A new wildfire was reported today at 7:17 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

The program enables residents to take their own soil samples, and get them analyzed through certified county labs that show results on lead concentrations.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a free soil lead testing program for residents living downwind of the Eaton Fire burn area. The program’s announcement comes after the Board of Supervisors’ motion directing Public Health to allocate up to $3 million from the county’s Lead Paint Hazard Mitigation Program to support

Seven Los Angeles County beaches have improved their water quality significantly over the past year, according to Heal the Bay. Heal the Bay, an environmental nonprofit, released its annual Beach Report Card — which details the amount of pollution at California beaches in hopes of providing ocean-lovers with a guide on where to swim safely — on Thursday,

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:20 a.m. in Los Angeles County. Lidia Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Federal officials arrested 13 linked to an Armenian crime syndicate in LA for violent crimes and theft, including two leaders involved in a power struggle.

Residents in the Eaton burn area and downwind can now send in soil samples from their yard to test for lead, a potent neurotoxin that's especially dangerous for kids.

Los Angeles County is included in a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 12:38 p.m. The advisory is in effect until 5 p.m.

Justice for Murdered Children initiates a billboard campaign in LA to bring attention to unsolved murders by featuring victims' faces and encouraging the public to share information.

Lingering effects of the pandemic and January 2025 wildfires have included decreases in hotel bookings and air travel into LAX.

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