Karen Garcia
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Thank you to Melissa Gomez and @karenmg.bsky.social of the @latimes.com for their coverage of Save America Movement’s Liberty Vans.
The article can be read here: www.latimes.com/california/s...
The article can be read here: www.latimes.com/california/s...
This connected coalition is watchdogging L.A. immigration raids, driving 'Liberty Vans'
The Save America Movement aims to complement the work of grassroots groups in providing "rapid response" to immigration enforcement actions.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Thank you to Melissa Gomez and @karenmg.bsky.social of the @latimes.com for their coverage of Save America Movement’s Liberty Vans.
The article can be read here: www.latimes.com/california/s...
The article can be read here: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Tips 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.
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Your flight was canceled amid FAA's cuts to air traffic. Here's what you can do about it
Travel experts share tips on what you can do if your flight is canceled amid FAA cuts to air traffic due to the government shutdown.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Tips 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.
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L.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.
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L.A. County stores must immediately stop selling kratom and 7-OH products, health department warns
The L.A. County Department of Public Health ordered all retailers to pull kratom and 7-OH products from shelves immediately. Kratom and its synthetic version can mimic the effects of opioids and remai...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:22 AM
L.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.
www.latimes.com/science/stor... w/ Sandra McDonald
www.latimes.com/science/stor... w/ Sandra McDonald
ICYMI: New research suggests many urinary tract infections are caused by infections of E. coli bacteria from contaminated meats purchased in grocery stores.
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Contaminated meat from the grocery store may be causing your UTIs
Tainted meat and poultry are a major cause of food-borne urinary tract infections in Southern California, according to a recently published study.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
ICYMI: New research suggests many urinary tract infections are caused by infections of E. coli bacteria from contaminated meats purchased in grocery stores.
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Do 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!
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What are your superstitions and lucky items to help the Dodgers win the World Series?
Do you have a lucky jersey? A pre-game ritual? Tell us the superstitions you have to help lead the Dodgers to victory in the World Series.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Do 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!
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Eight-year-old nephew said this last night and I had no idea what was going on. Thank you @karenmg.bsky.social for coming to the rescue. www.latimes.com/california/s...
Kids are hollering '6-7' in the classroom. Here's what it means
A trend that originated from rapper Skrilla's song "Doot Doot (6 7)" has become the latest social media trend used in classrooms.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Eight-year-old nephew said this last night and I had no idea what was going on. Thank you @karenmg.bsky.social for coming to the rescue. www.latimes.com/california/s...
The 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. www.latimes.com/california/s...
L.A. volunteers who document ICE raids are being arrested. How to do it safely
L.A. County residents have been documenting immigration enforcement since early June. A recent arrest of a volunteer highlights the risk of this work.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The 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. www.latimes.com/california/s...
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
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
August 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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
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
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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
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By @karenmg.bsky.social
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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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June 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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
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Immigration raids have shaken communities across Los Angeles County. Here's a list of organizations who are supporting families affected by ICE raids, by @karenmg.bsky.social
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Immigration raids have shaken communities across Los Angeles County. How can you help?
Los Angeles County residents can support local and regional organizations that are directly supporting families who were affected by recent ICE raids and immigrant communities in need.
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June 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Immigration raids have shaken communities across Los Angeles County. Here's a list of organizations who are supporting families affected by ICE raids, by @karenmg.bsky.social
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All of L.A. is not a ‘war zone.’ We separate facts from spin and disinformation amid immigration raids, protests throughout the city. Latest w/ @karenmg.bsky.social @tarantulaarms.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
All of L.A. is not a ‘war zone.’ We separate facts from spin and disinformation amid immigration raids
What's actually happening during the ICE sweeps and protests across Los Angeles.
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June 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
All of L.A. is not a ‘war zone.’ We separate facts from spin and disinformation amid immigration raids, protests throughout the city. Latest w/ @karenmg.bsky.social @tarantulaarms.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
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!
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While that might sound alarming, you don't have to stop eating your catch!
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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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June 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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...
While that might sound alarming, you don't have to stop eating your catch!
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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California freshwater fish are found to be teeming with parasites. @karenmg.bsky.social explains how to keep from getting sick: www.latimes.com/california/s... @latimes.com
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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June 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
California freshwater fish are found to be teeming with parasites. @karenmg.bsky.social explains how to keep from getting sick: www.latimes.com/california/s... @latimes.com
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My @latimes colleague @karenmg.bsky.social has a great new newsletter, In Case of Fire, to help you prepare for the inevitable next fire. Climate change is a big part of the story. Sign up here: www.latimes.com/archives/sig...
