8,000 Chevy Volt owners are being asked to get their cars back to the dealers because an issue with the battery could cause the vehicle to catch fire. General Motors became aware of the issue following crash tests run by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. more ›

Occupy L.A.'s tent city invasion of the once lush City Hall lawn is under much scrutiny for its devastating effects on the grass. L.A. officials claim that lawn repair could cost the city up to $400,000. The current brownish shade of the greenish two acres is evidence of maintenance neglect. more ›

It's a double-shot of espresso kind of morning for commuters in Torrance this morning, after a 3-foot-deep sinkhole on Hawthorne Boulevard south of Sepulveda Boulevard is causing traffic delays and detours, according to the Daily Breeze. "Traffic is slow, and motorists should expect delays throughout the day as crews work to fix the street. Southern California Edison crews are on the scene, along with emergency personnel." more ›

Budget cuts for California's 278 State Parks has led to $1.3-billion in backlogged maintenance and repair projects, according to the Sacramento Bee. The underfunding and consequential reduction of staff and services has led to an increase in crime reported in the state parks. “California’s state parks have been starved of funding, which is demonstrated by their deplorable conditions and rising crime rate,” said Elizabeth Goldstein, California State Parks Foundation president. more ›

Fixing the sidewalks of Los Angeles is a $1.2 Billion problem for the City, and this week the Council will consider repealing a 1974 ordinance that says the City must be responsible for the repairs, LA Now is reporting. Said Councilman Bernard C. Parks, chairman of the council's budget and finance committee: "We have no ability to perform these repairs. The money ran out in the mid-1970s, yet the city has continued to hold itself responsible." Should the ordinance be repealed, it will be up to the property owners to have the sidewalks repaired, at their expense. more ›

Weekend winds brought rocks and debris down the mountainsides up on Angeles Crest, which meant that this morning motorists eager to resume their commute on portions of the Highway that have been closed since late-August have to wait until the danger has passed, according to LA Now. more ›

Los Angeles has thousands of miles of failed sidewalks. Buckled, cracked, missing chunks or completey destroyed, the problem leaves the city paying out $2 to $4 million in trip and fall lawsuits each year. The city's budget only provides for fixing less than one hundred miles a year leaving residents on a wait list for 83 years to have their sidewalk fixed. more ›

We first took notice of Timothy Dahl and his blog, Charles and Hudson, last month when he published his excellent home DIY City Guide to Los Angeles. Upon further exploration, his blog revealed a wealth of useful information for those looking to upgrade their home on their own. From snaking your own sewer line to buying a backyard fire pit and an electrical outlet orientation, there's a lot to learn from him. So we ask a few of our own questions about Los Angeles and more... more ›

Not a surprise, right? Not only do we have some of the worst freeway intersections, but we have the the highest percentage of urban pavement in poor condition according to a report released Tuesday by TRIP, a national transportation research group. more ›