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Deputies Surround La Puente Residence with Woman Barricaded Inside
Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau Monday surrounded a La Puente residence where a woman suspect was barricaded. The incident began at about 11:40 p.m. Sunday in the 18200 block of Renault Street, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. A Crisis Negotiation Team was...
Wildfire smoke linked to heightened risk of dementia diagnosis, new California research finds
SACRAMENTO -- When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health?A new study released Monday, at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference found that wildfire smoke is linked to heightened risk of a new dementia diagnosis.The research was conducted in California over a span of 10 years, analyzing the health records of more than 1.2 million socioeconomically diverse Kaiser Permanente members who were 60 years or older and had not previously been diagnosed with dementia."What we want to do is encourage people to be aware and mitigate any...
Climate Ready: Preparing to evacuate because of wildfires
More than 700,000 acres have burned across California so far this year, compared to 22,439 in 2023.The American Red Cross says as wildfires become more frequent, the need to be prepared is more important than ever."There are people who have to evacuate every summer due to wildfires, but we are also seeing people who have never had that experience before," said Taylor Poisall, with the American Red Cross.Shaver Lake resident, David Hornor and his family didn't have much time to leave in 2020 when the Creek Fire broke out."We certainly were not prepared for the Creek," said Hornor.Hornor and his...
Can’t find a doctor? California bill would punish insurers for giving customers outdated info
CALIFORNIA, USA — Over the years, licensed therapist Sarah Soroken has heard from her patients again and again about what a miserable experience it can be to find a mental health provider who actually takes their insurance. But one patient stands out. Soroken said she was working at Kaiser’s...
Fire Victim Trust enters ‘wind down’ stage. Will North Bay victims be made whole?
It has been four years this month since a fund was established to pay victims of California wildfires sparked by the utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric. Now, the Fire Victim Trust says its work is in its final stage, but a few outstanding issues remain before its work can be completed and fire survivors see further compensation. The trust has made settlement offers for all of the more than ...
2024 Oregon football summer opponent preview: 3 UCLA Bruins to know
The Oregon Ducks and the UCLA Bruins are gearing up for their inaugural Big Ten football season as August is just around the corner. And as Oregon makes the move into the Big Ten (right along with UCLA), we’ll get the pleasure of seeing these two teams meet up this year.
SpaceX moving spacecraft splashdowns back to California
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Looks like SpaceX splashdowns are headed back to the West Coast!. SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft splashdown from the coast of Florida to the coast of Long Beach that will begin next year. The Hawthorne-based company said the move is intended to reduce risks associated with reentering debris...
Southwestern Academy Introduces Comprehensive ‘Law & Order’ Course for Aspiring Students
Attorney at Law Morris Bird, shown here teaching a history class, will teach Southwestern Academy’s new “Law & Order” course. [Courtesy photo]. College Preparatory Southwestern Academy has unveiled a new “Law & Order” course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the American legal system. The program, announced by the academy’s admissions department, seeks to offer a deep dive into legal studies for aspiring scholars.
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