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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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Most streetlights in L.A. are installed without public involvement. But certain streetlights trigger a voting process for nearby property owners. -
Typically, most taxes would be due on April 18. But when a federal disaster is declared, residents in those counties can get a longer window. -
There was a time when there were toilets a-plenty in our streets. Trouble was — you had to pay to use them. -
Yep, we miss the sunshine, but the seemingly never-ending rain doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. -
A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills. -
Here’s everything you need to know about coyotes in Los Angeles County. -
Nature is great. Except when it's biting you. -
The location in East Hollywood is the fourth official crosswalk to replace Crosswalk Collective LA's "unauthorized" efforts. Other DIY crosswalks have been removed by city officials. -
Step one: Pull out that phone and snag photos of the pothole and car damage. -
If you’ve ever seen a street name that has multiple versions like drive, place and road, this one’s for you. It makes little sense now, but there’s an old reason for it. -
Yes, it’s that bad now but there are things you can do to prepare. -
If you find yourself with some free time (ahem, maybe a canceled flight), keep yourself fed with these budget-friendly and locally-inspired restaurants.
