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Smoke from the Eaton fire in Altadena is visible from Koreatown in Los Angeles.

Smoke from the Eaton fire in Altadena is visible from Koreatown in Los Angeles.

UCLA research confirms extreme toxicity of Eaton Fire smoke

September 25, 2026

A Culex mosquito can transmit West Nile virus.

A Culex mosquito can transmit West Nile virus.

LA County reports 100th case of West Nile virus, most since 2017

September 21, 2026

An Altadena property in the Eaton Fire zone is clear of debris and ready for rebuilding in July 2025.

An Altadena property in the Eaton Fire zone is clear of debris and ready for rebuilding in July 2025.

Fire survivors, UCLA launch insurance survey

September 15, 2026

The Golden Dome is a planned multilayer missile defense system for the United States.

The Golden Dome is a planned multilayer missile defense system for the United States.

Defense tech has unleashed a new weapons boom in Southern California

September 12, 2026

A woman applies insect repellent.

A woman applies insect repellent.

LA County reports year’s 1st West Nile virus death

August 24, 2026

The 2026 homelessness county organized by LAHSA.

The 2026 homelessness county organized by LAHSA.

LAHSA announces long-term reforms following independent firm’s review

August 19, 2026

Gil Barel moves the blinds up to let in more light into her living room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel is currently not living in her apartment because of the Eaton Fire of January 2025.

Gil Barel moves the blinds up to let in more light into her living room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel is currently not living in her apartment because of the Eaton Fire of January 2025.

Why insurance matters to renters, landlords and California

August 6, 2026

Parkside Pediatrics providers assess a patient with measles symptoms in Spartanburg, South Carolina. | Photo courtesy of Juan Diego Reyes // For The Washington Post via Getty Images/Stacker

Parkside Pediatrics providers assess a patient with measles symptoms in Spartanburg, South Carolina. | Photo courtesy of Juan Diego Reyes // For The Washington Post via Getty Images/Stacker

Inside the largest US measles outbreak in decades: Records reveal spread in vaccine-hesitant community

July 11, 2026

Firefighters enter a business destroyed in the Eaton Fire.

Firefighters enter a business destroyed in the Eaton Fire.

LA County launches program for faster Altadena fire recovery

June 26, 2026

Nara Organics has recalled infant formula after reports of infant botulism.

Nara Organics has recalled infant formula after reports of infant botulism.

Recalled infant formula prompts health department warnings

June 18, 2026

This map with zooming capability enables residents to locate potentially hazardous sites in LA County.

This map with zooming capability enables residents to locate potentially hazardous sites in LA County.

New online map pinpoints hazardous sites throughout LA County

June 8, 2026

A Los Angeles County vote center.

A Los Angeles County vote center.

Primary election: Governor, county races head for November runoffs

June 4, 2026