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The 100-year-old route helped Black travelers to escape the Jim Crow South — but with sometimes deadly consequences.
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Want to play catch on the sidewalk or in a park? You’d technically risk jail time under this over 80-year-old law.
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The motel was up for historic status before it was destroyed.
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The legendary music venue is moving to Sunset Boulevard. It leaves behind an incredible 25-year history.
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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.
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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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. -
Do you know the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion? What about heat syncope and cramps? We break it down. -
Your next trip to the pump could cost a bit less, but it’s unclear how long the lower prices will stick around.
