The partial government shutdown continues into its fourth week, and the impact is falling hardest on the most vulnerable members of our community. The fear, dismay, and effects will grow even more punishing if our government and the organizations that depend on its financial…

One in five Californians live in poverty. The average poverty rate in California stands at close to…

I must admit, sometimes I don’t pay attention, and that can have its perks. The advantages include not being distracted by the prevalence of misleading noise on social media and news outlets. On the other…