Second community meeting explores future of former County Hospital
The public is invited to provide ideas and opinions at the gathering Thursday in City Terrace
West Nile Virus confirmed in Boyle Heights
Health officials urge residents to take “an active role” in mosquito control
Most teens who vape prefer THC, Boyle Heights Beat survey finds
Youth reporters asked over 300 people online about their use of e-cigarettes; majority of respondents were teens
Tragic death of Frank Meza overshadows doctor’s life and legacy
The 70-year-old physician died of an apparent suicide after being accused of cheating in a marathon
Forum to highlight dangerous effects of lead contamination
Community meeting will be held Tuesday at the Puente Learning Center in Boyle Heights
Pregnant marathon runner gives birth to healthy girl
The baby, named Penélope, was born on May 19 and weighted 7 pounds
Health insurance expansion could benefit more than 3 million Californians, study finds
Expanding MediCal could help 1.7 million Californians sign up for health insurance.
Lead contamination found in baby teeth of children living near Exide battery plant
A new USC study revealed high amounts of lead in the teeth of children in five Los Angeles communities.
Trucking company settles hazardous waste lawsuit for $1.8 million
Los Angeles County sued an Alabama-based company for transporting lead-contaminated chips from the Exide facility in Vernon.
Unidentified woman treated for injuries at LAC+USC Medical Center
County officials are seeking the public's help in identifying a Latina woman found injured in a tent near Union Station in January.