Black, Latino and low income residents have disproportionately high exposure to oil and gas wells, new research shows.
While it ponders ambitious new laws to improve mental health, California could strengthen what’s already on the books.
The long COVID crisis exposes a disability claims system in disarray.
Author Alissa Quart says the myth of American individualism is a poor excuse for inequality.
Paid sick leave for COVID dwindles, impacting the most vulnerable employees.
We hate to break your bubble, but here’s the sweet, sticky truth about a popular Asian drink.
Gov. Newsom reneged on pledge to wind down fossil fuel refineries.
A state bill aims to extend foster care housing support for those who need it most.
United Nations panel shows climate change is outrunning emissions goals. Our only option is to adapt.
Up against a heavily Democratic Legislature, fossil fuel firms funnel cash to politicos they’ve previously ignored to win precious votes.
U.S. companies spend an estimated $433 million per year on union avoidance consultants, new report finds.
Millions in the Golden State are failing to keep on the right side of the growing wealth divide.
Record-shattering budget from oil and gas fuels a spending spree on everything except regulating oil and gas.
Changes at the New Mexico Environment Department could increase future prosecutions.
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten says GOP has an “intentional strategy” to sow distrust of public schools.
World Series-winning baseball manager Joe Maddon talks about the need for more Black players, how big data has undermined baseball and why rebellion can lead to an authentic life.
Starbucks founder’s testimony before U.S. Senate committee will be an accountability moment for coffee chain on alleged union busting.
At Roosevelt High School in Los Angeles, an ambitious art project aims to get students thinking critically about food.
The district’s massive cash reserve could cover the demands of striking workers. There is a way, but is there the will?
Before obtaining the required permits, Diversified Energy began installing cryptocurrency mining infrastructure on one of its thousands of well pads.