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We break down every type of flood notice from the National Weather Service and what you need to do at each step.
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Pushing out contaminants allows a fresh supply of water to come in.
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L.A. County Department of Public Health convened experts for a webinar that aimed to answer questions that residents have struggled to find answers for.
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And are you safe if you live farther away? There’s no magic answer to these questions, but we break down what we know.
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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.
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 look at key moments in the history of the 10, including an early highway path that influenced the safety of freeways today. -
The speedy reopening has brought relief — and also some unease. But officials and experts say the bridge is sound to drive on. -
How did we end up with the Los Angeles borders we have today? We dive into history to see how resources, control and ingenuity led us to this design of L.A. -
Now if they could fix the traffic, that’d be great. -
Maybe there’s a better (less greasy) world than lathering your skin in mosquito repellent. -
The airport’s new budget parking lot promises spots for $15 to $20 per day. -
Chalk it up to taxes and summer-blend oil (watch out, PSL). -
We explore rent control through key moments that shaped California and parts of Los Angeles County. -
Anaheim residents spent years documenting corruption before the FBI and private investigators stepped in to help. -
For nearly a hundred years, studios have coalesced to preserve their bottom lines from workers who demanded more. -
It’s believed part of the L.A. Pride Parade was planned in his Westlake home. -
With the growing summer heat, people on the picket line could use snacks, water and more.
