Palisades Fire may be returning...
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Contaminated drinking water is a growing concern for cities facing wildfires
As fires continue to burn across Los Angeles, several utilities have declared their drinking water unsafe until extensive testing can...
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High winds may fill the air with toxic ash
The high winds responsible for the firestorm consuming much of Los Angeles County remain dangerous to residents long after the...
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Stay strong to get strong with consistency and balance at the gym
Santa Monica prides itself on being an active community year-round, but the beginning of the year is a particular fitness...
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What you need to know about the spread of Bird Flu in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County health officials confirmed the region's first human case of H5 bird flu last week, marking a significant...
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With seasonal celebrations in full swing, bartenders share their best hangover cures
With hard partying comes hard hangovers and the holiday season is probably the most problematic time of the year, with...
Read moreBird flu is only lethal to some animals, scientists want to know why
In the last two years, bird flu has been blamed for the deaths of millions of wild and domestic birds...
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State-of-the-art A-fib treatment debuts at Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Four patients suffering from potentially life-threatening atrial fibrillation underwent the latest high-tech procedure this week at Providence Saint John’s Health...
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