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A shortage of air traffic controllers creates lengthy delays — but how does it affect safety?
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The program is for customers in communities that may not be able to afford turf removal or water-saving upgrades.
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Millions of customers will get the California Climate Credit — if they get service through certain utility providers.
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The building opened in 1925 with a lot of fanfare, but it’s faced a lot of ups and downs since.
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Valley fever mostly infects people who spend time outdoors in dusty areas. For Riverside County, that’s primarily been construction workers.
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The British passenger ship was popular with luxury travelers for decades, but it was also a distinguished wartime vessel.
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Commercial supersonic flight was all the rage in the 1960s, but officials had to get creative to avoid sound problems.
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A group of miners dug up parts of downtown in search of mythical millions in gold doubloons and tablets.
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Yes, there were once airports in Fairfax, Glendale and Griffith Park.
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Barnes City was created 100 years ago. And then it disappeared, one of L.A.'s shortest-lived municipalities. What happened to 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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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. -
Did flooding ruin your floors? Or mudslides damage your backyard? If you lost $10,000 or more in market value, you could qualify for a temporary tax cut. -
Area codes are a badge of identity for many around Greater L.A. As we prepare for a new one this year, we find out what people think their area codes say about them. -
If your car gets damaged by one of these asphalt craters, you could get money back for repairs.. But you’ll have to pay out of pocket first. -
We lay out the process under the charter, what’s on the agenda for next term and who you should follow to stay in the know. -
We got the numbers on the thorns in L.A. drivers’ sides: Potholes. -
We've laid out the best sightseeing spots, nearby food recommendations and a whole lotta fascinating history
