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How wealth and race determine L.A.’s hottest and coolest areas
LOS ANGELES – Economically disadvantaged, mainly minority populations in the Southwest live in parts of cities that are several degrees hotter than affluent, predominantly white neighborhoods.
‘Culture of family’ among California firefighters provides support during busy holiday season
LOS ANGELES – Firefighters on call during what can be a difficult time for many spend the holidays together building community in their firehouses. First responder-specific resources bring them peace during and beyond the festive season.
Bakersfield lawsuit continues as Kern River water management that left fish dead comes under fire
LOS ANGELES – A portion of the Kern River in Bakersfield, California, has dried up leaving a mass grave of varying fish species behind. Multiple wildlife and nature advocates and nonprofits are continuing with a related lawsuit against the city over water control.
Election Day 2024: Updates from Arizona voters, polling locations, watch parties and more
PHOENIX – Arizona voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots for the presidential election, a U.S. Senate race, nine U.S. House races, 13 state ballot measures and many more state and local races.
Southern California transportation upgrades will support sustainable 2028 Olympics in LA
Railway extensions, highway expansions and walkable route additions will benefit Los Angeles and Southern California through the 2028 Olympic Games and beyond.
California combats climate change: New legislation and ExxonMobil lawsuit take on plastic pollution
LOS ANGELES – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a plastic bag ban Sunday. Meanwhile, the state and nonprofits are suing ExxonMobil for alleged deception of the public related to plastic recycling.
‘It needs to continue’: LA’s Little Tokyo ‘endangered’ designation spotlights community’s need for help
LOS ANGELES – Little Tokyo is in a phase of decline due to generational issues the community has faced. However, there are ways residents and visitors can contribute to conserving this endangered Japantown in Los Angeles.
‘Activism and community building’: How LA artists spotlight social justice in their work
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles artists are addressing social justice and building up their communities through performances, murals and creative spaces.
