By Amber Dance
Also, pandemic stimulus funds miss many vulnerable Americans, and a fresh focus on COVID-created pregnancy complications.
By Annika Hom
Mission Local spent the summer in SF's Bayview District knocking on doors, interviewing residents, entering their homes, and reviewing documents. The outlet found that in many cases, apartments on "The Hill" are making tenants sick.
By Joe Rubin
This story was produced with support from the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s California Impact Fund.
By Javier Rojas
Across the Inland Empire, many are feeling the pinch of inflation and can’t keep up with the rising costs of food.
By Javier Rojas
The $250 on Diana Hernandez’s CalFresh food benefits card doesn’t go as far as it used to. A single parent, the 26-year-old juggles working at a grocery store and driving for Instacart, all while taking care of her two children.
A combination of increased substance abuse, a lack of shelter options and a backlogged court system made it difficult for victims to get timely help.
By Javier Rojas
Like many families in the sprawling Inland Empire, the Zavalas feel the pressure record inflation this summer has put on their wallets over the past year.
Reporters Edwin Rios, Justin Murphy and Emily Bader share key takeaways from their data-driven journeys.
By Meg O'Connor
Diversion programs were touted as a way to lower the number of people with mental illness in county jails.
By Ryan White
“I have learned through the school of hard knocks from public records,” Kelly told reporters at the 2022 Data Fellowship.