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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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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.
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 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. -
From grocery help and financial aid to a free meal and comedy show, here’s a running list of places to check. -
Hydration stations are one option. But not everyone is on board. -
There are tons of Pride events around L.A. County in June. Here’s our running list of local Prides each weekend and practical tips to help you enjoy them. -
Under pressure from conservatives, the team had backed away from honoring the LA LGBTQ+ group. The Sisters say they've accepted the apology and see a silver lining in the controversy. -
There’s a new way you can get involved to help diversify the bench.
