Celebrated globally every year on April 22, Earth Day is a reminder that small, consistent actions can add up to big changes for our environment, as well as for our […] ...

By Jordan Cade Just 1.7 miles away from San Fernando, in Sylmar, St. Jude Medical CRMD, a sterilization facility, quietly emits ethylene oxide (EtO), a colorless, odorless gas that the […] ...

Los Angeles will be hosting the 2028 Olympics for the first time since 1984. This time will be particularly special, as CSUN students will have the chance to witness the San Fernando Valley (SFV) host ...

Red-necked keelback snakes are highly toxic—mere drops of their pungent yellow poison could blind a mongoose and stop its heart within minutes. But the snakes don’t make that toxin themselves; rather, ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Calls to U.S. poison centers about kratom rose more than 1,200 percent between 2015 and 2025, reaching a record 3,434 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am happily employed by a very low-key, faith-based organization. Community and collaboration are part of our work culture, so leadership encourages our teams to share holy day ...

Oklahoma is recognizing Poison Prevention and Awareness Week, highlighting the importance of safety at home and access to life-saving resources. Gov. Kevin Stitt has proclaimed March 15 through 21 as ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed an updated plan to expand cleanup of contaminated groundwater in the San Fernando Valley near Glendale, seeking public input on efforts to reduce ...

We’ve just had an epic win for our native animals, such as owls, goannas and eagles. And after years contributing to the scientific evidence on the wildlife impact of rodent poisons, it’s a day ...

Austin Turner is a web producer at CBS News Los Angeles. An Inland Empire native, Austin earned a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020. Before joining CBS News in 2025, he ...