12 LA County Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels

Don't get in the water at these 12 Los Angeles County beaches, health officials warned Monday.

Revamped Mental Health, Substance Use Hotline Launches In LA County

LA County residents in need of mental health or substance use services can get assistance by calling a centralized call center.

13 LA County Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels

Planning to cool off at the beach? Check the latest results from countywide bacteria testing.

Drug Overdose Deaths Plateau In LA County For 1st Time In Decade

"We are still at historic highs in terms of overdose and poisoning numbers and have a lot of work ahead of us," the DPH director said.

Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In LA County

With the potentially deadly West Nile virus present across LA County, officials are urging people to protect themselves.

Diabetes Care Collaborative Established in Ventura County

Lions Club International Foundation and Lions District 4-A3 Establish Ventura County Lions Clubs Diabetes Care Collaborative

‘Tick Bomb’: What To Know In CA About Species Behind Meat Allergies

Though not native to California, the tick linked to a mysterious meat allergy is spreading around the nation.

16 LA County Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels

As temperatures continue to exceed 100 degrees in parts of the Southland, beachgoers are being warned not to swim at some local beaches.

14 LA County Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels

Recent testing revealed many local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.

Fireworks Cause Hazardous Air Quality In Los Angeles

Health officials issued an Air Quality Alert due to hazardous air quality in Southern California due to Independence Day fireworks shows.

18 LA County Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels

Recent testing revealed several local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.

Red Flag, Unhealthful Air Quality Warnings Issued As Post Fire Rages

Strong winds and low humidity are expected to combine to hamper firefighting efforts as wildfire smoke blankets the region.

COVID-19 Vaccines No Longer Required For LA City Employees

Dozens of people were fired by the city of Los Angeles based on their refusal of the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic.

Measles Identified In LAX Traveler, Health Officials Warn

Each of the measles cases reported in Los Angeles County this year has involved infected travelers amid a global outbreak.

6 LA County Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels

Recent testing revealed several local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.

Flouride Exposure Impacts Babies' Brains, USC Study Finds

Nearly three-quarters of Americans consume drinking water that contains fluoride.

LA County Beaches Rebound After Sewage Spill

It's safe to swim at several beaches that were shuttered due to a sewage spill last week, health officials said.

Raw Sewage Spill Prompts Miles-Long LA County Beach Closure

About 14,400 gallons of untreated sewage spilled into Ballona Cree​k and out into the ocean, where it's been carried along the coast.

Burke Williams Offers Special Mother's Day Deals

Give the gift of wellness this Mother's Day

Tuberculosis Outbreak Kills 1 In LA County

A tuberculosis outbreak in LA County has killed one person and hospitalized nine more, health officials said.

Measles Case Confirmed In Los Angeles County

A case of measles has been confirmed in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled throughout the county two weekends ago.

Measles Cases On The Rise As Infected Tourist Visits CA Theme Park

There have been measles cases reported up and down the state. Nationwide, measles cases already are nearly double the total for last year.

LA Hospitals Ranked Among Best In World: Newsweek

The annual ranking of the world's best hospitals evaluated 2,400 institutions across 30 countries. Here's how California hospitals stack up.

Measles Confirmed In LA County; Health Officials Warn Of Exposure

In the face of a global outbreak, health officials are warning people who may have been exposed to the infected person.

5 LA County Hospitals Ranked Among Best 50 In The Country

LA County is home to some of the nations best hospitals as ranked by Healthgrades.

Blood Donations Fall To Emergency Levels: Donate In Los Angeles County

The nationwide blood shortage comes as blood donations have hit their lowest levels in 20 years, the Red Cross said.

Raw Oyster Warning Expanded Across SoCal After Dozens Sickened

Local and federal authorities believe a wholesaler sold oysters to Southland restaurants linked to gastrointestinal illness outbreaks.

No Burn Order Issued For Los Angeles

The indoor and outdoor ban on wood burning was extended another 24 hours, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

Dozens Sickened After Eating Oysters At LA County Restaurants

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging caution in eating raw oysters until the source of the outbreak is identified.

Help Sought Identifying Los Angeles Mystery Patient

Hospital officials hope someone can identify a man found unresponsive in downtown Los Angeles a week ago.

LA County Reinstates Mask Mandate At Healthcare Facilities

Over the past week in Los Angeles County Covid cases surged, health officials warned.

Ventura County Organizations Partner to Provide Special Book Donation

"The Everyday Extra Ordinary Cookie Company" honors author's childhood friend, a pediatric cancer survivor

Poor Air Quality Prompts Another Wood-Burning Ban In LA County

As poor air quality persists in LA, Chestnuts roasting on an open fire are becoming an unlikely possibility this holiday season.

'Women Deserve Better:' Jill Biden Advocates Women's Health Research

The First Lady visited Cedars-Sinai to tour research laboratories as part of the White House's new Initiative on Women's Health Research.

Journey of Admitting a Loved One into Addiction Treatment

Explore the emotional journey of transitioning from denial to acceptance when admitting a loved one into addiction treatment in Los Angeles.

Cezanne Classic Smoothing Treatment Leaves Shiny Frizz Free Hair

Formaldehyde free and no downtime makes this haircare easy to use and style

LA County's First Flu Death Of The Season Recorded As Cases Rise

It's early in the flu season, but state health officials recorded an increase in flu cases and deaths this month.

Health Warning Issued For Los Angeles County Beaches

Several Los Angeles County beaches have elevated bacteria levels in the water, and the coming storm is likely to make it worse.

Rare Human Case Of Encephalitis Confirmed In Los Angeles County

This is the first time in 40 years that the mosquito-borne encephalitis virus was discovered in the area, according to health officials.

2nd Case Of Dengue Fever Found In LA County

This case marks only the second time California has documented locally transmitted dengue. The disease is not endemic in the state.