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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.
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A group of miners dug up parts of downtown in search of mythical millions in gold doubloons and tablets.
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Yes, there were once airports in Fairfax, Glendale and Griffith Park.
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Barnes City was created 100 years ago. And then it disappeared, one of L.A.'s shortest-lived municipalities. What happened to it?
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CalFire and the L.A. County Fire Department share steps for disposing these combustible items.
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The exhibit came about because of the wildfires, but its meaning is about much more than flames.
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Under “Operation Camouflage,” the army brought in Hollywood pros.
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From Hawthorne to Bel Air, we explore Brian Wilson’s roots in L.A. County.
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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SoCal is baking. Here's how to know the (crucial) difference between heat exhaustion and heat strokeBoth are unpleasant, but one can be fatal. 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. -
The zanja system of pipes and trenches was first built in 1781, and remnants can still be seen in the city today. -
If used right, air purifiers can help keep you healthy -
The answer boils down to car dominance and tight wallets. -
The Black-owned shop has been at its current location since 1977. It was part of a string of Black businesses that sprang up when much of L.A. was still segregated. -
We have an up-close look at the new work that’s been done by artist Judy Baca at LACMA. -
It all started with a horticulturally curious mail carrier in La Habra Heights. -
We explore the origins of how the ear-cringing accent really evolved in the San Fernando Valley. -
The county is also expected to announce more soon. -
Fireworks leave harmful debris that can affect the climate, wildlife and human health. But now there’s also paperwork to contend with. -
Plus, why L.A. actually has four city halls.
