Los Angeles County health officials have issued a critical public health alert following a series of fatal overdoses attributed to a potent synthetic kratom compound. The warning underscores the significant dangers posed by unregulated substances increasingly found in local retail outlets and online. Alarming Rise in Fatalities Tied to 7-OH The Los Angeles County Department…

The ambitious Brightline West project, poised to become the first true high-speed passenger rail system in the United States, is navigating significant challenges posed by escalating construction costs. The 218-mile line, intended to connect Las Vegas with Southern California, has broken ground and is making visible progress, but is grappling with the financial pressures common…