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California’s wildfires have gotten increasingly destructive and deadly. That's been underscored with destructive fires kicking off 2025.
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Disturbed by unrelenting heat waves, massive wildfires, disappearing beaches, and worsening droughts? Here’s what you need to know.
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There is too much parking in LA. There is too little parking in LA. Discuss.
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There's the LAPD. And the L.A. Sheriff's Department. And 45 smaller departments. And every Cal State has a department. Also UCLA. And CHP. And FBI. And DEA. And ...
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Is it a river? A sewer? A flood control channel? A place to film awesome drag racing scenes? A tool of gentrifiers to raise property values? What's the deal with the L.A. River, and why should I care about it? Let's find out.
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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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. -
During the holidays, construction in central areas of the horseshoe is paused. -
Consider this a quick cheat sheet to LAX — something thousands of other travelers won’t know.
