Every day, hundreds of people fish for food in LA’s highly contaminated ocean waters.
Community Safety
Cathay Manor, a senior housing project with 270 housing units in LA's Chinatown, is home to low-income elderly residents. The two elevators in the building have never functioned smoothly, leaving residents trapped and isolated and, in some cases, causing injury and great harm.
A journalist highlights the challenges in reporting on health care disparities faced by Muslim women, emphasizing cultural understanding, trust-building, ethical practices, and community engagement.
The Japanese American community is still seeking answers about 115 COVID-19 deaths at Kei-Ai LA. But community members say regulators have stonewalled them for several years.
The Inland Empire region of Southern California is experiencing record-breaking heat, which is particularly dangerous for the homeless population. The heat can exacerbate pre-existing health conditions and increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, which can lead to hospitalization or even death.
A one-bed-one-bath "hotel" room in Monterey Park is home to 12 Chinese immigrants who live in overcrowded, unsanitary and potentially deadly conditions. There are dozens of such "hotels" or "boarding houses" that help newly arrived immigrants who don't have a work permit and savings. Without this room-sharing option, they would have to sleep on the streets.
Tulelake, in northern Siskiyou County near the California-Oregon border, is among the most underserved communities in a county ranked among the poorest in the state. Public health access is among the top concerns for many.
The work of Dr. Garen Wintemute, a researcher at UC Davis Researcher, has shown that racism, apathy and narrow views are key factors.
Mixing systemic racism, low wages, unemployment and resulting poverty is a troubling recipe for long-term – in many cases generational – food insecurity. Armed with the knowledge that food insecurity can lead to poor outcomes and impact the community’s overall health and well-being, Black organizations have taken the lead in addressing the multi-layered issue.
Also this week: Advocates urge changes to tissue donation rules for gay men, and families of color struggle to get cystic fibrosis diagnoses for newborns.