It's not your imagination. This is a weird rattlesnake season. Here's what's happening Unseasonably warm weather patterns have accelerated rattlesnake activity and the chances of run-ins with humans, experts say.

It's not your imagination. This is a weird rattlesnake season. Here's what's happening, via @karenmg.bsky.social. www.latimes.com/california/s...

The video where @karenmg.bsky.social and Bex are holding a prosthetic leg left behind on the Metro killed me. How did a person lose their leg? Why haven’t they claimed it? I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS.

California wanted to buy e-bikes for residents. Glitches, funding short-circuited the effort About 2,300 Californians secured state-funded vouchers covering up to $2,000 of the purchase price for an e-bike. The goal was to make the electric-powered two-wheelers more accessible for lower-incom...

California wanted to buy e-bikes for residents. Glitches, funding short-circuited the effort www.latimes.com/california/s... via @karenmg.bsky.social

The battle for street parking in L.A.: One man wages war through TikTok requests One man gets creative with returning public street parking to South Los Angeles, one orange cone at a time.

In LA, the battle for public parking spaces is like a blood sport. Joey “Cone King” Morales has taken it upon himself to take on the orange cones people use to reserve street parking in some of LA's most dense neighborhoods. great read by @karenmg.bsky.social
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USDA threatens states (not SNAP benefits) in fight over recipient data Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is threatening to pull federal funding from several Democratic states for not turning over sensitive SNAP recipient data. What’s at stake: state administrative fun...

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is threatening to pull federal funding from several Democratic states for not turning over sensitive SNAP recipient data. What’s at stake: state administrative funds, not SNAP benefits.

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This connected coalition is watchdogging L.A. immigration raids, driving 'Liberty Vans' The Save America Movement aims to complement the work of grassroots groups in providing "rapid response" to immigration enforcement actions.

Thank you to Melissa Gomez and @karenmg.bsky.social of the @latimes.com for their coverage of Save America Movement’s Liberty Vans.

The article can be read here: www.latimes.com/california/s...

Your flight was canceled amid FAA's cuts to air traffic. Here's what you can do about it Travel experts share tips on what you can do if your flight is canceled amid FAA cuts to air traffic due to the government shutdown.

Tips on: booking your flight, how to prepare for a cancellation, what to do if your flight is canceled and what’s owed to you in the event on a cancellation.

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L.A. County stores must immediately stop selling kratom and 7-OH products, health department warns The L.A. County Department of Public Health ordered all retailers to pull kratom and 7-OH products from shelves immediately. Kratom and its synthetic version can mimic the effects of opioids and remai...

L.A. County health officials ordered retailers to immediately remove kratom and 7-OH products from their shelves. The announcement comes after officials reported 6 “kratom related” deaths.

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Contaminated meat from the grocery store may be causing your UTIs Tainted meat and poultry are a major cause of food-borne urinary tract infections in Southern California, according to a recently published study.

ICYMI: New research suggests many urinary tract infections are caused by infections of E. coli bacteria from contaminated meats purchased in grocery stores.

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What are your superstitions and lucky items to help the Dodgers win the World Series? Do you have a lucky jersey? A pre-game ritual? Tell us the superstitions you have to help lead the Dodgers to victory in the World Series.

Do you have a lucky ritual or a jersey you have to wear to boost the Dodger’s chances of winning? Share your story with us!

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Haha here to serve!

Kids are hollering '6-7' in the classroom. Here's what it means A trend that originated from rapper Skrilla's song "Doot Doot (6 7)" has become the latest social media trend used in classrooms.

Eight-year-old nephew said this last night and I had no idea what was going on. Thank you @karenmg.bsky.social for coming to the rescue. www.latimes.com/california/s...

L.A. volunteers who document ICE raids are being arrested. How to do it safely L.A. County residents have been documenting immigration enforcement since early June. A recent arrest of a volunteer highlights the risk of this work.

The arrest of LA-area nurse Amanda Trebach who documented ICE operations is putting a spotlight on the risks associated with observing and documenting immigration enforcement in Southern California. www.latimes.com/california/s...

CA’s Clean Air Vehicle Decal program is expiring Sept. 30 meaning solo drivers with the sticker will no longer be able to use the carpool lane.

Do you have some thoughts about the possible end to the program? Are you a program recipient who has benefited from it? Reach out karen.garcia@latimes.com

Disappeared by ICE in L.A.: How to find detained relatives Immigrant advocacy groups provide guidance on what you can do when a family member is detained by immigrant enforcement officials.

If your loved one was detained by immigration enforcement agents, reach out to immigrant advocacy groups that can provide referrals, information, resources (such as food and financial assistance) and, in some cases, direct support.

