Nitrogen pollution from agricultural fertilizer contaminates the water for over 14,000 people in the Salinas Valley.
Reporting Strategies
In a state known for innovation, maternal deaths still fall hardest on Black, Indigenous and low-income families.
Deep research, human-centered reporting and "maniacal" organization helped a reporter tell a pivotal story about thwarted change in the child welfare system.
Investigating the impact of the Trump administration's cuts to school districts and farmers helped this reporter tell a bigger story of food insecurity, food literacy and nutrition.
A Bay Area reporter set out to cover the health needs of undocumented Indian immigrants, but instead discovered a undercovered story about first-generation Sikh communities.
Rural Virginia hospitals and clinics face Medicaid cuts that threaten care access. Patients, providers, and free clinics are bracing as funding losses ripple statewide.
A photographer reflects on documenting homelessness in Sacramento, navigating trust and community collaboration to highlight Black residents’ housing struggles.
Data analysis is a powerful reporting tool. But as one reporter learns, it’s insufficient unless it’s grounded in the reality of the community you’re reporting on.
Two journalists were recently joined by a domestic violence survivor and advocate to share tips for reporting on domestic violence in ways that respect a survivor’s wellbeing and safety.
A science reporter for the Los Angeles Times shares her strategies for drawing readers’ attention back to the truth, as waves of misinformation emanate from the highest levels of government.