Measles cases are at their highest numbers in decades amid declining vaccinations, persistent disparities and vaccine misinformation, leaving millions of children vulnerable.
Children in low-income Black communities face higher lead exposure risks from aging schools and homes, which can lead to worse health and learning outcomes.
“Families are often excluded from how these funds are going to be used,” said one family member. “We’re not included in conversations.”
Many pier fishermen in Southern California still eat DDT-contaminated fish, while government efforts struggle to address the region's lingering toxic legacy.
The conversations were emotional and difficult to hear. But parents wanted to share stories about who their children were and the unimaginable loss they experienced, writes reporter Tabitha Mueller.
"So much of what ails my children that I care for, so much of what makes people sick at a population level, the root cause is poverty," says Dr. Mona Hanna, the pediatrician who helped expose the Flint water crisis.mo
A reporter's look at food insecurity in Oakland reveals deep health impacts, community-led solutions and cuts to key programs.
A reporter grapples with the challenge of getting accurate details and stories from sources in the face of unexpected reporting twists and turns.
It was vital for my reporting to engage with the community on a deeper level to understand the systemic issues that prevent families from breaking the cycle of poverty.
A reporter discovers the power of hanging out and listening deeply in California's Imperial Valley, where a struggling rural health system has made it hard to get needed care.
