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Moss Landing restaurant owner fights for her livelihood a year after battery fire

This narrative story follows Kim Solano, who like others in the small coastal town of Moss Landing, California, is picking up the pieces after a fire broke out at a battery energy storage system nearby.

New Mexico In Depth

Capacity issues may limit New Mexico’s universal child care program

This accountability story uses data to show how demand for care exceeds the supply of child care centers, especially for infants and families living out in smaller towns, as New Mexico launches universal child care.

Photo by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels

Houston Landing

Democrats Tapped Into Money But Not Enthusiasm With Harris County Voters This Election Cycle

This data story explores how Democrats came closer to matching donations raised by Republicans in Harris County in the 2024 elections, but failed to translate that fundraising success into turnout.

Data Reporting

Infant care slots in New Mexico are limited ahead of universal child care

Anti-Muslim discrimination in the workplace surges across the U.S.

Heavy metals found in Moss Landing, California after battery plant fire

San Francisco sees decrease in reports on blocked bicycle lanes across city

10% of US death row executions since death penalty reinstated were volunteers

Video Reporting

Locals stand up after Moss Landing battery plant fire

After a battery storage plant in the small coastal town of Moss Landing, California caught fire in January 2025, the community rallied together to support their own. This vertical video series highlights three locals and their unique journeys to deal with the aftermath of the fire.

Artist Andrew Jackson from Castroville, just next to Moss Landing, channeled his emotions after the fire into his art.

Activist Brian Roeder cofounded Never Again Moss Landing to fight for accountability and safety after the fire.

Photographer Matt McFaul traversed Elkhorn Slough, where 700 species in Moss Landing live, to rescue wildlife left behind.

Video Packages that aired on TV Newscasts

To celebrate Pride 2020, Sana discusses Global Pride celebrations that took place online and how people around the world celebrated from home after in-person events were cancelled due to COVID-19.

Houston is no stranger to flooding, from enduring hurricane season to being situated next to the Gulf Coast. Sana talks to experts to share tips that can help homeowners recover their homes after annual floods.

Video Profiles

Ever wanted to climb a mountain without leaving the city? Rock climbing is the urban dweller’s dream solution, and it certainly is more accessible. Young rock climber, Hyejo Ahn, shares her passion for the challenging yet rewarding sport and how it gives her life extra meaning.

Not everyone considers pole dancing a sport or an art form, but it requires strength, flexibility and endurance. Clara, a New Yorker and NYU student, discusses how she beats stereotypes associated the activity and stays fit regularly pole dancing.

Combating Consumerism: A 360-Degree Look Inside Second-Hand Shopping and Selling

Fast fashion is everywhere—offering trendy, low-cost clothing at the expense of our planet, and even our personal creativity. But is there a way to challenge the consumerism that fast fashion perpetuates?

In this 360-degree project, immerse yourself in the world of second-hand shopping and selling. Hear from resellers, thrift store employees, and climate-conscious fashion enthusiasts as they share their insights on sustainability, creative self-expression, and the impact of shopping second-hand.