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Aging Out of Home in Los Angeles

For millions of older Americans who will rely on Social Security without adequate retirement savings, the cost of living in cities like Los Angeles will be out of reach. Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Barbara Davidson chronicled some who were priced out of their homes this year for Capital & Main, the likely future for many more.

by Barbara Davidson

Tiny Homes Could Be a Big Help for California’s Unhoused

By Mark Kreidler

A new law is meant to help local governments speed up the building and placement of small, portable houses.

Surviving on $1,800 a Month in Social Security, She Died Looking for a Place to Live

By Jessica Goodheart

Joanne Erickson’s story shows the looming challenges for millions of seniors struggling with health issues, an unforgiving housing market and little or no retirement savings.

Waffle House Workers Say Owners Pocket Millions Through Wage Theft

By Victoria Bouloubasis

Servers say the chain forces them to do janitorial work, dishwashing for lower tipped wages and robs them of up to $46.8 million.

Biden Works to Trump-Proof His Climate Agenda, but Advocates Want More Action

By Marcus Baram

With time running out, the administration is scrambling to secure its legacy ahead of an incoming president who has vowed to shred it all.

2023 Rise in Los Angeles County Hate Crime Reports More Than 20 Times Larger Than Reported National Increase

By Jeremy Lindenfeld

That disparity is partly due to the county’s community-centered reporting system, LA vs Hate.

California Legislators Weigh in on Kaiser Mental Health Workers Strike

By Mark Kreidler

A letter signed by a majority of both houses calls on the health care giant to accept proposals from 2,400 striking mental health care workers.

As States Line Up to Battle Trump Over Climate, Pennsylvania Could Be on the Sidelines

By Audrey Carleton

Incoming Attorney General Dave Sunday didn't mention climate change on the campaign trail, but fossil fuel donations tell a different story.

Her Face Inspired a Movement That Continues Today

By George B. Sánchez-Tello

Gloria Arellanes became famous for her Brown Beret portrait, but she also led a free clinic. In East Los Angeles, a new generation is working to improve diets to prevent chronic illnesses.