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

UCLA bat biologist Joey Curti hopes his nighttime bat walks will educate people about the diversity of species flapping just above our heads.

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

The musician-led Salastina brings chamber music to L.A. and Orange counties.

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

How the tiny city of San Fernando in the Valley avoided being swallowed up by LA

It all came down to one precious asset.

A black and white archival view from above looking down onto a main road with vehicles and rows of buildings. There are small sections of open land as well.

Angelenos are celebrating Día de los Muertos. Here’s who they’re honoring today

LAist heard from Angelenos about their loved ones who have passed. Here’s what they shared of their favorite memories.

A close up of items on the ofrenda during the day. There are multiple candles with skulls, breads and drinks like coca cola and cans of michelob ultra. On the upper shelf are family photos of people in frames as marigolds flow down.

The world throws away too many clothes. California designers are trying to do something about it

Sustainable fashion experts gather in L.A. this weekend to discuss over-production and how better to use existing clothes.

A Black man walks through massive piles of discarded clothes.

Coming to a porch near you: Live performances from your neighbors

Porchfest LA turns porches into performance spaces in East Hollywood, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Mar Vista and Culver City this weekend.

Two light skinned people, one with pink and blue hair, both dressed in pink jumpsuits, stand in front of two microphones on a makeshift stage.

The teen-curated art exhibition inspired by Britney Spears

In a biennial all about adolescence, an exhibition featuring many Y2K pieces was curated entirely by teenagers.

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Scattered individuals look at black walls filled with different artwork. The title "Piece of Me" is displayed on the left wall. There is a black and white portrait of Britney Spears across a pink background among various other artworks.

LA County‘s last wooden boardwalk is going bye bye

Users of the century old Long Beach wooden boardwalk give these suggestions to safely enjoy it.

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A wood walkway. Houses on the left and beach sand on the right of it.

Blue Jays even World Series with 6-2 win over Dodgers in Game 4

The Toronto Blue Jays shook off their epic 18-inning loss to even the World Series in Game 4. Ohtani redefined the concept of short rest by taking the mound just more than 17 hours after Game 3.

Blue Jays tie World Series 2-2

Shohei Ohtani took the mound for the Dodgers. Blue Jays came out on top 6-2.

After 18 innings, Dodgers prevail over Blue Jays in World Series classic

Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in Game 3 on Monday night to win a World Series classic.

Those toppled Confederate monuments? See what artists did with them in a new exhibit in LA

The exhibit, a collaboration between MOCA and The Brick, raises questions about America’s identity, and what is worth remembering.

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