L.A. and Ventura counties will see strong winds this week, at ‘major risk’ of wildfires
Parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties are expected to see wind gusts up to 80 mph this week, putting ...
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Why the U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks are a leading cause of cancer and should carry a warning about that risk on their label, the ...
The Quadrantids meteor shower is here! Here’s the peak viewing time for SoCal
Shooting stars darting across the darkened Southern California skies from an annual meteor shower will appear strongest over the next ...
107 more women accuse former Cedars-Sinai physician of sexual misconduct
More than 100 women have filed a new lawsuit against obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Barry J. Brock and the facilities where he ...
Drug overdose deaths plummet in San Francisco. What’s changed?
SAN FRANCISCO — After surging during the COVID pandemic into a crushing public health emergency, drug overdose deaths in San Francisco ...
Former Van Nuys doctor, others agree to pay $15 million to settle kickback allegations
A former Van Nuys physician who recently surrendered his medical license following sexual harassment accusations has agreed to a $15-million ...
What to know about infectious diseases during this holiday season
It’s that time of year, when families and friends come together to share their holiday cheer and a few circulating ...
