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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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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.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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Here’s everything you need to know about coyotes in Los Angeles County.
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Nature is great. Except when it's biting you.
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The location in East Hollywood is the fourth official crosswalk to replace Crosswalk Collective LA's "unauthorized" efforts. Other DIY crosswalks have been removed by city officials.
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Step one: Pull out that phone and snag photos of the pothole and car damage.
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If you’ve ever seen a street name that has multiple versions like drive, place and road, this one’s for you. It makes little sense now, but there’s an old reason for it.
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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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.' -
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.
