The U.S. currently incarcerates more people per capita than any other nation in the world. Police forces and school systems are beginning to use diversion tactics to redirect young people away from criminal records.
L.A. County's Center for Financial Empowerment is working in low- to moderate-income communities to help close the income gap by supporting economically vulnerable residents.
Desert Hot Springs was officially incorporated as a city in 1963 and draws tourists to its numerous hot springs and is known as a wellness destination.
A closer look at the I-710 Corridor reveals how historical, environmental, and socioeconomic factors interact to explain why the region is a environmental justice hot spot.
Located in the Coachella Valley to the east of Palm Springs, Cathedral City is a thriving cultural center and home to a growing number of festivals including Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival and Taste of Jalisco.
The California Department of Finance projects that the L.A. County will grow by half a million people in the next decade — an accurate count of all current residents will be especially important to obtain the federal resources needed to keep up with population.