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How Jean Mueller became Palomar’s first female telescope operator - Los Angeles Times
From 1985 to 2014, Jean Mueller supported astronomers from around the world who came to Palomar to use its iconic instruments. At the same time, she learned how to operate all three of its major telescopes, discovering 15 comets, 13 asteroids and more than 100 supernovae.
As California installs more artificial turf, health and environmental concerns multiply - Los Angeles Times
Retail and marketing data suggest California is home to more synthetic turf than any other place in the world — with schools making up one of the largest sectors. Yet, Californians consistently say they want less plastic, PFAS and other contaminants in their environment. What gives?
Chagas disease: The deadly disease you've never heard of is here - Los Angeles Times
Chagas disease is deadly, pervasive and more prevalent in the U.S. than you'd think. It's not just brought here by people from nations where the disease is endemic, but by bloodsucking kissing bugs native to the U.S. And it may be sickening far more people than we know.
San Gabriel Band of Mission Indian tribe wins land back for the first time - Los Angeles Times
For the first time in centuries, a piece of ancestral territory belongs to the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians. While small, the half-acre lot serves as a space for the tribe to hold ceremonies and government business without needing anyone's permission.