Public officials come under fire for budgets that prioritize law enforcement and shortchange community health and safety.
Mental Health
This story is produced as part of a larger project led by Matthew Brannon, a participant in the 2020 California Fellowship.
Kids need help, frank talk, experts say.
Research shows home visiting programs can help prevent child abuse and neglect, improve school readiness, increase the physical and mental wellbeing of moms and kids.
Amid pandemic, young kids with special needs missing out on services
For Survivors of Violen
John Adena's death in custody is one of 25 reported by the Shasta County Jail since 2006 — a number that one former California jail manager and expert witness described as “way too many, obviously.”
Domestic violence, the leading cause of homelessness among women and children, is increasing during the pandemic.
The report comes six weeks before the reform school will attempt to win back its licenses and reopen
Finding a fixer to connect with reluctant sources was the first step.
An audio-first docuseries exploring what it means to be a Black person having a baby in the United States today.
With soaring unemployment, millions falling behind in rent and mile-long food bank lines, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a food and housing crisis of epic proportions.