UW-led research links wildfire smoke with increased dementia risk
New research from the University of Washington highlights the dangers of wildfire smoke as related to dementia.
Weekend storm headed for Southern California; recent wildfire areas not expected to see problems
While the extent of the rain remains unclear, we could see periods of rain from Saturday through the beginning of next week.
Southern California couple's life reduced to ashes after scorching Mountain Fire consumes farm
Original article source: Southern California couple's life reduced to ashes after scorching Mountain Fire consumes farm There ...
Opinion: Wildfire smoke is polluting California and beyond. Here’s how to protect yourself
In the wake of the Mountain and Sandy fires, here are ways to avoid inhaling smoke particles that can cause heart and lung ...
Study links wildfire smoke exposure to increased dementia risk
New research from the University of Washington suggests that exposure to wildfire smoke significantly raises the risk of ...
Wildfire smoke exposure might increase dementia risk
People in Southern California with relatively high exposures to wildfire smoke over a decade also had significantly higher ...
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California man electrocuted while hanging Christmas lights; officials urge holiday safety
Officials are renewing their annual calls for electrical and fire safety as a family mourns a man who was electrocuted while ...
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Even with the rain, destructive fires are still possible
While we saw a bit of rain over the past few weeks, the rainy season is off to a slow start here in Southern California. And ...
‘Where you from?’: Southern California man allegedly fires on undercover gang cops
A 28-year-old man from Orange County with two previous felony convictions is facing life in prison for allegedly firing on ...
Scientists identify potential link between wildfire smoke exposure and dementia diagnoses
Exposure to the tiny pollutants emitted by wildfires may be increasing the older adult population’s odds of dementia ...
A work crew that started the Airport fire ignored ‘best practices’
Workers failed to take a water truck on their job Sept. 9 despite triple-digit heat and a fire danger rating of “high.” ...