Deborah Harris is the founder of Autism Screams, a nonprofit that advocates for autism. But this work is not a job so much as it is a personal mission. As the mother of a 32-year-old son with autism,...

South Los Angeles resident Nadia Battle is fed up with the lack of access to fresh produce and grocery stores in her neighborhood.  “There are eight fast-food chains within a mile of each other but...

Good healthcare can be tough to find in California. The cheaper the insurance, the less likely the patient will get the resources, medical supplies and prescription drugs they need to live their best life. Proponents...

South Los Angeles residents are calling for a pause on the development of a sought-after park until city planners address their concerns of its concrete design and lack of green space. The corner of...

Tony Lozano grew up in South Central Los Angeles, where he said gangs, violence and gunshots were common.  It seemed few local businesses promoted a healthy lifestyle. That’s a big reason why...

Multiple Los Angeles County libraries hosted free Naloxone clinics to fight the opioid epidemic on Wednesdays. County libraries in El Monte, East LA, Willowbrook, Lennox, Lancaster, Norwalk, and West Hollywood...

Crime. Drugs. Post-pandemic anxiety. Greater awareness of mental health issues. Whatever the reason, a higher percentage of Alhambra residents reported their mental health is “not good” in recent...

Maria Ruiz feels that South Los Angeles has been “a forgotten city for so long,” in so many ways. One way is the dearth of pharmacies.  The South Central resident treks more than a mile from...

Why did the Alhambra student cross the street? Because there was a police officer to help substitute for the missing crossing guard. The city of Alhambra is short five crossing guards. Thankfully,...

Wonder why Proposition 29 -- which would beef up requirements at kidney dialysis clinics -- looks so familiar? That’s because similar measures were on the ballot twice before and both times, rejected....

Supporters of a statewide ballot measure to widen access to and affordability of reproductive healthcare say it is a basic human right while opponents offer preventative measures for abortion. Proposition...

Melon twist. Cherry crush. Very vanilla. Bubble gum. These sound like candy flavors but they’re actually the kinds of tobacco products that critics say are marketed to kids. “As a kid, if you...