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Under the California Values Act, local agencies in California are prohibited from helping with federal immigration enforcement.
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We look into how corporate interests and land control influenced how the city formed.
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Muralist David Botello is now working to get his artwork restored.
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Loquats are one of the many ripe fruits that Angelenos may find now around the Palisades and Eaton fire areas.
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International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, has grown to have an immigrant and workers' rights focus in Los Angeles.
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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.
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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.
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When their neighborhood was threatened by the proposed El Toyon Freeway, community members got together to stop construction.
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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.
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A new study found that simple raking can help more native plants grow.
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After the storms, we’re getting a better idea of how the January wildfires affected the coastline.
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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.'
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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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. -
With more wind on the way, ash cleanup likely won’t be a one-time thing. -
“We have a lot of abnormal incidents that are layered over our normal everyday operations, which makes it seem even worse,” an LAFD spokesperson said. -
While green is the new blue, red is so last season. We break down the somewhat confusing switch about health inspections and what the grades mean. -
A new USC study shows participants had significantly more PFAS chemicals in their blood based on certain neighborhood factors. -
At least four lookalike contests are happening this weekend. Here's why you should meet me at the Peso Pluma edition at Echo Park Lake. -
We look at what undervoting means and how it can affect elections. -
The sunlight sparks reactions in the air that are harmful to our heart and respiratory systems, but extreme heat accelerates it.
