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The 100-year-old route helped Black travelers to escape the Jim Crow South — but with sometimes deadly consequences.
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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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Want to play catch on the sidewalk or in a park? You’d technically risk jail time under this over 80-year-old law. -
The motel was up for historic status before it was destroyed. -
The legendary music venue is moving to Sunset Boulevard. It leaves behind an incredible 25-year history. -
We look into its pioneering beginnings and why Angelenos were so fond of it. -
It all came down to one precious asset. -
Farmers once banded together to save the area, which had more cows than people. -
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.
