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Navigating Economic Struggles

This chapter addresses the rising cost of living in America, focusing on soaring energy and food prices that disproportionately affect lower-income families. It highlights the increasing demand on food banks and the challenges they face in meeting the needs of a growing number of households seeking assistance. Additionally, the chapter examines demographic shifts in California, discussing the implications of population decline and changing characteristics of the 'California dream' amid economic uncertainty.

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