Wildfire smoke exposure might increase dementia risk
People in Southern California with relatively high exposures to wildfire smoke over a decade also had significantly higher ...
Opinion: Wildfire smoke is polluting California and beyond. Here’s how to protect yourself
In the wake of the Mountain and Sandy fires, here are ways to avoid inhaling smoke particles that can cause heart and lung ...
Trump’s threat to withhold disaster aid upsets communities in Southern California
Relying on federal aid in emergency isn’t “a red or blue issue. That is an American issue,” says one elected official.
Study links wildfire smoke exposure to increased dementia risk
New research from the University of Washington suggests that exposure to wildfire smoke significantly raises the risk of ...
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Even with the rain, destructive fires are still possible
While we saw a bit of rain over the past few weeks, the rainy season is off to a slow start here in Southern California. And ...
Scientists identify potential link between wildfire smoke exposure and dementia diagnoses
Exposure to the tiny pollutants emitted by wildfires may be increasing the older adult population’s odds of dementia ...
A work crew that started the Airport fire ignored ‘best practices’
Workers failed to take a water truck on their job Sept. 9 despite triple-digit heat and a fire danger rating of “high.” ...
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Fire season isn't over
Even though we’ve seen a tiny bit of rain the past few days, fire season is still very much in play in Southern California. Fuel moisture is still low, which is concerning because we’re heading into ...