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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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. -
The parcel carriers are adding certain L.A. County ZIP codes to a surcharge list. Prices will go up for deliveries to those areas. -
The planned elevated bike route from Pasadena to downtown L.A. was lauded as a novel idea in 1900. -
Certifying elections is an important part of our civic process that ensures things are complete and accurate. -
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. -
This is how the infamous SigAlert originated as a Cold-war era defense messaging system. -
An election ratings guide for LA's judges can’t shake bias allegations. How do you decide your vote?Multiple judicial candidates shared that the L.A. County Bar Association rating’s process left them with different fairness concerns.
