California’s best motels to check out this summer
California invented the motel. More specifically: As automobile ownership skyrocketed in the 1920s and entrepreneurs rushed to open tourist camps and motor courts to house…
Check out our list of L.A.’s Best 32 Weekend Brunch Spots
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Better to leave with something: More immigrants opt to self-deport
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Canadians are boycotting Palm Springs due to Trump provocations
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The Angels have the longest playoff drought. What exactly is the plan?
The Angels last put up a winning record 10 years ago. I was looking for a reason to believe in the Angels, any reason.There is…
Dodgers receive rock star welcome in Tokyo as opening day nears
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Wildflower season has arrived in Southern California
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Mayor Karen Bass’ deleted text messages raise eyebrows and questions
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How did Gene Hackman die? So far, more questions than answers
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Echoes of Water: Morocco | Africa’s New Directions | Drought
Morocco tackles pressing water scarcity through a blend of ancient and modern solutions.Morocco has always had water supply challenges, and they are becoming more urgent.…
‘Large scale’ ICE raid to hit L.A. soon, internal documents show
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Here are our rankings of the all-time Grammy winners
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Incarcerated firefighters offer aid battling L.A. blazes, find career
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Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires | Water News
California’s Los Angeles continues to grapple with the wildfires that broke out on January 7. The wildfires, which have killed 24 people, are presenting a…
Sobering advice from two experts on how to prevent similiar fires
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Is climate change to blame for the California wildfires? | Climate Crisis News
The “Pyrocene” is upon us. At least, that is the theory which was first introduced by fire historian Stephen Pyne in a 2015 essay. United…
2024 was brutal for Los Angeles restaurant closures
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Have some down time? Check out the revamped L.A. Times games
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What climate records were broken in 2024? | Climate News
This year, 2024, is set to become the hottest on record, surpassing the previous high in 2023, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change…
Tortoises are bouncing back thanks to Marine base conservation effort
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