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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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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?
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CalFire and the L.A. County Fire Department share steps for disposing these combustible items.
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The exhibit came about because of the wildfires, but its meaning is about much more than flames.
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Under “Operation Camouflage,” the army brought in Hollywood pros.
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From Hawthorne to Bel Air, we explore Brian Wilson’s roots in L.A. County.
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Under the California Values Act, local agencies in California are prohibited from helping with federal immigration enforcement.
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We look into how corporate interests and land control influenced how the city formed.
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Muralist David Botello is now working to get his artwork restored.
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 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. -
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.
