Tag: Public health
FEMA Rejects Newsom’s Request to Test Soil for Contaminants
Gov. Gavin Newsom's plea to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct soil testing post-cleanup for the Los Angeles County wildfires faced...
Cat in San Mateo County Tests Positive for Bird Flu
A recent announcement by San Mateo County public health officials revealed a concerning development in Half Moon Bay. A pet cat was found to...
Kennedy’s Nomination as Health Secretary Approved by Senate Panel
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee chosen by President Trump to head the expansive federal agency overseeing the healthcare needs of millions of Americans,...
Reopening of PCH and Pacific Palisades Sparks Debate: Is it Premature?
As Pacific Palisades reopens to the public this weekend, the decision has sparked a heated debate among residents, officials, and law enforcement. The California...
Understanding the Quademic: 4 Viral Infections Impacting the US
Understanding the Quademic: 4 Viral Infections Impacting the USFour viruses are currently circulating in the United States, creating concerns of a potential "quademic." Influenza,...
Organic Carrots Linked to CDC Warning of E. coli Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently issued a Food Safety Alert warning the public about an E. coli outbreak linked...
Rare Mpox Strain Confirmed in US: First Known Case
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has confirmed the first case of a rare strain of the mpox virus in the United States....
First Human Case of Bird Flu Reported in Fresno County: What You Need to...
The Fresno County Department of Public Health has reported the first human case of H5N1 bird flu in Fresno County. This case involves a...
Surge in Measles Cases Triples Last Year’s Count – Concerns Rise as Numbers Increase
The United States has seen a significant surge in measles cases in 2024, with 188 reported cases so far, which is more than triple...
Recall Alert: Boar’s Head Deli Meats Recalled Amid Listeria Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is currently looking into whether Boar’s Head deli meats sliced at various deli counters are connected to a listeriosis...
Clearing Homeless Encampments: Los Angeles Stands Firm on Policy.
In California, Governor Gavin Newsom's recent push to clear out homeless encampments has sparked controversy, particularly in Los Angeles. The governor's executive order aimed...
California Governor Newsom to Order Removal of Homeless Encampments
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a bold move to address the issue of homelessness in the state by ordering the removal of thousands...
Sewage Spill Impacts Beaches in Los Angeles: What You Need to Know
An estimated 15,000 gallons of sewage spilled into a creek near Venice and Dockweiler State beaches on Saturday, officials said, causing them to be...
Heat Wave Alert: Pacific Northwest Prepares for Extreme Temperatures
The Pacific Northwest is bracing for another heat wave this weekend, with temperatures expected to soar well above normal levels. The National Weather Service...
Navigating California’s Covid Surge: Key Information and Updates
California is currently facing a surge in Covid-19 cases, with the state experiencing high levels of spread. While the situation may catch some residents...
Appeal to Los Angeles: Hollywood Royalty’s Daughter Fights Against Mask Bans
Violet Affleck, the 18-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, recently spoke out about the importance of masks during a meeting...
Cities Contemplate Clearing Homeless Encampments After Legal Ruling
Cities across the country are grappling with the issue of homeless encampments following a recent Supreme Court ruling. The ruling stated that cities have...
SEO Title: Fourth US Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed in Colorado Farmworker
Health officials in Colorado have confirmed that a farmworker in the state has become the fourth person in the United States to be infected...
Presidential Debate Goes Virtual for First Time in 60 Years
President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump will make history by participating in the first general election presidential debate without an in-person audience...
Shigella Outbreak in Santa Clara County Homeless Community: 10 Confirmed Cases, 22 Suspected
The homeless population in Santa Clara County, California, is currently facing a shigella bacteria outbreak, with 10 confirmed cases and 22 suspected cases. According...
Supreme Court Rules Against Purdue Pharma’s Liability Shield
The recent Supreme Court decision regarding Purdue Pharma's liability shield has sparked significant controversy and implications in the fight against the opioid epidemic. The...
End in Sight: 7th Day of Heat Wave Coming to a Close
The United States is finally seeing the end of a week-long heat wave that affected over 100 million people. However, there are still a...
Lawsuit filed against Democratic AGs for threatening to shut down sexual assault advocacy group...
Two Democratic state attorneys general are facing a lawsuit for allegedly violating the First Amendment by threatening to shut down an organization that provides...
Reversing Drug Decriminalization in Blue State: Official Seeks Legal Loophole
Less than three months before Oregon is set to recriminalize drug possession, a handful of Portland-area leaders are drafting a plan in closed-door meetings...
San Francisco Officials Advocate for Drug-Free Housing in Policy Reversal: Study
Lawmakers in San Francisco made an announcement on Monday about introducing new legislation that would allow state funds to be used for drug-free housing....
Surge in Fatal Bacterial Infections in Japan: Uncovering the Unknown Cause
Japan has seen a significant increase in potentially fatal bacterial infections, with 977 cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) reported as of June...
Save Our Pouches: Conservative Groups Fight Democrat Crackdown on Zyn
Conservative groups are fighting against a crackdown on Zyn nicotine pouches by Democrats. Americans for Consumer Protection and Building America's Future have joined forces...
Fauci Faces Unprecedented Anger from Politicians: Expert’s Response
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, expressed his concerns about the unprecedented levels of anger...
Warning Labels Urged by Surgeon General for Social Media Platforms
The Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy, recently made an announcement that he plans to advocate for the implementation of warning...
The Impact of Trump’s Anti-Vaccine Stance
Former President Donald Trump's response to the Covid-19 pandemic not only alienated independent voters but also seems to have caused a rift among his...