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Two people in fatigues stand on the beach where a red sign warns: Beach Closed For Swimming. Contaminated Water.

Climate & Environment

Beaches closed after 15,000 gallon of sewage spilled into Ballona Creek

One mile north and one mile south of Ballona Creek, including Playa Del Rey Beach and the southern part of Venice Beach, have been closed.

A traditional Chinese garden pavilion sits on a lily pond with lotus flowers along the bank. Tall pines, bamboos, and plum blossoms fill the space with lush green as a few sun beams shine on them.

Explore LA

See the Huntington Botanical Gardens in a new light

Twilights Garden Strolls are open to the general public for the first time

A group of middle school students pose for a photo while sitting and standing underneath a canopy that reads "ELA Certified Farmer's Market." The group are wearing a green shirt, with a table runner with the same design of flowers growing from a brain in a yellow circle and text underneath that reads "Mindful Gardeners."

News

How East L.A. middle school students use gardening to spread mental health awareness

Based out of Griffith STEAM Magnet Middle School, the Mindful Gardeners are youth volunteers that strive to address mental health stigmas in the neighborhood.

A man can be seen lifting up the pantleg of a homeless man

Housing & Homelessness

A California medical group treats only unhoused patients — and makes money doing it

These doctors, nurses, and social workers are fanning out on the streets of Los Angeles to provide health care and social services to homeless people

Deep green marijuana leaves fill the frame

Climate & Environment

Illegal marijuana grow ops dot California state parks. This program repairs that damage

Some 400 illegal grow ops have been documented in or near state parks by a program that aims to repair the ecosystem from damages caused by illicit cultivation.

A whale's tail against a cloudy sky and grey-blue ocean.

Climate & Environment

Rescuers free an entangled humpback whale off Dana Point after a weeklong effort

After a weeklong effort, rescuers freed a humpback whale on Friday that was entangled in rope off the coast of Southern California.

The best way to see Inglewood is on foot. Here's how

Explore LA

LAist City Treks: Inglewood is having a moment. Here's how to explore it on foot

Inglewood is experiencing a resurgence with the construction of sports stadiums — and a focus on its heritage. This walking tour takes it all in.

A group of seven people wearing hiking gear and protective clothing hike near Golden Canyon trail in Death Valley as the sun goes down. A stop sign is pictured nearby that says "Extreme Heat Danger."

Climate & Environment

If you must go, here’s what to know before visiting Death Valley during extreme heat

The park is expected to experience heat above 125 degrees this weekend — the second time in a month. Earlier this month, a motorcyclist died in the extreme heat.