Smoke from wildfires, coupled with blowing dust, may cause concentrations of fine particulates to reach the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" level or higher through at least Monday in portions of Los Angeles County, the AQMD said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Malibu Residents Advised Against Outdoor Activities. See which of those costumed cuties got the most votes. Those With Health...

DENVER, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp's <XOM.N> 150,000 barrel per day (bpd) Los Angeles market refinery in Torrance, California, filed notice on Friday evening with Los Angeles air pollution regulators on plans to use the plant's safe

It includes a 30-year lease, a possible grant that would allow installation of temporary boat slips, and more property for resort and lodging purposes. The Game, Fish and Parks Commission rejected two earlier bids last month. State Parks Director Doug Hofer says the revised marina proposal is intended to encourage more interest in the project. The state wants to replace current leases with Spring Creek Resort and Lighthouse Pointe for an improved Lake Oahe marina that can be used even in...

Some say that can be turned around by exposing students to the beauty that nature has to offer. The students conducted experiments, trapped animals, and analyzed the area's unique topography. The students will now spend the next several weeks analyzing their data. Spread Eagle, November 2 Students Learn Importance Of Ecology Many say one of the biggest obstacles facing our country is a lack of ecological awareness by children. That's why 45 Florence and Crystal Falls High-Schoolers visited...

Email.Print. Text size + By Stephen Smith Globe Staff / November 5, 2007 West Nile virus made its US debut eight years ago in the heart of the East Coast, coming ashore in New York City and forging a chain of transmission among mosquitoes, birds, and people from Florida to New England. Email.Print. Text size + By Stephen Smith Globe Staff / November 5, 2007 West Nile virus made its US debut eight years ago in the heart of the East Coast, coming ashore in New York City and forging a chain...

The season will end when 15 female lions have been killed or a total of 35 lions have been killed, whichever comes first. PIERRE - Hunters have killed seven mountain lions since the season on the big cats began last Thursday. The season will end when 15 female lions have been killed or a total of 35 lions have been killed, whichever comes first. Mountain lion season rushing along as 7 cats now killed. All of the cougars killed so far have been females. Send us your community news, events,...