3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Los Angeles Residents in Early Morning Shake-Up; USGS Releases Map of Areas Where the Tremors Were Felt

Medicine & Technology Jul 03, 2023

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook Los Angeles, centered 13 miles southwest of Malibu and felt across the region and inland areas. Continue reading to learn more details.

Whale Safe Project: AI Technology Algorithm Developed To Pick Whale Sounds, Deter Ship Strike

Sep 30, 2022

An AI Technology suggests use of whale sounds to distinguish, identity, and lessen ship vessel collisions. Know how this is possible. Read here to be informed.

SpaceX Hawthorne Headquarters Record Largest COVID-19 Cases in LA County Amid Surge of Omicron Variant

Dec 21, 2021

SpaceX rocket factory in Hawthorne, California recently reported a COVID-19 outbreak after 132 of its employees tested positive. This is the highest number of countywide workplace outbreaks.

Los Angeles Pledges to Become More Environmentally Friendly by Partnering With the National Wildlife Federation

Oct 28, 2020

One of America's biggest cities has pledged to heal the urban area by a new wildlife habitat program. Adding greenery in the communities will preserve and enhance the habitats of over 4,000 local species.

California Will Proceed With Reopening Plans Despite Record-Breaking Daily Cases of 6,000 People on Monday

Jun 24, 2020

California reports the highest number of daily cases as 6,000 people tested positive. Nevertheless, county mayors continue to move forward with plans to slowly reopening their areas with safety protocols.

The Reason Why LA Reservoir is Covered in Black Plastic Balls

May 15, 2019

They were originally thought to minimize evaporation.

Ice Age Animal Fossils Discovered At Metro Purple Line Extension Construction Site In Los Angeles

May 08, 2017

Animal fossils were discovered upon constructing the future station at Los Angeles.

Microsoft's Project Scorpio Coming This June

Feb 17, 2017

Microsoft's Project Scorpio has recently released a teaser and marked as the most powerful console coming this June.

Los Angeles, California's Bid for 2024 Olympics

Aug 31, 2015

LA2024's $4.1 billion budget was set to bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Los Angeles Leads the Way to a Higher Minimum Wage

May 20, 2015

In an overwhelming vote of 14-1, the City Council of Los Angeles will increase the city's minimum wage from $9 an hour to $15 an hour by 2020, which is good news for the nation's second-largest city where almost a quarter of its residents live below the poverty line.

Port of Los Angeles Reveals a New Resident of the City—A Roly Poly Pillbug Species

May 19, 2015

On the mother of all class field trips, a new species of marine roly poly pillbug was discovered, Los Angeles researchers from the county Natural History Museum confirm. The discovery was made as an invertebrate zoology lab course from Loyola Marymount University taught by researcher Dean Pentcheff of the museum explored a small, dirty, rocky beach at the southernmost tip of the city-less than a mile from the busiest port in America.

How Toxic is LA's Air? Should You Fear For What's Happening to Your Brain?

Apr 27, 2015

We all know the dangers of air pollution. But studies have shown that air pollution could affect more than just your respiratory system. Past studies have shown that extended exposure especially in urban environments can increase the risk of autism in unborn children, and, in a new study, could even cause your brain to shrink over time.

How Toxic is LA's Air? Should You Fear For What's Happening to Your Brain?

Apr 27, 2015

We all know the dangers of air pollution. But studies have shown that air pollution could affect more than just your respiratory system. Past studies have shown that extended exposure especially in urban environments can increase the risk of autism in unborn children, and, in a new study, could even cause your brain to shrink over time.

Safe and Sound in the Simi Hills—Puma P-32 Crosses the 101 For a New Home

Apr 25, 2015

After more than a year in Santa Monica Mountains a young puma known as “P-32” has decided to leave its nest in search of its sister and safer terrain. Only weeks after his sister made the trip across the 101 Freeway, the young male dashed across the Freeway near Thousand Oaks retreating into the Simi Hills earlier this month and now researchers with the National Park Service believe that “P-32” will have a better shot at a normal life out of the Santa Monica Mountains.

South L.A. Bans Fast Food, Obesity Rates Rise Anyway

Mar 23, 2015

A zoning law for banning new fast-food restaurants in the Southern Los Angeles backfired and resulted in more obese people in that area compared to the whole country.