Many pier fishermen in Southern California still eat DDT-contaminated fish, while government efforts struggle to address the region's lingering toxic legacy.
Environment & Climate
A small town in the California foothills faces chronic water system failures, leaks, and contamination, with aging infrastructure, limited funds, and uncertain future threatening its community and fire safety.
Also this week: Unequal access in telehealth access is unequal, and Oregon expands Medicaid.
Asthma has plagued Imperial County for decades, yet access to specialists continues to be scant. Uncontrolled asthma in the valley lands local youth in emergency rooms, more than anywhere else in the state.
Can the government stimulate healing among majority-Black neighborhoods that were intentionally torn in half by mid-20th century highway construction? A reporter seeks answers.
A reporter reflects on what ongoing rate hikes by a major California utility mean for residents in the state’s hottest regions.
Pedro and Elizabeth Betancourt conserve energy but still face high bills. A new CPUC rate structure aims to make costs more equitable, benefiting high-energy users in extreme temperatures by adding a fixed charge.
California faces record-high heat and soaring energy costs. Aid programs like LIHEAP, CARE, FERA, and AMP help, but many eligible residents are unaware or underutilizing these resources.