Sign up for In Case of Fire, our fire-preparation newsletter course
You can’t always stop wildfires from starting, but you can prepare for them.
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March 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My @latimes colleague @karenmg.bsky.social has a great new newsletter, In Case of Fire, to help you prepare for the inevitable next fire. Climate change is a big part of the story. Sign up here: www.latimes.com/archives/sig...
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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.
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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.
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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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February 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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...
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...
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And a big shoutout to the amazing @karenmg.bsky.social, who took some ideas and links to previous stories I threw into doc and turned them into an engaging, actionable newsletter! 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.
www.latimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
And a big shoutout to the amazing @karenmg.bsky.social, who took some ideas and links to previous stories I threw into doc and turned them into an engaging, actionable newsletter! www.latimes.com/california/n...
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The chances of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 have changed. But what's the risk, really?
The odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth has jumped from more than 1% to 3% and back down to 1.5%.
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February 21, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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“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 www.latimes.com/california/s...
Now that you can return home after the fires, how do you clean up safely?
A pulmonary doctor is warning survivors to wait, if they can, to visit their fire-damaged homes. If they do go into a burn zone, they should take precautions.
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January 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
“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 www.latimes.com/california/s...
Part of the reason wildfire smoke from the Los Angeles-area fires is particularly concerning is because — in addition to PM2.5 — the smoke from this disaster can include harmful components that were part of houses, items inside the home, buildings & cars that burned. www.latimes.com/california/s...
What threats lurk in the smoke and ash of L.A.-area fires? New health warnings
Officials are warning of windblown ash and other pollutants from Los Angeles-area fires and say air quality readers won't pick up on the ash pollutants.
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January 15, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Part of the reason wildfire smoke from the Los Angeles-area fires is particularly concerning is because — in addition to PM2.5 — the smoke from this disaster can include harmful components that were part of houses, items inside the home, buildings & cars that burned. www.latimes.com/california/s...
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I had a lot of people asking me so I wrote an explainer: Here's how you can help the incarcerated firefighter battling the blazes in Southern California this week:
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How you can help the incarcerated firefighters battling L.A. wildfires
The Los Angeles-based Anti-Recidivism Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to ending mass incarceration, started a fundraiser on Friday to support the fire crews of California’s prisons.
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January 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I had a lot of people asking me so I wrote an explainer: Here's how you can help the incarcerated firefighter battling the blazes in Southern California this week:
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My latest report from Altadena is three stories about families returning home after they fled from the Eaton fire.
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Destruction, surprise, heartbreak greet Altadena residents returning after evacuation
Some Altadena residents returned to find their homes standing, while others are left reeling from the immense loss.
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January 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
My latest report from Altadena is three stories about families returning home after they fled from the Eaton fire.
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State to probe why Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline, empty when firestorm exploded
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State to probe why Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline, empty when firestorm exploded
A reservoir in the Palisades that holds 117 million gallons of water was offline this month for previously scheduled maintenance.
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January 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
State to probe why Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline, empty when firestorm exploded
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Great guide from @karenmg.bsky.social on how to avoid misinformation and hoaxes while seeking news about the L.A. wildfires.
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Debunking social media fire myths: No, the Hollywood sign didn't burn
Experts say social media plays a role in spreading misinformation during natural disasters; share tips on how to identify it.
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January 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Great guide from @karenmg.bsky.social on how to avoid misinformation and hoaxes while seeking news about the L.A. wildfires.
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In a grim update this afternoon, officials report that at least five people have died in the wildfires. More than 1,100 buildings have burned in one of the most destructive firestorms to hit the region in memory.
5 dead, more than 1,100 structures destroyed as firestorm besieges L.A. County
More than 1,100 buildings have burned and at least five people are dead in wildfires burning across L.A. County, making this one of the most destructive firestorms to hit the region in memory.
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January 8, 2025 at 11:38 PM
In a grim update this afternoon, officials report that at least five people have died in the wildfires. More than 1,100 buildings have burned in one of the most destructive firestorms to hit the region in memory.
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Altadena Aldi’s has gone up in flames
January 8, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Altadena Aldi’s has gone up in flames