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For California kids with disabilities, playgrounds reinforce exclusion. We can change that

Californians must demand designs that welcome all children. A playground designed for everyone isn’t just nice to have — it’s essential.

By Tilly Griffiths • 3 月 3, 2025

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When I lived in a California homeless shelter, my hope turned into despair

An unhoused man who lives in Orange explains why he and many other Californians who lack a permanent home are so reluctant to stay in shelters.

By Patrick Hogan • 2 月 25, 2025

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Oil and gas companies should be held financially responsible for California climate disasters

Fossil fuel companies got California into this crisis, and now it's time lawmakers hold them accountable by passing crucial legislation this year.

By Nico Gardner • 2 月 24, 2025

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Elders and caregivers in California deserve better than funding hurdles and shuttered programs

Programs helping Californians care for dementia or Alzheimer’s patients already struggle. Recent proposals to cut Medicaid money makes this bad situation worse.

By Courtney E. Martin • 2 月 19, 2025

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Investing in Black communities will have ripple effects throughout California

In the UC Davis Black History Month Student Essay Contest, a graduate student argues that investing in education and economic programs that aid Black communities can help dismantle inequality more broadly.

By Ya Yang • 2 月 18, 2025

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Equalizing opportunity: California group forms union to help Black carpenters, apprentices

Historically, Black carpenters faced discrimination by predominantly white unions. Now in California the unions are mostly Latino, but Blacks face similar obstacles.

By Abdur-Rahim Hameed • 2 月 14, 2025

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California food banks face growing hunger crisis with federal, state funding at risk

The helpers need help. As federal funding for anti-hunger programs face major cuts, California faces its own $56 million chop in money it sends to food banks.

By Gabby Davidson and Lisa De La Cruz • 2 月 13, 2025

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California faces its biggest call to action yet as climate-powered disasters worsen

After 2025 began with the deadly Los Angeles fires and a new presidential administration hostile to many environmental policies, this is California’s big call to act on climate.

By Mary Creasman and Mike Young • 2 月 5, 2025

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The most meaningful reform LA County can make post-fires is to its sprawling government

Los Angeles County has 88 sub-county governments and more than 140 unincorporated areas. This maze of jurisdictional responsibility makes dealing with pressing regional challenges so much harder.

By Nils Gilman • 2 月 4, 2025

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AI is already harming our children. Are California lawmakers going to do something?

Artificial intelligence tools known as companion chatbots have been rushed to market and used by children, leading to widespread reports of harm. After the catastrophe with social media, are lawmakers going to stand by again as another generation gets hurt?

By Robert Fellmeth • 1 月 30, 2025