The CDC plans to knock on the doors of randomly selected homes in the Tijuana River Valley later this month to ask them about how the sewage crisis has affected their wellbeing.
The L.A. Times equity reporting initiative, funded by the James Irvine Foundation, explores the challenges facing low-income workers and the efforts being made to address California’s economic divide.
The CDC plans to knock on the doors of randomly selected homes in the Tijuana River Valley later this month to ask them about how the sewage crisis has affected their wellbeing.
The Superior Court ruling raises broader questions about the rigor of San Bernardino County’s process for approving industrial warehouse projects, which have become a mainstay of the county’s economy.
Sept. 25, 2024
A novel program launched last month at seven Central Valley community colleges aims to ensure that farmworkers don’t get displaced as California’s powerhouse agricultural industry transitions to a more mechanized future.
Sept. 21, 2024
A bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk aims to add teeth to the state’s outdoor heat safety standards by making it easier for farmworkers to make a workers’ compensation claim against an employer for heat illness.
Sept. 12, 2024
The Congressional Black Caucus has issued new guidelines for corporations to use in adopting their diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Sept. 9, 2024
A bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk would set standards for industrial warehouse development near homes and schools. Opponents say those standards are weak and won’t lessen health risks for residents living in the shadow of e-commerce.
Sept. 9, 2024
Compliance with California’s indoor heat standards varies by industry and workplace. Some workers continue to swelter. Many weren’t aware of the new rules.
Aug. 29, 2024
Some Disney parkgoers and former Disability Access Service pass users say they feel betrayed by the company since changes to the system have taken effect.
Aug. 27, 2024
His version of masculinity involves standing up for others. Someone should alert Harrison Butker the world has changed for the better, thanks to leaders like Walz.
Aug. 16, 2024