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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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We look at key moments in the history of the 10, including an early highway path that influenced the safety of freeways today.
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The speedy reopening has brought relief — and also some unease. But officials and experts say the bridge is sound to drive on.
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How did we end up with the Los Angeles borders we have today? We dive into history to see how resources, control and ingenuity led us to this design of L.A.
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Now if they could fix the traffic, that’d be great.
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Maybe there’s a better (less greasy) world than lathering your skin in mosquito repellent.
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The airport’s new budget parking lot promises spots for $15 to $20 per day.
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Chalk it up to taxes and summer-blend oil (watch out, PSL).
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We explore rent control through key moments that shaped California and parts of Los Angeles County.
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Anaheim residents spent years documenting corruption before the FBI and private investigators stepped in to help.
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For nearly a hundred years, studios have coalesced to preserve their bottom lines from workers who demanded more.
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.
