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An old woman stands in front of a table in a home.
Business, Economics and Jobs
‘A classic tale of human greed’: California caregivers earn as little as $2 an hour
A woman sits at her desk with papers in front of her.
Business, Economics and Jobs
These caregivers work in conditions ‘akin to modern-day slavery.’ In California, wage theft is ‘rampant.’
Syrian refugees look at the camera as they stand in front of their homes at Azraq refugee camp
Limits on refugee resettlement lead to agency closures in Los Angeles
California fire firefighter with flames
Climate Change
Megafires are becoming increasingly common in California and climate change is a leading factor
Firefighters knock down flames as they advance on homes atop Shepherd Mesa Road in Carpinteria, California, Dec. 10, 2017.
Environment
Raging California wildfire becomes the state’s third largest blaze in recorded history
Harvey Weinstein
Culture
How Harvey Weinstein used nondisclosure agreements to silence his accusers
boredom
Health
In praise of boredom: Researchers dish on the brain benefits of idle time
Garment
Economics
California’s undocumented workers help the economy grow – but may pay the cost
Joe Corona, 23 years old and Mexican-American, is one of the star players for the Xolos, a professional soccer team based in Tijuana, Mexico. The team is actively recruiting top soccer players from the US, and now other Mexican soccer clubs are following
Sports
To get on the US national men’s soccer team, you may need to cross the border into Mexico
Global Scan
A Russian octogenarian out-battles a bear
Conflict & Justice
Volunteers keep watch, ease isolation of immigrant detainees
Live in-Studio: Haim
Conflict & Justice
Iraqi family tries to adjust to new life in U.S.
Global Politics
California moves forward with bill to end state role in federal immigration program
Environment
California biomedical research facility harnesses power of ocean creature
Conflict & Justice
One Iraqi Family Adjusts to a New Life in the US
Conflict & Justice
Immigrants Fight to Curb Controversial S-Comm Program
Arts, Culture & Media
How Kickstarter May Help a Korean American Rapper Explore His Adoption
Global Politics
Chinese students find integrating into our society more challenging than classes
Global Politics
Mexican teachers trying to learn English to help students returning from U.S. to Mexico
Environment
California scientists look close to home to change understanding of risk assessment
Arts, Culture & Media
Professor explains his creation of Dothraki language for HBO’s Game of Thrones TV series
Arts, Culture & Media
New documentary looks at development of skateboarding culture in East Germany
Environment
Los Angeles neighborhoods stand up for new pollution regulations
Environment
Scientists turning to Pakistani insect predator to try and save California citrus industry
Environment
FAA poised to enable police departments to use UAVs domestically
Business, Economics and Jobs
Iraqi immigrants struggling to make lives in the United States
Business, Economics and Jobs
African American media struggling to survive
Business, Economics and Jobs
The muddled debate over immigration and jobs
Business, Economics and Jobs
The Housing Crisis
Global Politics
‘To the Point’: The promise of change
Arts, Culture & Media
Latino Comic Book Artists Explore Roots, Culture
Conflict & Justice
Ahmadi Muslims: Facing Persecution Abroad, But Finding a Home in the US
Arts, Culture & Media
Chinese Students Flock to the US — And Efforts to Help Them Adapt are Ramping Up
Does ‘One Person, One Vote’ Mean ‘One Voter, One Vote’?
The World in Words
What Beatboxing Tells Us About Language Acquisition
Limpets and Cancer Vaccines
Arts, Culture & Media
Live in-Studio: Dwight Yoakam
Big Buffett Solar Buy
Arts, Culture & Media
Mexican Teachers Adapt to Their American-Raised Students
Remixing the Holidays with George Takei
Global Politics
Making Memories with a Microchip
Arts, Culture & Media
Documentary ‘This Ain’t California’ Looks at East Germany’s Skateboard Culture
Conflict & Justice
Four Sentenced to Death Over Iran Bank Fraud
Arts, Culture & Media
Karen Thompson Walker: The Age of Miracles
Making Memories with a Microchip
Global Politics
Saving Memories on a Microchip
Environment
Aimee Bender’s Origin Lessons
Global Politics
An L.A. Sheriff Looks Back on 9/11
Environment
Images of Famine in the Media
Business, Economics and Jobs
Dragon Fruit Makes its Culinary Journey to US Farms and Kitchens
Conflict & Justice
Israel’s public image problem
California Breathing
Healthy Forests Fire Up
The Case to Limit Enviro Regulations
Western Water
Environment
‘Origin Lessons’
Arts, Culture & Media
Disco Revolution
Arts, Culture & Media
Design for the Real World: Zoot Suit
Conflict & Justice
Takeouts: California’s earthquake, Justice Stevens prepares to retire