First West Nile virus death confirmed in L.A. County, as studies show drought may increase risk
The first recorded death from West Nile virus this year in L.A. County was confirmed Friday by the…
Which homeless shelters have open beds? Advocates say it’s hard to know
In early August, data from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority showed only two out of 88 beds…
How we determined the number of homes rebuilt after major California wildfires
Seventy percent of the 20 most destructive wildfires in state history have occurred since fall 2017, according to…
Healthcare’s employment growth clouded by immigration crackdown, Medicaid cuts
The healthcare sector has accounted for nearly half of this year’s U.S. job growth. But economists say immigration…
Officials move to keep ICE away from L.A. County license plate data
Los Angeles County is moving to add more checks on how federal immigration officials can access data collected…
Nearly half of people with diabetes don’t know they have it, new study finds
When was the last time you had your blood sugar checked? It might be worth looking into, a…
Drying and water depletion bring deepening crisis around the world
For more than two decades, satellites have tracked the total amounts of water held in glaciers, ice sheets,…
Ranked: Hardest-Working US States, and States That Work the Least
Working hard, or hardly working? Americans work an average of 1,805 hours per year, according to the World…
Housing Tracker: Southern California home values dip slightly in July
Southern California home prices dropped in July, marking the third consecutive month that values declined from a year…
Bankruptcies Surged to Highest Level Since 2020 Pandemic Last Month
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