Alejandra Reyes-velarde

California rule would lead to 50% sales of electric motorcycles to help clean up smog. Bikers say the models aren’t ready for long-distance rides.

About 1 in 5 CA schools has no air conditioning. Underfunded schools struggle to keep cool as aging systems break down and heat intensifies.

Se estima que 1 de cada 5 escuelas no tiene aire acondicionado y otro 10% necesita reparaciones. Las escuelas no tienen fondos suficientes

Inland areas with big population booms will experience the most high heat days. The combination puts more people at risk — and cities are unprepared.

A hazardous haze, made up of small, inhalable particles, casts a pall over the desert. This year has been severe, triggering asthma attacks.

Following CalMatters reporting, California takes steps toward allowing undocumented immigrants to access cell phone subsidies.

Black trainees in an LA partnership program are being shunted to sanitation work despite dozens of other open positions.

The state Legislative Analyst’s Office reports the state’s $16-an-hour minimum wage isn’t enough to address poverty and inequality.

Just as a CA program to place thousands of youth in apprenticeships starts, a state budget deficit may delay its funding.

The new organization promises to advocate for better fast food work conditions, schedules and pay. Some say it will cause prices to rise.