The American West
The Black Cowgirl of Agua Dulce
She made rodeo history three decades ago. Now, from her California ranch, DeBoraha Townson is passing down a legacy of land, horses and resilience — even as she competes with two torn shoulders.
Nadra Nittle
Nadra Nittle is an award-winning journalist based in Los Angeles and founder of The Fault Line, leading human-centered reporting on California issues. Her work has appeared in Vox, The Guardian, The Atlantic, NBC News and the History Channel.
minimum wage
They Earn Double the Federal Minimum Wage. In California, That's Still a Choice Between Rent or Food.
Essential workers say rising costs for housing, groceries and transportation have already swallowed the gains from California's new $16.90 minimum wage.
salario mínimo
Ganan el Doble del Salario Mínimo Federal. En California, Eso Sigue Siendo una Elección entre Pagar el Alquiler o Comer.
Los trabajadores esenciales afirman que el aumento de los costos de la vivienda, los alimentos y el transporte ya han absorbido las ganancias del nuevo salario mínimo de 16.90 dólares en California.
science
A Theoretical Physicist from L.A.’s Eastside on ‘The Edge of Space-Time’
In her new book, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein explores the cosmos, climate change and who gets to go to the moon — with doses of “Alice in Wonderland” and Dodgers baseball, too.
immigration
She Got a Green Card. She's Still Terrified.
After crossing the border as a traumatized child and waiting years for legal status, a California teacher finally became a permanent resident. Yet in today’s immigration climate, safety continues to feel out of reach.
immigration
Obtuvo la Tarjeta de Residencia. Todavía Sigue Aterrorizada.
Después de cruzar la frontera siendo una niña traumatizada y esperar por años un estatus legal, una maestra de California finalmente se convirtió en residente permanente. Sin embargo, en el clima migratorio actual, la seguridad sigue sintiéndose fuera de su alcance.
climate change
The Drought Generation: They've Never Known a California Without Crisis
Climate change isn't a future threat for the state’s youngest residents — shaped by 25 years of fire and dryness. It's the weather of their lives.
history
They Met Martin Luther King Jr. Californians Remember His Visits.
They expected an icon. They found a master organizer — and pool shark — who listened more than he lectured during his repeated trips to the state.