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LA Explained
We explain what makes L.A. tick so that you can navigate our complicated city.
has scoured through tons of archives to understand how our region became the way it is today.
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.
Route 90 covers only a few miles today, but 1950s freeway planners meant for it to connect inland Orange County to Pacific Coast Highway in Marina del Rey.
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Loquats are one of the many ripe fruits that Angelenos may find now around the Palisades and Eaton fire areas. -
International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, has grown to have an immigrant and workers' rights focus in Los Angeles.
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A shortage of air traffic controllers creates lengthy delays — but how does it affect safety?
