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Climate Experts And Fire Officials Fear A Record Breaking Wildfire Season Is Unfolding In Southland – CBS Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – A new study on the climate reports that the moisture content in western states is lower than it’s been in 125 year, which is sparking concern for a record number of wildfires. Meteorologist Mark Jackson with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration told CBSLA’s Jeff Nguyen that a map from the US …
Health issues, substance abuse key causes of homelessness among unsheltered people, UCLA study says
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A new UCLA study reveals mental illness and substance abuse are key causes of homelessness among unsheltered people living on the streets. Researchers at the California Policy Lab, a new research unit at UCLA, analyzed 70,000 national surveys given to both sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals. Among their findings: much higher …
