One Out Of Every Three Families In The Inland Empire Is Living In Poverty

California is one of three states tied for the nation's highest poverty rate, according to new Census data.  More from KVCR's Ken Vincent.

A recent study by the various United Way chapters in California says 33 percent of Californians struggle to meet theri basic living costs - and that number is even higher in the Inland Empire. KVCR's Benjamin Purper reports.

California has one of the highest percentages of seniors living in poverty in the United States, outranked only by Washngton, D.C.  Escalating rent and healthcare costs are forcing many of California's elderly onto a path of downward mobility.  As part of our statewide collaboration covering the California Dream, KPBS's Amita Sharma has this story.

A new report shows nearly two-thirds of California children ar born to low-income families, and the state gets dismal grades on access to child care.  KVCR's Benjamin Purper has more.