MORE ON: Maywood

Spotlight: Health and Welfare

La familia conoce los resultados

November 14, 2011, 6:26 PM
En una de las ciudades más industriales de California – cerca de 2.000 fábricas producen salchichas, pesticidas, muebles del patio y otros productos muy utilizados—la familia Martín ha lidiado por años con enfermedades. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

Viviendo en la sombra de la industria: familia de Maywood se somete a examines médicos

November 8, 2011, 12:48 PM
En una de las ciudades más industriales de California – cerca de 2.000 fábricas producen salchichas, pesticidas, muebles del patio y otros productos muy utilizados—la familia Martín ha lidiado por años con enfermedades. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

Video: In industrial town, family struggles with illness

November 3, 2011, 12:11 AM
The Martin family has lived in Maywood – an industrial city southeast of Los Angeles – for 15 years. After a series of illnesses in the family, they agreed to have tests done to find out what toxics and heavy metals they carry inside. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

In industry’s shadow: After years of illnesses, family looks for answers

November 3, 2011, 12:05 AM
In one of California’s most industrial cities – near 2,000 factories churning out hot dogs, pesticides, patio furniture and other products – the Martin family has struggled for years with illness. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

Biomonitoring pinpoints chemicals absorbed by body

November 3, 2011, 12:05 AM
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Spotlight: Health and Welfare

Putting faces on the story takes months of preparation

November 3, 2011, 12:05 AM
There are 80,000 chemicals registered for use in the United States. To test a typical family living in the shadow of heavy industry, I combed through government records to identify top pollutants in southeast Los Angeles.  + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

Video: En una ciudad industrial, una familia lucha con mala salud

November 3, 2011, 12:05 AM
La familia Martín ha vivido en Maywood – una ciudad industrial al sureste de Los Ángeles – por 15 años. Tras una serie de enfermedades en la familia, decidieron someterse a pruebas médicos para saber qué sustancias tóxicas y metales pesados llevan dentro. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

React & Act: Who are the key agencies, nonprofits and government officials in Maywood?

November 3, 2011, 12:05 AM
Several government agencies, advocacy groups and nonprofits have an interest in the environmental problems in Maywood. Below you’ll find a list of key players and their contact information. Are we missing anyone? + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

Después de años de enfermedades, una familia en Maywood busca respuestas

November 3, 2011, 12:05 AM
En una de las ciudades más industriales de California – cerca de 2.000 fábricas producen salchichas, pesticidas, muebles del patio y otros productos muy utilizados—la familia Martín ha lidiado por años con enfermedades. + read more
California Watch
Data: Health and Welfare

Interactive: The Martin family’s chemical test results

November 3, 2011, 12:05 AM
The USC Annenberg Dennis A. Hunt Fund for Health Journalism and California Watch commissioned tests to measure the Martin family’s exposure levels to dangerous metals and industrial byproducts. The results were delivered to the family on Jan. 31, 2011. + read more
Daily Report: Public Safety

Federal police grants will reduce layoffs, cover bare essentials

September 29, 2011, 12:05 AM
Maywood is a small industrial city east of Los Angeles that shut down most of its local government last year, including its police department. No matter: The U.S. Justice Department is giving the city $428,788 to pay for one officer. Maywood’s grant is part of $71.9 million being awarded... + read more
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