Expert panel urges using tobacco‑settlement funds for tobacco control, recommends council oversight A UCLA public‑health expert urged the Los Angeles City Council task force to spend tobacco‑settlement proceeds on tobacco‑control programs, recommending city coordination with state and county efforts and a designated oversight group to advise spending priorities.

UCLA's Dr. Lester Breslow is pushing for LA to invest its tobacco-settlement funds into impactful tobacco-control programs to combat the leading cause of death in our city.

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City Council approves items including medical-debt data ordinance; clerk reports 14 ayes The council voted on items 1, 17 and 18 (clerk recorded '14 ayes'); separately, the council adopted an ordinance authorizing the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to collect medical-debt data to facilitate relief efforts.

Los Angeles City Council just took a major step to alleviate medical debt for struggling families by approving a new ordinance for data collection!

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Committee hears ordinance to let county collect hospital medical-debt data; no final vote recorded The committee heard a presentation on an ordinance that would authorize the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to collect and publish hospital medical-debt data. Presenters said the move would help target financial-assistance programs; privacy protections were described but questions about detailed funding and next steps remained.

Los Angeles is taking a bold step to tackle the pervasive issue of medical debt by considering an ordinance to collect vital data that could help connect patients with crucial financial assistance.

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City Council approves ordinance banning public urination and defecation on first reading Council votes 10 to 3 to approve ordinance after clearing roll and initial voting confusion.

Los Angeles City Council takes a bold step towards public health by voting to ban public urination and defecation, but the debate is far from over!

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Los Angeles City Council approves amendment for renewable funding from Mohadi Power Plant sale Council votes to dedicate proceeds from Mohadi Power Plant sale to renewable energy programs.

Los Angeles City Council's bold move to fund renewable energy through the Mohadi Power Plant sale marks a pivotal shift towards a greener future!

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Keck Medicine warns of rising flu risks and promotes vaccination strategies Keck Medicine urges vaccination as flu risks increase due to waning immunity.

As the flu makes a comeback, Los Angeles officials stress the urgent need for vaccinations to protect our most vulnerable citizens.

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Councilman Lee urges urgent action on Canyon landfill toxic waste issue Councilman Lee requests immediate consideration of toxic material acceptance at Canyon landfill.

Councilmember Lee is sounding the alarm over hazardous waste at the Canyon landfill, revealing toxic materials that threaten community health and demanding immediate action from the city council.

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Los Angeles County issues urgent air quality guidance amid ongoing wildfire smoke crisis Residents advised to reduce wildfire smoke exposure risks, especially vulnerable groups, during air quality alerts.

Los Angeles officials are sounding the alarm on air quality dangers as wildfire smoke continues to threaten the health of vulnerable residents.

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