Air pollution alert prompts ban on wood burning across Southland
Because of predicted high air pollution levels, all indoor and outdoor residential wood burning will…
Reading by the fireplace? Nope! Pollution triggers ‘no burn’ order
A “no-burn” order will be in effect Thursday across much of the Southland due to…
Throw a log on the fire? No! Too much air pollution through Saturday
A “no-burn” order was in effect Friday and will continue through Saturday across much of…
Forget that fireplace: Wood burning banned as pollution hits Southland
Much of the Southland will be under a “no-burn” order Monday, meaning indoor fireplace use…
Southern California under ‘no-burn order’ due to air pollution concerns
Much of the Southland will be under a “no-burn” order Monday, meaning indoor fireplace use…
Southern California smog worsens for second straight year
Southern California smog worsened for a second straight year in the latest sign that progress…
Air pollution sparks weekend wood-burning ban in the basin
Much of the Southland will be under a “no-burn” order Friday and Saturday, meaning indoor…
Got wood? Burning it is banned today for everyone in the basin
All indoor and outdoor residential wood burning is prohibited in the South Coast Air Basin…
Stinking animal carcass companies in Vernon targeted
Dealing with rancid smells from five rendering plants in Vernon may no longer be a…
Relaxing by a roaring fire? Hold it! ‘Check Before You Burn’ is back
The South Coast Air Quality Management District Wednesday launched its annual fall and winter “Check…
Smell of rotten eggs blows across SoCal desert, Salton Sea stink to blame
If you’re in the vicinity of the Salton Sea Tuesday, hold your nose. An odor…
Is Torrance Oil Refinery dangerous? Alarmed neighbors, worried officials
Elected officials expressed deep concern Saturday morning over safety issues at the Torrance Oil Refinery,…
Cancer hazard in air from Paramount metal company: Shut down now!
A metal finishing facility in Paramount should have shut down all processing equipment…
Southland air plan could save thousands of lives, AQMD says
Over objections from some environmental groups, the South Coast Air Quality Management District board Friday…
Explosions, fires at giant Torrance gas refinery prompt regulators to step up as protests mount
Smog regulators said Sunday they are “very disappointed” with repeated explosions and fires at the…
