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Teen Injured in Forklift Accident While Setting Up Pumpkin Patch

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 6:37 am

A 17-year-old Pasadena teen suffered a severe leg injury Monday evening while he was helping set up a seasonal pumpkin patch and fell from a forklift that ran over him, Pasadena Police Lieutenant Anthony Russo said. Russo said officers responded at 8:18 p.m. M... More »

LA County Sees Heightened West Nile Virus Activity

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 3:54 am

Los Angeles County residents were being warned Tuesday to take precautions against West Nile virus amid elevated activity, with positive mosquito samples and infected dead birds surpassing levels recorded at this time last year. The Greater Los Angeles County ... More »

Record Number of Rabid Bats Detected in LA County

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 3:21 am

Los Angeles County has confirmed 69 rabid bats this year, matching last year’s record and prompting public health officials Monday to urge residents to take precautions as peak bat season continues. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued the... More »