Los Angeles • Investigative Journalism
Nearly a decade after independent watchdogs warned that Los Angeles jails were failing people in custody — and years after one family went days without knowing their loved one had died — California has enacted a new law requiring authorities to no…
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Officials emphasized that many roles do not require a college degree, and some programs are open to participants as young as 16. State leaders also pointed to early signs that the program is helping participants transition into the workforce.
By Stephen Oduntan
While California has taken steps in recent years to study and propose reparations through a state task force, the issue has not emerged as a central focus in the governor’s race.
By Stephen Oduntan
“Most Black people don’t have time for a parade,” she said. “If you want to find us, you’ll find us in the movement.”
By Stephen Oduntan
The model works because it is built for people who fall outside traditional systems, said Jillian Olmsted of The INN Between. Many residents are too medically fragile for shelters but do not meet criteria for inpatient care, or face barriers accessing it.
By Stephen Oduntan
On Skid Row, where thousands of unhoused people live in close proximity, delays in housing, inconsistent access to care, and limited resources leave many people exposed to harm.
By Stephen Oduntan
Los Angeles County supervisors rejected a community appeal and allowed a controversial Windsor Hills condominium project to move forward, despite residents raising concerns about safety, infrastructure and environmental risks.
By Stephen Oduntan
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stephenoduntan@ymail.com →Los Angeles County supervisors rejected a community appeal and allowed a controversial Windsor Hills condominium project to move forward, despite residents raising concerns about safety, infrastructure and environmental risks.
By Stephen Oduntan