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If you’re down to trade in your LAX stress for a little exploration, we’ve got you covered.
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Plan, plan, plan. If you’re new to TSA PreCheck or want to try out LAX Fast Lane, we have the lowdown on cutting through those security lines.
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New faces are in and longstanding members are gone. We help you understand who's who and what's next.
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We break down every type of flood notice from the National Weather Service and what you need to do at each step.
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Not all emergency agencies use the same language. Here’s your rundown on how evacuation orders work
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We’ve compiled dozens of tips to help get you through the rising temperatures in Southern California — from heat illness signs to finding a place to cool down.
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L.A. parking rules are confusing (and enraging). This guide will help.
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You may have noticed you're being bitten here there and everywhere this year. Enjoy being dinner for the pesky bugs.
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We all know LAX is a necessary evil, but can that ever change? Here’s your guide to the airport’s hacks, history and future.
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Here’s everything you need to know about all things related to homelessness in the region.
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California’s wildfires have gotten increasingly destructive and deadly. That's been underscored with destructive fires kicking off 2025.
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Disturbed by unrelenting heat waves, massive wildfires, disappearing beaches, and worsening droughts? Here’s what you need to know.
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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Under the California Values Act, local agencies in California are prohibited from helping with federal immigration enforcement. -
We look into how corporate interests and land control influenced how the city formed. -
Muralist David Botello is now working to get his artwork restored. -
Loquats are one of the many ripe fruits that Angelenos may find now around the Palisades and Eaton fire areas. -
International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, has grown to have an immigrant and workers' rights focus in Los Angeles. -
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.'
