Skid Row
L.A.’s Most Misunderstood Neighborhood Was No Accident
From railroad boomtown to deliberate “containment zone,” a century of civic decisions shaped Skid Row — a community now facing gentrification, a mayoral race and the 2028 Olympics.
Skid Row
From railroad boomtown to deliberate “containment zone,” a century of civic decisions shaped Skid Row — a community now facing gentrification, a mayoral race and the 2028 Olympics.
Central Valley
Bella Garcia feared she would be barred from commencement for her eagle feathers, beaded cap and ribbon skirt. Now, graduates statewide can wear their cultural adornments — no permission slips required.
The American West
She made rodeo history three decades ago. Now, from her California ranch, DeBoraha Townson is passing down a legacy of land, horses and resilience — even as she competes with two torn shoulders.
minimum wage
Essential workers say rising costs for housing, groceries and transportation have already swallowed the gains from California's new $16.90 minimum wage.
salario mínimo
Los trabajadores esenciales afirman que el aumento de los costos de la vivienda, los alimentos y el transporte ya han absorbido las ganancias del nuevo salario mínimo de 16.90 dólares en California.
science
In her new book, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein explores the cosmos, climate change and who gets to go to the moon — with doses of “Alice in Wonderland” and Dodgers baseball, too.
immigration
After crossing the border as a traumatized child and waiting years for legal status, a California teacher finally became a permanent resident. Yet in today’s immigration climate, safety continues to feel out of reach.
California, Below the Surface
Después de cruzar la frontera siendo una niña traumatizada y esperar por años un estatus legal, una maestra de California finalmente se convirtió en residente permanente. Sin embargo, en el clima migratorio actual, la seguridad sigue sintiéndose fuera de su alcance.
Climate change isn't a future threat for the state’s youngest residents — shaped by 25 years of fire and dryness. It's the weather of their lives.
They expected an icon. They found a master organizer — and pool shark — who listened more than he lectured during his repeated trips to the state.