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From installment deferral to home value transfer, we have some answers to property’s owners pressing tax questions.
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With more wind on the way, ash cleanup likely won’t be a one-time thing.
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“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.
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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.
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A new USC study shows participants had significantly more PFAS chemicals in their blood based on certain neighborhood factors.
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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.
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We look at what undervoting means and how it can affect elections.
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The sunlight sparks reactions in the air that are harmful to our heart and respiratory systems, but extreme heat accelerates it.
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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.
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Your next trip to the pump could cost a bit less, but it’s unclear how long the lower prices will stick around.
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 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. -
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. -
We dig into your trash … and what to do with it. -
Social media is awash with Angelenos complaining about sky high bills. What’s going on? -
Los Angeles World Airports will use the funds to resolve issues that have significantly delayed the much-anticipated airport train. -
Coyotes are in the middle of raising their babies, which should last until September. -
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. -
We cover what the documents are, how to use them to find what you’re interested in and more. -
The highly anticipated airport service likely won’t open until October 2025.
