Lopez: For older Palisades fire evacuees, starting over is a bit bumpy, with a soft landing
The Palisades fire destroyed homes and communities. Can these former residents reconstruct their lives in a retirement home? …
Category: Health
Ahead of the 2028 Olympics, Los Angeles launches a program to expand shade across the city
L.A. is partnering with colleges and nonprofits to launch ShadeLA, an initiative focused on tree planting, canopy design and urban heat resilience before the 2028 Games. …
Rising heat is causing students to underperform across the globe
A new study, which reviewed dozens of published articles from around the world, found that cumulative heat exposure has negative consequences for students’ cognitive outcomes. …
Mass shooter said ‘Football gave me CTE.’ Are youth athletes at risk?
After killing four and taking his own life, Shane Tamura — a former football player at two L.A.-area high schools — left behind a suicide note, authorities say, alleging he had the brain disease CTE. …
Working out in public can be scary! Killer Fitness embraces the horror with ‘Slashercise’
Killer Fitness in Burbank offers horror-themed workouts — with muscle-toning props and music-driven aerobics — as well as movie nights in a fun, inclusive environment. …
July is the worst month for drug overdose deaths. Is heat to blame?
Recent L.A. County reports show overdose deaths are down, but a troubling trend is that over the last decade, a bulk of deaths occurred in the summer months. …