01 July 2026 Residents and businesses in a small section of Los Angeles' Koreatown were urged to take immediate precautions after routine water testing detected the presence of E. coli bacteria in the local water supply. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power issued a boil water notice out of an abundance of caution while crews worked to investigate the source of the contamination and ensure the area's drinking water remained safe. The advisory affects a two block sect

11 May 2026 Billy Bob Thornton is revealing just how dramatically food allergies have shaped his everyday life, with the actor admitting his diet has become so limited that many people find it difficult to believe. During a recent interview, the Oscar winning actor and musician explained that severe allergies and sensitivities have forced him into an extremely controlled eating routine that leaves little room for indulgence or spontaneity. Known for his eccentric personality

10 April 2026 Valerie Perrine Credit: James Globus/NBCU Photo Bank The official cause of death for actress Valerie Perrine, best known for her role in the Superman films, has been confirmed, bringing clarity to the circumstances surrounding her passing at the age of 82. According to her death certificate, she died from acute cardiopulmonary arrest, with Parkinson’s disease listed as the underlying cause and dementia noted as a contributing factor. Perrine passed away on March

21 March 2026 For Amanda Peet, the diagnosis did not arrive in isolation. It came quietly, almost deceptively, during what was supposed to be a routine medical check, and unfolded against a backdrop of grief that was already reshaping her life. In a deeply personal revelation, the actress shared that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, a moment that marked the beginning of a journey defined as much by emotional weight as by physical treatment. Peet first learned someth

13 March 2026 Bacteria warnings have been issues as California will see temperatures 15 to 25 degrees above normal. Getty Images Beachgoers hoping to cool off along the Southern California coast have been met with an unexpected warning as a powerful heat wave moves across the region. Health officials in Los Angeles County have issued an advisory urging people to avoid entering the ocean at several popular beaches after testing revealed elevated levels of bacteria in the water

19 February 2026 Measles are known are considered highly contagious. nobeastsofierce – stock.adobe.com Health officials in Los Angeles County have confirmed a fourth case of measles this year, reigniting concerns over the spread of the highly contagious virus and prompting renewed calls for residents and visitors to take precautions and confirm their immunity status. The latest case involves a person who recently travelled internationally and spent time in several public loca

10 February 2026 Meta’s chief executive Mark Zuckerberg found himself under intense scrutiny earlier this month as he took the stand in a high-profile lawsuit over alleged social media addiction and harm to young people at Los Angeles County Superior Court, where the case has quickly become one of the most watched tech trials of the year. The lawsuit, brought by a 20-year-old plaintiff who claims that heavy use of Instagram and other platforms designed by Meta contributed to