Due to fire activity in the Antelope Valley, air quality in parts of Los Angeles County may be affected. Health officials urge all residents living and working in areas of visible smoke or where there is an odor of smoke to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity. “Everyone should avoid any outdoor or indoor exertion or exercise in smoke-impacted areas,” said Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, Director of Public Health and Health Officer. (more…)

For Saturday: Air Quality is expected to be unhealthy for all individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley, and unhealthy for sensitive individuals in East San Gabriel Valley, West San Fernando Valley and the Pomona/Walnut Valley. Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for all individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley tomorrow, July 17, and for sensitive individuals in East San Gabriel Valley, West San Fernando Valley, and the Pomona/Walnut Valley, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD). (more…)

The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, will host a Lawn Mower Exchange on Saturday, July 17 at the College of the Canyons. Open to all Santa Clarita residents, this event allows those who register to trade in their old, but still operable gas lawn mower and purchase a cordless, rechargeable, electric lawn mower at a greatly reduced price. (more…)

The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, will host a Lawn Mower Exchange on Saturday, July 17 at the College of the Canyons. Open to all Santa Clarita residents, this event allows those who register to trade in their old, but still operable gas lawn mower and purchase a cordless, rechargeable, electric lawn mower at a greatly reduced price. (more…)

Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley today, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD). Los Angeles County Health Officer and Public Health Director, Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in the Santa Clarita Valley with heart disease, asthma or other respiratory disease to minimize outdoor activities. (more…)

The U.S. areas with the best and worst air quality, according to the latest American Lung Association “State of the Air” pollution report: (more…)

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich issued the following statement following the success of the new Dodger Stadium Express as more than 1,400 fans were transported to the Dodgers’ home opener using the new service: (more…)

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, member of the Governing Board of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), has secured a $300,000 grant from the Mobile Sources Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee to operate a no-cost Express Bus connecting Dodger Stadium to Union Station for the 2010 season.  (more…)

(From the L.A. Times) Nearly a third of older-model cars stopped for roadside smog tests in Southern California failed them, despite having received a passing grade at inspection stations within a year, a state audit has found. (more…)

(From the AP) Winds have blown clouds of ash and dust from the vast area of Southern California’s San Gabriel Mountains that burned in a summer wildfire. A brown stain marred the sky Sunday over foothill suburbs northeast of Los Angeles. (more…)

(From Science Daily) Air quality in homes, offices, and other indoor spaces is becoming a major health concern, particularly in developed countries where people often spend more than 90% of their time indoors. Surprisingly, indoor air has been reported to be as much as 12 times more polluted than outdoor air in some areas. Indoor air pollutants emanate from paints, varnishes, adhesives, furnishings, clothing, solvents, building materials, and even tap water. (more…)

Does your child or favorite senior citizen have asthma? Is your commute stressful? Are you getting enough exercise? What would you do if you knew change in the decision of City Hall could affect your breathing and the environment? Wednesday, October 14, 7:00pm Vista Hills Club House, 24060 Oakvale Drive, Valencia 91355 will be the setting for this life changing in depth discussion lead by a representative of the American Lung Association. (more…)

Does your child or favorite senior citizen have asthma? Is your commute stressful? Are you getting enough exercise? What would you do if you knew change in the decision of City Hall could affect your breathing and the environment? Wednesday, October 14, 7:00pm Vista Hills Club House, 24060 Oakvale Drive, Valencia 91355 will be the setting for this life changing in depth discussion lead by a representative of the American Lung Association. (more…)

(From Science Daily) Plumes of harmful air pollutants can be transported across oceans and continents — from Asia to the United States and from the United States to Europe — and have a negative impact on air quality far from their original sources, says a new report by the National Research Council. (more…)

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, the air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley this weekend. Los Angeles County Health Officer and Public Health Director, Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in the Santa Clarita Valley with heart disease, (more…)

With portions of the county still blanketed by toxic smoke from the wildfires burning in the Angeles National Forest, residents are urged to keep the health and wellbeing of themselves and their loved ones in mind when making plans for Labor Day weekend.

“I understand that families look forward to Labor Day for barbeques and spending time outdoors,” (more…)

Due to several fires burning in Southern California, air quality continues to be adversely affected in several parts of Los Angeles County. According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), smoke from the Station Fire near La Cañada has caused poor air quality in the San Gabriel Mountains and the West San Gabriel Valley. Areas of direct smoke impact include Altadena, La Cañada, Flintridge, La Crescenta, Tujunga, and Sunland. (more…)

The regional air quality agency has issued a smoke advisory, warning all residents who live near the massive Southern California wildfire to remain indoors and avoid strenuous activity. Officials say air quality is in the foothill communities around La Canada Flintridge is unhealthy, bordering on hazardous reports the Associated Press. Sam Atwood with the Air Quality Management District says people with heart or lung conditions, including asthma, should consider leaving the area. Smoke from the fire can be seen for miles around Los Angeles County.