Long Beach will ship free harm-reduction kits — test strips and naloxone — discreetly to residents in neighborhoods hit hardest by overdoses.

Los Angeles County says Baylisascaris eggs were found in a Woodland Hills dog — the first formal detection in the county. Officials stress the risk to people is low but urge cleanup of raccoon feces and routine veterinary care.

State audits flagged 428 schools and the State Controller’s Office says districts lost more than $2.2M in attendance funding as measles activity climbs. Districts are tightening enrollment checks and running catch‑up clinics.

UCLA Health is converting the former Olympia Medical Center into a 119‑bed Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Mid‑Wilshire, including a 20‑bed outpatient stabilization unit.

A Los Angeles jury awarded $25 million after finding Pam butter‑flavored spray linked to bronchiolitis obliterans; the plaintiff is now on oxygen and awaiting a transplant.

Inspectors closed Pizza Supreme in West Covina after finding vermin and multiple sanitation failures; the shop must fix issues before a reinspection.

San Bernardino County confirmed a measles case after an unvaccinated minor visited an Ontario Walmart on Jan. 29. Officials urge exposed residents to check vaccination records and watch for symptoms.

Los Angeles County health inspectors ordered dozens of eateries closed since early January after finding vermin and other sanitation violations.

Los Angeles County urges flu vaccinations as cases rise, highlighting increased risk for vulnerable groups and recommending annual shots, other vaccines, and hygiene practices to reduce transmission and severity.

Los Angeles County has warned against water activities at several beaches due to high bacterial levels. Beachgoers are advised to avoid certain areas, with some locations now safe to enjoy.

Los Angeles County warns of high bacterial levels at some beaches, advising against swimming near areas like Marina Beach and Santa Monica Pier, while other locations are cleared as safe.

California joins the WHO's Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network, contrasting federal withdrawal from WHO, and launches PHNIX for public health infrastructure.

El Segundo residents struggle with a two-month mosquito infestation, exacerbated by weather and issues at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant. Despite efforts, the problem persists, leading to significant distress and expense for the community.