By @karenmg.bsky.social
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Immigration raids have shaken communities across Los Angeles County. How can you help? Los Angeles County residents can support local and regional organizations that are directly supporting families who were affected by recent ICE raids and immigrant communities in need.

Immigration raids have shaken communities across Los Angeles County. Here's a list of organizations who are supporting families affected by ICE raids, by @karenmg.bsky.social
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All of L.A. is not a ‘war zone.’ We separate facts from spin and disinformation amid immigration raids What's actually happening during the ICE sweeps and protests across Los Angeles.

All of L.A. is not a ‘war zone.’ We separate facts from spin and disinformation amid immigration raids, protests throughout the city. Latest w/ @karenmg.bsky.social @tarantulaarms.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

California freshwater fish found to be teeming with parasites. How to keep from getting sick Parasites in California freshwater fish can cause gastrointestinal problems, weight loss and lethargy.

Researchers from the Scripps Institute of Oceanography found freshwater fish in lakes and reservoirs in SoCal are overwhelmingly invaded by human-infecting parasites.

While that might sound alarming, you don't have to stop eating your catch!

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California freshwater fish found to be teeming with parasites. How to keep from getting sick Parasites in California freshwater fish can cause gastrointestinal problems, weight loss and lethargy.

California freshwater fish are found to be teeming with parasites. @karenmg.bsky.social explains how to keep from getting sick: www.latimes.com/california/s... @latimes.com

Sign up for In Case of Fire, our fire-preparation newsletter course You can’t always stop wildfires from starting, but you can prepare for them.

My @latimes colleague @karenmg.bsky.social has a great new newsletter, In Case of Fire, to help you prepare for the inevitable next fire. Climate change is a big part of the story. Sign up here: www.latimes.com/archives/sig...

More big fires will come. Our new newsletter series will help you prepare Wildfires are becoming more intense but you don't have to be caught off guard. Sign up for In Case of Fire a disaster preparedness newsletter.

We have a new course-style newsletter launching today and if you live in California, it's a must-subscribe.
Wildfires aren't going away. In Case of Fire helps you prepare before the flames and has information on what to do if disaster strikes.
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More big fires will come. Our new newsletter series will help you prepare Wildfires are becoming more intense but you don't have to be caught off guard. Sign up for In Case of Fire a disaster preparedness newsletter.

And a big shoutout to the amazing @karenmg.bsky.social, who took some ideas and links to previous stories I threw into doc and turned them into an engaging, actionable newsletter! www.latimes.com/california/n...

The chances of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 have changed. But what's the risk, really? The odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth has jumped from more than 1% to 3% and back down to 1.5%.

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Now that you can return home after the fires, how do you clean up safely? A pulmonary doctor is warning survivors to wait, if they can, to visit their fire-damaged homes. If they do go into a burn zone, they should take precautions.

“But I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to have hazardous waste removed by trained personnel with protective equipment,” said Yana Garcia, CA EPA secretary. New from me & Tony Briscoe www.latimes.com/california/s...

What threats lurk in the smoke and ash of L.A.-area fires? New health warnings Officials are warning of windblown ash and other pollutants from Los Angeles-area fires and say air quality readers won't pick up on the ash pollutants.

Part of the reason wildfire smoke from the Los Angeles-area fires is particularly concerning is because — in addition to PM2.5 — the smoke from this disaster can include harmful components that were part of houses, items inside the home, buildings & cars that burned. www.latimes.com/california/s...

How you can help the incarcerated firefighters battling L.A. wildfires The Los Angeles-based Anti-Recidivism Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to ending mass incarceration, started a fundraiser on Friday to support the fire crews of California’s prisons.

I had a lot of people asking me so I wrote an explainer: Here's how you can help the incarcerated firefighter battling the blazes in Southern California this week:

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Destruction, surprise, heartbreak greet Altadena residents returning after evacuation Some Altadena residents returned to find their homes standing, while others are left reeling from the immense loss.

My latest report from Altadena is three stories about families returning home after they fled from the Eaton fire.

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State to probe why Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline, empty when firestorm exploded A reservoir in the Palisades that holds 117 million gallons of water was offline this month for previously scheduled maintenance.

State to probe why Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline, empty when firestorm exploded

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Debunking social media fire myths: No, the Hollywood sign didn't burn Experts say social media plays a role in spreading misinformation during natural disasters; share tips on how to identify it.

Great guide from @karenmg.bsky.social on how to avoid misinformation and hoaxes while seeking news about the L.A. wildfires.

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Thank you for sharing, Ryan!!