Today: November 05, 2024
Today: November 05, 2024

Unregulated smoke compounds more dangerous than cancer-causing chemical

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November 04, 2024
Sirisha Dinavahi - LA Post

LOS ANGELES — New research suggests several chemicals released during fires may pose a greater cancer risk than previously recognized, according to a study led by a Los Angeles County firefighter-turned-scientist.

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Homeowners affected by Rancho Palos Verdes landslides eligible for buyouts

Homeowners affected by Rancho Palos Verdes landslides

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Trick or Treat? Chocolate shortage haunts Halloween as prices skyrocket

Consumers may finally start feeling relief from years of high inflation, but there remains one item that can still induce sticker shock: chocolate.

Trick or Treat? Chocolate shortage haunts Halloween as prices skyrocket
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L.A. secures $1.7M to combat rising impaired driving

LA County receives $1.7M to boost DUI enforcement. New funds will enhance training, prosecution, and road safety efforts to combat rising impaired driving.

L.A. secures $1.7M to combat rising impaired driving
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'We’re ready – to win': City prepares for traffic nightmare ahead of World Series

hose who plan to drive on Friday evening should consider leaving early. Several major sports and entertainment events are expected to bring major traffic jams across the city, with Halloween celebrations adding additional potential for backups.

'We’re ready – to win': City prepares for traffic nightmare ahead of World Series
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Quincy Jones died ‘peacefully’ at the age of 91

Quincy Jones died ‘peacefully’ at the age of 91
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Dodgers celebrate World Series win with special stadium event

Dodgers celebrate World Series win with special stadium event
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‘We earned it,’ Dodgers fan says as thousands flock to parade in downtown L.A.

‘We earned it,’ Dodgers fan says as thousands flock to parade in downtown L.A.