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A wide view of the baseball field from behind the fence, which is yellow on top. In background you can see a building and blue bleachers.

Lomita looks to double its parkland with US Navy deal

The city is in the process of taking over about 6 acres of land where the local little league plays.

Elysian Park welcomes its first monarch butterfly habitat with over 200 milkweed plants

A volunteer is kneeling to plant a milkweed plant. They wear a bucket style hat adorned with monarch butterflies.

At stadium rally, Dodgers set sights on a third World Series consecutive win

Shohei Ohtani, a Japanese man with a medium light skin tone, speaks into a microphone. He's wearing a backwards baseball cap. In the background is his teammates, while the Word Series trophy is in the foreground.

Why this biologist is leading night walks to hunt for bats along the LA River

A man holds a bat bathed in the glow of a flashlight. It is pitch black night behind them.

The rock band of classical music is performing at a cozy LA spot near you

A group of seven individuals posed indoors in an elegant, richly decorated room.
The group are musicians, as several are holding instruments: a cello, a flute, a violin, and another string instrument

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Rate of death by suicide among construction workers is high. Here’s why

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Before the Queen Mary docked in Long Beach, the legendary ocean liner ruled the Atlantic

The British passenger ship was popular with luxury travelers for decades, but it was also a distinguished wartime vessel.
Why a new grassroots radio station is coming to eastern San Fernando Valley

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Hike and do yoga this weekend — under the full moon

Nonprofit group We Explore Earth is holding an event Sunday in Elysian Park.
No tickets to see Oasis at the Rose Bowl? Why you should definitely maybe check out these SoCal tribute bands

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Immigration sweeps are making construction labor shortage worse. Could Gen Z help fill the gap?

The construction industry already is approaching teens to show them construction jobs are not jobs of last resort.
Parents' favorite places to take babies and toddlers around LA

Tried-and-true spots families love for play, exploration, and burning energy.
4 Eastside hiking spots to find peace and green space — because we need it right now

From El Sereno to Lincoln Heights, these four spots offer fresh air, quiet trails, and a break from the noise.
A breakfast club in Griffith Park has been LA's best-kept secret for 100 years

The club began as a way for the city’s rich and famous to share a meal and have fun.
This good boy comforted first responders at the January fires. Now he's up for an award

Steven Zonis and his therapy dog, Rudy, have worked in classrooms, hospitals, and disaster areas like the Palisades and Eaton fire zones to provide comfort and company.

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