SNAP recipients in California, particularly single moms, were preparing for the worst amid the federal shutdown. But then a court ruling came to their rescue.
The L.A. Times equity reporting initiative, funded by the James Irvine Foundation, explores the challenges facing low-income workers and the efforts being made to address California’s economic divide.
SNAP recipients in California, particularly single moms, were preparing for the worst amid the federal shutdown. But then a court ruling came to their rescue.
Lawyers released surveillance video that they say disputes claims that the truck driver hit and injured federal immigration agents.
Western Fresno County, home to poor migrant communities, is a test case as California expedites clean energy projects.
Wonderful says the nursery in Wasco, Calif., was losing money. Some question whether the company is laying off hundreds of workers to send a message to others.
Agricultural workers are toiling in the state’s worst heat wave this year, amid questions about the state’s commitment to ensure their safety.
Attorneys and their clients are racing to submit opposition to the legal actions. In one case, the government sought to recalendar proceedings against a man who was dead.
Glass House Brands announced it had cut ties with two farm labor contractors, would partner with the Teamsters and take steps to ensure its labor practices complied with federal law.
With the end of Temporary Protected Status for Afghan nationals, one organization estimates that as many as 11,700 Afghans in the U.S. are now vulnerable to deportation.
Jaime Alanís Garcia, 56, was fatally injured when he climbed atop a greenhouse and fell 30 feet while fleeing immigration agents at Glass House, his family said.