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Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters

Posted inHealth

These communities are unaware they’ve lived near toxic gas for decades. Why has no action been taken?

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Five facilities near schools and houses in LA County fumigate produce shipped from overseas with methyl bromide. But the air agency doesn’t plan to monitor the air or take any immediate steps to protect people from the gas, which can damage lungs and cause neurological effects.

Posted inHealth

‘Herculean effort’: These port communities have waited decades for clean air. Why a new plan may fall short

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters March 23, 2025March 24, 2025
Posted inHealth

Toxic fumigant methyl bromide is being used at more facilities near these communities, officials reveal

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters March 22, 2025March 22, 2025
Posted inPolitics

Here we go again: California prepares to battle Trump over environmental policies

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Julie Cart, CalMatters, Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters, Alastair Bland, CalMatters and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters November 9, 2024November 8, 2024
Posted inEducation

Vomiting, cramps and lethargy: As heat rises, California kids are sweltering in schools with no air conditioning

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters October 1, 2024October 1, 2024
Posted inNews

More extreme heat + more people = danger in these California cities. ‘Will it get as hot as Death Valley?’

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters September 5, 2024
Posted inEducation

Scorching schoolyards: California groups want more trees, less asphalt at schools

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters May 21, 2024May 21, 2024
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They’re getting $1,000 a month for 3 years. How guaranteed income is changing lives in L.A. County

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters January 30, 2024January 30, 2024
Posted inNews

Though critical to the economy, California’s young workers toil in low-wage work

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters November 13, 2023November 12, 2023
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More working Californians slipped into poverty as pandemic aid expired

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters October 28, 2023October 27, 2023

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