The population of children in L.A. County has declined
Riverside County sees increase
LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The number of children aged 5 to 9 dropped by 21 percent in Los Angeles County over the past decade, making the county a major contributor to a statewide decline in the population of young children, according to a USC analysis of census data released today.
"We are ground zero of the 'missing children' of California,'' according to study co-author Dowell Myers, a USC professor of urban planning and demography.
According to the university's analysis, the lack of families with young children appears to be a result of tough economic conditions, including high housing costs and unemployment.
Statewide, there was an 8.1 percent decrease in the number children aged 5 to 9 over the past 10 years—a reduction of 220,041 kids, according to the report.
The decline could mean fewer future workers to replace retiring Baby Boomers, according to the study's authors.
The university's analysis also found:
• The number of single-father households in California jumped 17 percent between 2000 and 2010.
• The number of households composed of married couples and children dropped by 14 percent over the past decade in Los Angeles County. Orange County saw a 7.8 percent drop and San Diego lost 3.1 percent of such households.
Riverside County saw a major increase in homes with married couples and children, up by 22.6 percent.
LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Los Angeles County held steady at 12.6 percent between August and September, the state Economic Development Department reported today.
The 12.6 percent unemployment rate was above the 12.2 percent rate in September 2009, according to the EDD.
In Orange County, where seasonally adjusted numbers were not available, the unemployment rate was 9.6 percent, the same rate as August.
Foundation for Second Chances (FFSC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2004 to make sure that children are being provided with the basic necessities, such as a quality education, the opportunity to flourish in a safe and nurturing environment, an opportunity to build self-confidence and self-esteem, and the ability to achieve.
LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Southern California’s economy appears to making a mid-year comeback, but unemployment is likely to remain relatively high through next year, according to a report released today by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.
“Southern California is in the midst of a real growth period led by industries such as high tech, international trade, tourism and entertainment,” according to chief LAEDC economist Nancy Sidhu.
According to a new visualization pre-map published last weekend by the California Redistricting Commission, (CRC), South Los Angeles and Malibu have enough in common that they should be lumped together into one voting district.
That bombshell was released last weekend on the web site www.wedrawthelines.ca.gov, and has the African American community reeling and fuming.
SACRAMENTO, Calif.,—On Monday, eight California State Senators voted against a measure that provides green business opportunities, improves fire safety for the state, and curbs global exposure to illness-causing chemicals.
