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L.A. city librarian Everett Perry’s progressive ideas about books in the early 1900s can still be felt in your library experience today.
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Hydration stations are one option. But not everyone is on board.
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There are tons of Pride events around L.A. County in June. Here’s our running list of local Prides each weekend and practical tips to help you enjoy them.
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Under pressure from conservatives, the team had backed away from honoring the LA LGBTQ+ group. The Sisters say they've accepted the apology and see a silver lining in the controversy.
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There’s a new way you can get involved to help diversify the bench.
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The story of West Hollywood is complex. We look at some key times through history that shaped LGBTQ+ community in the city.
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Shelters, breeders, rescues: Our guide walks you through all the dog adoption options in L.A. so that you can make a decision that feels right for you.
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A special committee is on a brief public tour to get your feedback on council size and how we draw district boundaries. And there are other ways to get your voice heard too.
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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.
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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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. -
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.
