This story was produced as part of a larger project led by Rich Lord, a participant in the USC Center for Health Journalism's 2018 Data Fellowship.
Housing and Homeslessness
Thousands of San Joaquin County residents are slipping through the health care safety net.
Day after day, we listened to families’ stories. And we hoped to God that we told them in a way that made others care.
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Little has been done to boost the number of affordable rental units since Harvey struck.
When I walked into Room 104 at a Motel 6 along a busy Sacramento road, I entered a deeper understanding of a complicated and growing crisis.