In 2019, a Stanford-based climate researcher identified two East Bay communities, Orinda and Moraga, as having similar fire risk to Pacific Palisades. Since then, more than a third of home insurance policies in the area have been dropped by providers.
The Justice Department has announced a lawsuit against Walgreens, alleging that the company knowingly filed millions of illegal opioid prescriptions since 2012, which highlights significant issues in the opioid crisis and accountability among pharmacies.
Over 1100 inmates have been conscripted to help battle the ongoing fires in LA, earning as little as $29.80 per day, raising questions about labor practices and the ethics of using incarcerated individuals for firefighting efforts.
After a lengthy two-year negotiation process, a union representing Alcatraz ferry workers has finally reached a tentative agreement that would raise their wages to the local industry standard, showcasing the impact of collective bargaining.
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