Karen Garcia

@karenmg.bsky.social

Reporter @latimes breaking news and service journalism. past: @NewTimesSLO @SantaMariaSun | Aquí para escuchar ✨karen.garcia@latimes.com✨ |

The “feels like” temperature could be “as high as 110 degrees,” @weatherwest.bsky.social said. “While high-quality long-term humidity records are hard to come by, this will likely bring some of the most miserably humid air on record to SoCal.” @karenmg.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

Some of the worst humidity ever recorded in L.A. brings misery, health worries

Forecasters say unusually humid conditions will persist into the week, as will dangerous rip currents at the beach.

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Hundreds of California stonecutters fall ill with deadly disease ‘for a product we do not need’ The number of silicosis cases has increased more than tenfold in less than four years. At least 32 workers have died. By @karenmg.bsky.social and Clara Harter www.latimes.com/california/s...

Hundreds of California stonecutters fall ill with deadly disease ‘for a product we do not need’

Latino men who cut artificial stone countertops in California are falling ill from an incurable and deadly lung disease at an alarming rate, a new study finds.

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Why do we permit manufacture of a product we don't need that kills the workers who make it? Nationally, 1000s of workers who fabricate kitchen countertops from engineered stone have silicosis. There is a safe substitute available. Like Australia, we should ban this product. @karenmg.bsky.social

Hundreds of California stonecutters fall ill with deadly disease ‘for a product we do not need’

Latino men who cut artificial stone countertops in California are falling ill from an incurable and deadly lung disease at an alarming rate, a new study finds.

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In LA, the battle for public parking spaces is like a blood sport. Joey “Cone King” Morales has taken it upon himself to take on the orange cones people use to reserve street parking in some of LA's most dense neighborhoods. great read by @karenmg.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

The battle for street parking in L.A.: One man wages war through TikTok requests

One man gets creative with returning public street parking to South Los Angeles, one orange cone at a time.

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CA’s Clean Air Vehicle Decal program is expiring Sept. 30 meaning solo drivers with the sticker will no longer be able to use the carpool lane. Do you have some thoughts about the possible end to the program? Are you a program recipient who has benefited from it? Reach out karen.garcia@latimes.com

If your loved one was detained by immigration enforcement agents, reach out to immigrant advocacy groups that can provide referrals, information, resources (such as food and financial assistance) and, in some cases, direct support. By @karenmg.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

Disappeared by ICE in L.A.: How to find detained relatives

Immigrant advocacy groups provide guidance on what you can do when a family member is detained by immigrant enforcement officials.

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Researchers from the Scripps Institute of Oceanography found freshwater fish in lakes and reservoirs in SoCal are overwhelmingly invaded by human-infecting parasites. While that might sound alarming, you don't have to stop eating your catch! www.latimes.com/california/s...

California freshwater fish found to be teeming with parasites. How to keep from getting sick

Parasites in California freshwater fish can cause gastrointestinal problems, weight loss and lethargy.

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We have a new course-style newsletter launching today and if you live in California, it's a must-subscribe. Wildfires aren't going away. In Case of Fire helps you prepare before the flames and has information on what to do if disaster strikes. www.latimes.com/california/n...

More big fires will come. Our new newsletter series will help you prepare

Wildfires are becoming more intense but you don't have to be caught off guard. Sign up for In Case of Fire a disaster preparedness newsletter.

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