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As L.A. County unveils the most ambitious ‘free money’ program to date, studies show they help participants regain control of their lives.
The pandemic exposed the huge economic and social impact of not having reliable internet access. Now advocates are seeking to finally close the digital divide.
L.A. County’s labor federation, spurred by the pandemic, will launch a massive mutual aid initiative to address hunger, housing insecurity and other community needs.
The state senator says ‘we’re starting to break through’ on expanding the safety net for all Californians.
Gaps in environmental regulations may leave communities at risk of exposure to the toxic industrial compound.
Republicans’ witness in Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination linked to group that fueled the insurrection.
Fossil fuel companies are pushing for investment in emission-reducing technologies critics say are unproven or even harmful.
Exploring income inequality in the land of milk and money.
As billionaires blast off into space, Americans increasingly support federal and state wealth taxes.
The author says we should keep our eyes on the dark money donors animating the far right.
Will the city finally hold banks responsible for failing to serve the community?
Counting those who don’t want to be seen, in order to keep them alive.
Critics maintain that short legislative sessions hinder lawmakers’ ability to address significant policy issues.
Despite campaign promises, Biden hasn’t slowed down Trump’s ‘main engine of deportation.’
The long-time activist talks about the El Sereno community’s struggle for autonomy in the midst of a global pandemic.
Two years on, with mandates lifting, what’s changed about COVID — and what hasn’t.
Over the past four years, fossil fuel companies paid almost $77.5 million to lobby lawmakers in Sacramento.
Three bills may fall victim to a new push for more oil drilling.
Hoping to land federal infrastructure funds, New Mexico is partnering with other Western states on the proposal.
Disneyland revolts, immigrant NIMBYs, the best xiu mai and more of what makes OC the place where stereotypes go to die.