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The motel was up for historic status before it was destroyed.
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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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From swanky 1920s movie screening room to Jesus Saves — the evolution of the Broadway building and a look to what could be next. -
We look at how the Great Depression and a long housing crisis shaped the programs we have today. -
As remnants of the past, this group of high-rise bridges links us to an abandoned future of what Los Angeles could have been. -
While SoCalGas isn’t expecting huge increases like last winter, it’s trying to help customers avoid any surprises. -
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.
