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Is it urban or rural? Straight or winding? By the beach or in the desert? Inquiring minds want to know.

Rule #1: Stay inside.

Surprisingly, there might be some positives to having everyone quarantined and our country on high alert.

"Voters who waited patiently for hours deserve our praise for their commitment to democracy. Voters deserve better," said Secretary of State Alex Padilla.

At the bottom rung of the Southern California rental market, some tenants live in insect- and mold-infested units, struggling to get their most basic maintenance needs met.

New research shows the effect police language and media narratives have on how we perceive who's to blame when a driver kills a pedestrian.

Congee. Bobar. Chok. Juk. Bubur ayam. One of the most comforting comfort foods, it goes by many names and has many preparations.

One of our colleagues asked if she should take avocados from her neighbor's tree. We decided to ask all of Los Angeles for the answer. 

There's even a "Memory Lab" for digitizing your old family photos.

District officials are hoping to lure some West Hollywood parents to keep their kids in LAUSD after elementary school.

Allegations of artistic theft. A social media backlash. Let's take a trip down the rainbow rabbit hole.

It took place in November 2019. Pretty soon, Blade Runner will take place in the past.

Why was the water at Clifford Elementary coming out a little bit yellow?

Mamey, tejate, tlayudas, chilacayote and so many delicious foods you'll find in a Oaxacan market.

For many years, natural gas was considered to be a safe, dependable energy source. Then came the country's largest uncontrolled leak. It happened in LA's own backyard and forced everyone from industry pros to local residents to rethink gas consumption.

"I've made the last-minute decision to move from Los Angeles more than once while sitting on the 405."

Goodbye, neighborhood polling places. Hello, high-tech voting machines. Check it all out Saturday and Sunday during L.A. County's "Mock Election."

An actual Waterworld is impossible, but this show's stunts only SEEM impossible.

Five women and one man say restaurateur Gareth Kantner sexually harassed them -- and others.

Won't you feel smart when you burn calories and walk past all those cars waiting in line?

A shelter controversy in Koreatown was a political wake-up call to Korean Americans and sparked a grassroots movement to help the homeless.

Can't afford to sail to a tropical island? You can drink away your cares in a place pretending to be one.

St. Elmo Village in L.A.'s Mid-City just celebrated 50 years of art and activism. Will it survive another half-century?

Turns out a case of the Mondays isn't always a bad thing when it comes to your commute.

The projects will replace car lanes with dedicated bus lanes to clear the way for faster public transit. But does that mean more Angelenos will take the bus?

Sometimes beach water is full of poop. Or, more specifically, fecal-related bacteria primarily found in the intestines of mammals.

The reality is that unless you're lucky enough to already own property or be among L.A.'s highest earners, your dream of home ownership is probably out of reach.

You've probably noticed more e-scooters taking up sidewalk space and zipping around neighborhoods. Prepare for even more.

What's all the fuss, anyway? Charter schools, explained.

We solved the mystery.

The kittens!

Here's why -- and where to find it.

Nearly half of the elevators in the city are past due for a yearly inspection. But statistically, elevators are exceptionally safe.

A group of L.A.-based journalists and data scientists have calculated which freeway is actually, really, truly, for real, no joke the slooowwwwwwest.

L.A. takes late-night dining seriously. These 400+ restaurants are proof.

The report includes 67 specific recommendations for local policymakers. Will they listen?

The 2020 Census is coming to Los Angeles! (And the rest of the country.) This guide will help demystify the process and explain why it's such a big deal for us.

That sense of being stalked by the ads is seemingly universal. But much less understood is the dance troupe's origins in a controversial spiritual movement.

"My battery is low and it's getting dark" is now the subject of memes, YouTube videos and T-shirts.

Entertainment mogul Irving Azoff and his wife, Shelli, bought the 72-year-old West L.A. burger shack.

What started as a band of neighbors who wanted to get to know their homeless neighbors on a first name basis has grown into one of the strongest advocates for the homeless in its corner of the city.

Displaced by racism and civic development, L.A.'s Chinatown rose like a phoenix from the ashes of the city's first such enclave.

My family of four pledged to ditch single-use plastic for a month. Behold this diary of anguish, joy and plasticized stickers.

And they're asking the public for input.

Fried chicken. Waffles. Collard greens. Oxtail. Parmesan grits. Catfish. Okra. Cornbread. Chitterlings.

8 great rides that take place on roads that are entirely car-free or have light traffic -- and they work for folks of all fitness levels.

"I've seen things you humans wouldn't believe. Sunsets on fire on the shoulder of the Griffith Observatory. I've watched transplant's eyes glitter with the promise of Hollywood. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in the rain. Time to buy!"

