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From grocery help and financial aid to a free meal and comedy show, here’s a running list of places to check.
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Hydration stations are one option. But not everyone is on board.
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There are tons of Pride events around L.A. County in June. Here’s our running list of local Prides each weekend and practical tips to help you enjoy them.
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Under pressure from conservatives, the team had backed away from honoring the LA LGBTQ+ group. The Sisters say they've accepted the apology and see a silver lining in the controversy.
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There’s a new way you can get involved to help diversify the bench.
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The story of West Hollywood is complex. We look at some key times through history that shaped LGBTQ+ community in the city.
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Shelters, breeders, rescues: Our guide walks you through all the dog adoption options in L.A. so that you can make a decision that feels right for you.
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A special committee is on a brief public tour to get your feedback on council size and how we draw district boundaries. And there are other ways to get your voice heard too.
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Most streetlights in L.A. are installed without public involvement. But certain streetlights trigger a voting process for nearby property owners.
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Typically, most taxes would be due on April 18. But when a federal disaster is declared, residents in those counties can get a longer window.
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There was a time when there were toilets a-plenty in our streets. Trouble was — you had to pay to use them.
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Yep, we miss the sunshine, but the seemingly never-ending rain doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom.
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.'
