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A year after a mudslide swept through a fire-devastated California town, killing 21 people, residents of hundreds homes in burn areas were told to pack up and
Dear EarthTalk: Has the recent “border wall” shutdown affected the federal government’s ability to safeguard our air and water quality and otherwise protect our environment and public lands?
Peter
After a busy holiday season, the Santa Monica Lions are ready with more projects in 2019.
The deadline for all grant applications to the SM Lions is February 1. To
By Gary Rhoades
Naomi sends out a group text message asking if friends are free to help her and her wife Emily to move this coming weekend.
"Bonus friend
Over the last several weeks, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) has been investigating a series of arson related trash can fires. The incidents occurred on December 22, 2018 and
Citywide
“The cold weather is here and we know that people in shelters need more blankets to stay warm” notes Sarah T. of Girl Scout Troop #28935. The girls in
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The American Red Cross encourages people to help meet the urgent need for blood and platelets by resolving to give blood this January – National Blood Donor Month.
Donating blood
Dear EarthTalk: Is so-called eco-friendly dry cleaning a reality? – Jane Krause, Garden City, NJ
Although some greener alternatives exist, most dry cleaners still use perchloroethylene (“perc” for short)
Editor’s Note: This story was first published on Feb. 26, 2018. It is reprinted here as part of our year end coverage.
By Lily Richman
Welcome to the new
Editor’s Note: This story originally ran on Sept. 10, 2018. It is reprinted here as part of our year end coverage.
By Lily Richman
Upon learning that roughly 40
By Va Lecia Adams Kellum, Ph.D.
Over the last four years, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority reports that more than 32,000 people have moved off the streets