Keanakay Scott cried when she read a man's suggestion that homeless people like her and her 6-year-old daughter be put on a "reservation." Then she decided to speak up.

Here are the new speed limits (and an explanation of this confounding situation).

On December 10, 1958, a blast in Box Canyon killed 10 people and decimated a religious sect. Why did two acolytes want to kill their guru?

P-64 was nicknamed "The Culvert Cat" by biologists for his exceptional skill of crossing the region's freeways.

Homelessness affects virtually all demographic groups.

Cycling in SoCal is hazardous. The state's so-called Three Foot Law was supposed to make bicyclists safer from at one danger: passing cars. So why are some big Southern California police agencies almost never issuing tickets?

Fill your bowl (and your soul) with the rich, noodley goodness of this delicious Vietnamese soup.

It only takes two words to make them golden and edible.

The sub-adult male was the newest cougar being tracked as part of NPS biologists' study of mountain lions in the region.

The massive tree gets filled out with branches from other trees that are placed in holes all over the trunk.

From theme parks, zoos and gardens to boat parades, Candy Cane Lanes and shopping malls, here's where to get lit.

"I need the money, I need to keep working. To be honest, I don't know what to do," said one day laborer.

They were put up in the dark of night, calling out everyone from Harvey Weinstein to Quentin Tarantino.

The site is riddled with radioactive waste and toxic compounds. Where does it all go during a fire?

"It is a major mobilization to move a giraffe," a Santa Barbara Zoo official told LAist. In the case of a fast-moving fire, "you couldn't mobilize fast enough or safely enough to move the animals. If they didn't kill the animal trying to load it, it would be amazing."

Some helpful suggestions on how to protect yourself from ash and particles from the fire. 

The Woolsey Fire has killed two people, forced tens of thousands of people from their homes and left a wide swath of destruction in Southern California. Here's what that looks like.

From making a donation to volunteering, here's what you can do.

Rule #1: Stay inside.

Ian David Long was a decorated veteran who served a tour in Afghanistan. On Wednesday night, Long walked into the Borderline Bar and Grill armed with a handgun shortly after 11:20 p.m. and started shooting.

Twelve people were killed when a man opened fire at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks late Wednesday night.

Hint: follow the money.

Pinoy restaurant roots run deep here and a new generation of Filipino chefs is familiarizing diners with flavors from their motherland.

The biggest fire yet is burning right now. The Mendocino Complex fire has surpassed last year's Thomas Fire, adding to a list of massive fires in California in the last 20 years.

Protect your pets, your belongings, your house, your community, yourself.

The U.S. might be out of the World Cup this year, but that doesn't mean people aren't watching. Here are some of the best places to keep up with the games this year.

From Hollywood to Montecito Heights to Culver City.

To paraphrase Raymond Carver, dogs are a small, good thing.

Because there is no greater joy than an entire aisle of paints...

Visit these cemeteries to embrace your goth side and learn about L.A.'s past.

Familiarize yourself with L.A.'s Jewish deli scene, just in time for Rosh Hashanah.

Go out with a bang.

These vintage shops are ideal for digging out diamonds in the semi-rough.

Are you ready for a sonic journey of healing?

Contrary to what the rest of the country may believe, L.A. knows how to make a good bagel.

When you're not looking for a special occasion, just something comfortable and consistent.

When you're not looking for a special occasion, just something comfortable and consistent.

L.A.'s milkshakes bring all the boys to the...you know what, never mind, we already regret this pun.

From a classroom that only seats 60 people, to a church that hosts silent film screenings, here are some under-the-radar places to catch a movie.

From a classroom that only seats 60 people, to a church that hosts silent film screenings, here are some under-the-radar places to catch a movie.

Sometimes L.A. is best appreciated when solo.

In addition to favorites like pickled herring and blinis, you can also find lesser-known items like tvorog and kvass in L.A.

From airplanes to cryptozoology, L.A.'s got a bar for every topic under the sun.

Summer is just a few weeks away, which means it's time to dine al fresco.

Plus, all the dos and don'ts you need to know for choosing a place.

The burger brands have been battling it out since Five Guys first expanded into In-N-Out's turf in 2010.

From the newcomers to the long-time collectors, L.A.'s comic book stores are open to everyone.

Also, there are plenty of good cheesemongers in L.A. to help guide your way.

From museums to places where you can stuff your face, here are some spots that will keep your high going.

In the mood for persimmons with red crisp grapes and watercress? Or quinoa tabbouleh?

Where hard-boiled Angelenos find hard-boiled eggs 24-hours a day.

From ice cream shops to dumpling joints, not all of L.A.'s best eateries were born here.

From the work of Wanda Coleman to Dana Gioia, ten of the best poems about the City of Angels.