Clive Wynne

Cal Fire’s workforce endures PTSD, suicidal ideation, and endless work rotations. CalMatters has chronicled the agency’s mental health crisis.

The LA Phil’s festival, “Power to the People!,” focuses on the role that artists play in advancing social change.

One LA family morphed their weekly Black Lives Matter protests into a racial equity and wellness movement that’s drawing hundreds to a park for yoga and fellowship every week.

LA has been preparing for more traveling patients seeking abortions. Meanwhile, anti-abortion advocates plan to now focus on states like California where the procedure remains legal.

Crisis pregnancy centers may offer free pregnancy tests, diapers, and other supplies. They aren’t places where you can get abortions or even sound medical advice.

Animal rights activists claim Griffith Park Pony Rides, a 74-year-old equestrian center, mistreats its young horses.

Ageism - the negative attitudes directed toward older persons simply because of their age – can impact an older person’s health.

Cathy O’Neil talks about the increase and profiteering in public shaming. Siva Vaidhyanathan asks whether shame is an effective tool against racism and to promote social justice.

To reduce over utilization of emergency responders, fire departments are experimenting with a new, more comprehensive approach to home visits.