Reporter @latimes breaking news and service journalism. past: @NewTimesSLO @SantaMariaSun | Aquí para escuchar ✨karen.garcia@latimes.com✨ |https://bsky.app/profile/karenmg.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/karenmg.bsky.social/post/3mlmgt7lqhk2k4 Californians were exposed to the Andes virus, a strain of hantavirus. Infectious disease experts explain why health officials say your risk of getting the virus remains low https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-11/hantavirus-fears-heighten-with-4-californians-exposed-to-disease11 May 2026 23:35 +0000at://did:plc:by5lddtm2b3fvpwbcmeo32fi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmgt7lqhk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/karenmg.bsky.social/post/3m53r7ikfyk2fTips on: booking your flight, how to prepare for a cancellation, what to do if your flight is canceled and what’s owed to you in the event on a cancellation. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-07/your-flight-was-canceled-amid-faas-cuts-to-air-traffic-heres-what-you-can-do-about-it08 Nov 2025 04:32 +0000at://did:plc:by5lddtm2b3fvpwbcmeo32fi/app.bsky.feed.post/3m53r7ikfyk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/karenmg.bsky.social/post/3m53qmstsac2fL.A. County health officials ordered retailers to immediately remove kratom and 7-OH products from their shelves. The announcement comes after officials reported 6 “kratom related” deaths. https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2025-11-07/department-of-public-health-tells-la-stores-to-immediately-stop-selling-kratom-and-7-oh-products w/ Sandra McDonald08 Nov 2025 04:22 +0000at://did:plc:by5lddtm2b3fvpwbcmeo32fi/app.bsky.feed.post/3m53qmstsac2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/karenmg.bsky.social/post/3m4dungjk4s2oICYMI: New research suggests many urinary tract infections are caused by infections of E. coli bacteria from contaminated meats purchased in grocery stores. https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2025-10-23/e-coli-contaminated-meat-linked-to-utis-study29 Oct 2025 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:by5lddtm2b3fvpwbcmeo32fi/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4dungjk4s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/karenmg.bsky.social/post/3m47ajqs3ic2bDo you have a lucky ritual or a jersey you have to wear to boost the Dodger’s chances of winning? Share your story with us! https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-10-27/dodgers-world-series-superstitions-lucky-items27 Oct 2025 20:19 +0000at://did:plc:by5lddtm2b3fvpwbcmeo32fi/app.bsky.feed.post/3m47ajqs3ic2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/karenmg.bsky.social/post/3lwc7ebyyec2pThe arrest of LA-area nurse Amanda Trebach who documented ICE operations is putting a spotlight on the risks associated with observing and documenting immigration enforcement in Southern California. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-13/la-volunteers-who-document-ice-raids-are-being-arrested-how-to-do-it-safely13 Aug 2025 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:by5lddtm2b3fvpwbcmeo32fi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwc7ebyyec2phttps://bsky.app/profile/karenmg.bsky.social/post/3lvqsd7bzkc27CA’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.com06 Aug 2025 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:by5lddtm2b3fvpwbcmeo32fi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvqsd7bzkc27https://bsky.app/profile/karenmg.bsky.social/post/3lqshdd66fs2sResearchers 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! https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-04/freshwater-fish-teeming-parasites-how-to-protect-yourself04 Jun 2025 18:39 +0000at://did:plc:by5lddtm2b3fvpwbcmeo32fi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqshdd66fs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/karenmg.bsky.social/post/3lfxy6aj4lc2r“But I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to have hazardous waste removed by trained personnel with protective equipment,” said Yana Garcia, CA EPA secretary. New from me & Tony Briscoe https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-17/clean-up-safely-fire-evacuation-zone17 Jan 2025 23:47 +0000at://did:plc:by5lddtm2b3fvpwbcmeo32fi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfxy6aj4lc2r