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A death in the owner’s family has caused a problem with the contract. But the prospect of the street without La Carreta is causing public concern, prompting the L.A. City Council to intervene.
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We dig into your trash … and what to do with it.
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Social media is awash with Angelenos complaining about sky high bills. What’s going on?
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Los Angeles World Airports will use the funds to resolve issues that have significantly delayed the much-anticipated airport train.
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Coyotes are in the middle of raising their babies, which should last until September.
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We talk to historian Elsa Devienne about how beaches developed and her new book Sand Rush: The Revival of the Beach in Twentieth-Century Los Angeles.
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We cover what the documents are, how to use them to find what you’re interested in and more.
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The highly anticipated airport service likely won’t open until October 2025.
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The parcel carriers are adding certain L.A. County ZIP codes to a surcharge list. Prices will go up for deliveries to those areas.
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The planned elevated bike route from Pasadena to downtown L.A. was lauded as a novel idea in 1900.
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Certifying elections is an important part of our civic process that ensures things are complete and accurate.
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Despite the cease and desist letter they’ve received from the city, Alex and Daisy De La Rosa say they’ll continue to make the DIY repairs.
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.
