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Photo of a hand holding an electronic cigarette with smoke. The hands-off approach by California lawmakers is at odds with the escalating public concern over the industry. Photo via iStock

Housing and vaping return to the Capitol, with mixed results

by Ben Christopher January 8, 2020January 7, 2020

Affordable housing plan gets chilly reception. Big cities tackle homelessness in different ways. Push to ban e-cigarettes resurfaces.

At new Waterfront Park, children play between the Valero and Phillips 66 refineries, right beside the Los Angeles Port.

‘Troubling’ audit reveals state failure to test millions of babies for toxic lead

by Elizabeth Aguilera January 7, 2020June 8, 2020

Lead paint, soda taxes, overdoses, the safety net, and really big rodents

by Dan Morain and Barbara Harvey July 18, 2019July 17, 2019

LA Schools are ahead of the pack in checking water for lead

by Elizabeth Aguilera March 6, 2018June 23, 2020