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L.A. city librarian Everett Perry’s progressive ideas about books in the early 1900s can still be felt in your library experience today.
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We look into its pioneering beginnings and why Angelenos were so fond of it.
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It all came down to one precious asset.
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Farmers once banded together to save the area, which had more cows than people.
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A shortage of air traffic controllers creates lengthy delays — but how does it affect safety?
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The program is for customers in communities that may not be able to afford turf removal or water-saving upgrades.
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Millions of customers will get the California Climate Credit — if they get service through certain utility providers.
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The building opened in 1925 with a lot of fanfare, but it’s faced a lot of ups and downs since.
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Valley fever mostly infects people who spend time outdoors in dusty areas. For Riverside County, that’s primarily been construction workers.
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The British passenger ship was popular with luxury travelers for decades, but it was also a distinguished wartime vessel.
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Commercial supersonic flight was all the rage in the 1960s, but officials had to get creative to avoid sound problems.
Los Angeles is a sprawling region. The problems and solutions facing our communities are complex.
L.A. Explained makes sense of everyday issues so that you can stay informed. We untangle convoluted systems, unpack how we got here, and show how you can make an impact on L.A.
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Here's an explanation of what the documents are, how to use them to find what you’re interested in and more. -
Route 90 covers only a few miles today, but 1950s freeway planners meant for it to connect inland Orange County to Pacific Coast Highway in Marina del Rey. -
When their neighborhood was threatened by the proposed El Toyon Freeway, community members got together to stop construction. -
Whittier Boulevard is an iconic thoroughfare across L.A. County. But the state route hasn't been under the city of Whittier's control. Here's why. -
A new study found that simple raking can help more native plants grow. -
After the storms, we’re getting a better idea of how the January wildfires affected the coastline. -
How To LAThe tennis star made a surprise appearance during the Super Bowl halftime show. Some say her dance move wasn't just part of a knock on the rapper Drake, but an expression of 'radical joy.' -
We break down every type of flood notice from the National Weather Service and what you need to do at each step. -
Pushing out contaminants allows a fresh supply of water to come in. -
L.A. County Department of Public Health convened experts for a webinar that aimed to answer questions that residents have struggled to find answers for. -
And are you safe if you live farther away? There’s no magic answer to these questions, but we break down what we know. -
From installment deferral to home value transfer, we have some answers to property’s owners pressing tax questions.
