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The motel was up for historic status before it was destroyed.
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There’s a new way you can get involved to help diversify the bench.
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The story of West Hollywood is complex. We look at some key times through history that shaped LGBTQ+ community in the city.
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Shelters, breeders, rescues: Our guide walks you through all the dog adoption options in L.A. so that you can make a decision that feels right for you.
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A special committee is on a brief public tour to get your feedback on council size and how we draw district boundaries. And there are other ways to get your voice heard too.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yep, we miss the sunshine, but the seemingly never-ending rain doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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Here’s everything you need to know about coyotes in Los Angeles County.
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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A shortage of air traffic controllers creates lengthy delays — but how does it affect safety? -
The program is for customers in communities that may not be able to afford turf removal or water-saving upgrades. -
Millions of customers will get the California Climate Credit — if they get service through certain utility providers. -
The building opened in 1925 with a lot of fanfare, but it’s faced a lot of ups and downs since. -
Valley fever mostly infects people who spend time outdoors in dusty areas. For Riverside County, that’s primarily been construction workers. -
The British passenger ship was popular with luxury travelers for decades, but it was also a distinguished wartime vessel. -
Commercial supersonic flight was all the rage in the 1960s, but officials had to get creative to avoid sound problems. -
A group of miners dug up parts of downtown in search of mythical millions in gold doubloons and tablets. -
Yes, there were once airports in Fairfax, Glendale and Griffith Park. -
Barnes City was created 100 years ago. And then it disappeared, one of L.A.'s shortest-lived municipalities. What happened to it? -
CalFire and the L.A. County Fire Department share steps for disposing these combustible items. -
The exhibit came about because of the wildfires, but its meaning is about much more than flames.
