Facts and Figures

Featured

Teen pregnancy declines in California; bucks national trend

March 16, 2010

California has seen a sharp decline in the number of teen pregnancies in the state

Majority of AIDS infections in Los Angeles, San Francisco counties

Under state law, cases of HIV/AIDS must be reported to the state health department. Which 10 counties have the largest number of AIDS cases?

Los Angeles has most HIV infections among California counties

Money and Politics

California State Assembly: By the numbers

What were members of the California State Assembly doing before they were elected? Find out with our infographic

Congressional delegation spent close to $50 million in 2009

Camp Pendleton, transit projects set to recieve millions in stimulus money

Attorney General Brown raises millions for campaign, but keeps spending low

Higher Ed

UCLA students more likely to graduate compared to other UCs

At which UC are students most likely to graduate? Find out with our infographic

The rising cost of education: A history of UC fees

USC edges Stanford as priciest university for undergrads

The most expensive public universities in the state are all within the UC system

K-12

Rural Plumas County has most experienced teachers

On average, California teachers have 13 years of experience. Find out which five counties lead the state in teacher experience.

Environment

California cities fare poorly in water study

Riverside water tower flickr photo by Monica's Dad

According to a study by the Environmental Working Group, among metropolitan areas, Riverside and Riverside County have some of the worst water in the country. See which other cities rounded out the list.

Wildfires destroy thousands of buildings

Public Safety

Who are California's juvenile inmates?

Many of the juvenile inmates at California prisons are male and booked in Los Angeles County, according to a recent report by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

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